Flatiron School Blog

It’s back to school season for children and adults alike. At Flatiron School, we believe anyone can change their careers and their lives. We know because we’ve helped thousands of students begin new careers as software engineers, data scientists, and UX/UI designers. And who better to ask for advice than our alumni? Here are a […]

Whether you want to become a software engineer, or just better understand the technologies that power our world, there’s real value in learning how computers actually work. Because computers are so complicated these days, it can be hard to figure out where to start. The answer, according to Charles Petzold, is to go back in […]

Samantha Radocchia can now add bestselling author to her impressive resume. The Flatiron School alumna and entrepreneur’s latest adventure is “Bitcoin Pizza.” In the interview below, Samantha shares her inspiration for the book and her vision of the future. Congrats on the book! Can you talk a bit about “Bitcoin Pizza” and the inspiration for […]

There’s a huge difference between writing small scripts for fun and shipping software professionally. In this article, let’s look at some of the common processes and tools that you should learn if you want to get a great job as a software engineer. If you’ve ever wondered what git, GitHub, PR’s, TDD, CI and CD […]

While anyone can code, many have felt excluded from pursuing their interests. We hear about the “bro culture” of tech and the initiatives for women in STEM. Miriam Peskowitz, bestselling co-author of “The Daring Book for Girls,” knows what it feels like to be an outsider. Whether it was being among just a handful of […]

Your first day at work as a UX/UI designer can be equal parts exciting and stressful. You want to make the best impression, but you’re worried about stepping on toes. As someone starting a new job and a new career, you can add Impostor Syndrome to the mix. But, it’s OK and we’re here to […]