Flatiron School Blog
Alumni Stories
One Aerospace Engineer’s Thoughts On the Time and Space it Took for Him to Learn to Code
“The future of space exploration will certainly depend on software engineers and developers as much as aerospace engineers and research scientists.” Harris Haynes, aerospace engineer and recent Flatiron School graduate, on the time and space it took for him to learn to code, with some universal networking advice. Amid your extraordinary career in the aerospace […]
Cybersecurity Engineering
Here Are 3 Reasons Why You Should Start a Cybersecurity Career in NYC
As they say, if you can make it in the Big Apple, you can make it anywhere. New York City is home to some of the world’s largest companies. It’s a tech epicenter where industry giants and fast-growing startups thrive with the support of a robust and inclusive community. With its importance in the global […]
Software Engineering
8 Free Coding Classes in Austin
Austin has it all. A great creative streak and a booming tech scene. Dell, Texas Instruments, Apple, Amazon, Indeed, Facebook, and Google all have offices in Austin. The city also has a great startup culture. With this level of support, it comes as no surprise that there are plenty of free coding classes in Austin […]
Software Engineering
Branching and Beyond – Collaborating Through Git
These days, most software developers collaborate using Git. In this follow up to an introduction to Git and How to Get Started with GitHub, you’ll get some hands on experience working with branches in Git and learn how you can use them to collaborate effectively with your team. Creating a project Let’s start by creating […]
Software Engineering
5 Scary Things About Going to a Coding Bootcamp (That Aren’t Scary at All)
Terrifying. Scary. Fear. These are words that should be used for Halloween or horror movies, not about attending a coding bootcamp. Investing in yourself shouldn’t be something that keeps you up at night. You probably have a few questions about what’s next and there are probably a few things that might scare you about learning […]
Alumni Stories
One Student’s Journey From Professional Basketball Player to Data Scientist
From Basketball to Big Data… “It’s okay if it feels impossible in the beginning you have to remind yourself it’s brand new and to build skill sets take time and practice.” // Meet Flatiron School Grad Sabatino Chen! He majored in math and then went on to play professional basketball in Asia. He completed […]
Announcements
Course Report Ranks Flatiron School as the #1 Best Coding Bootcamp in 2019
We're honored to be named the #1 Coding Bootcamp in 2019 by Course Report, a leading authority on immersive technology education and the coding bootcamp industry! This recognition is a reflection of our commitment to our mission and our students. Course Report bases its rankings on 10 factors including alumni and student reviews, career support, […]