Flatiron School Blog
Tech Trends
The Best Tech Social Media Accounts & Podcasts
Social media is a great way to stay up-to-date with the latest in tech and to join communities of similar interests.
Here's our list of the best tech social media accounts and podcasts to follow.
Tech Trends
Top 3 Cybersecurity Pain Points in 2022
Cybersecurity is a quick-moving field, with cyber criminals constantly trying to get ahead. With dire consequences should an organization’s security slip, here are the top 3 cybersecurity pain points to be aware of in 2022 and on.
Software Engineering
12 Highest-Paying Software Engineering Jobs
Software engineers don’t often have “software engineer” as their title. So what are the top software engineering jobs and how much do they pay?
Alumni Stories
How One Student Chose Coding Bootcamp Even After a Computer Science Degree
Haarika Ramadugu grew up in India and always had a fascination with computers. She describes herself as a self-learner who taught herself Java. Her journey to becoming a software engineer started with formal training in a computer science degree.
UX / UI Product Design
From Radiology Technician to UX / UI Product Designer: Sabrina’s Story
Flatiron School Product Design graduate Sabrina Hernandez recently shared her career journey from radiology to UX / UI Product Design.
Cybersecurity Engineering
What Is Penetration Testing
A ‘pen test’ (short for ‘penetration test’) is an attack on a computer system that is authorized by the system’s owner. The purpose? You find weak points before hackers do.
Career Advice
Do I need to be an artist or a coder to study UX / UI Product Design?
The short answer is, NO! You do not need to be an artist or a coder to study UX, UI, or Product Design.