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How One Student Went From Being an Athletic Trainer to a Software Engineering Coach
Meet Flatiron School student Victoria Fluharty! She’s a rockstar networker not only at formal events but in everyday life. By leveraging this valuable job-seeking strategy, she has leaped forward toward securing a job just by talking with individuals about her newfound passion. Read Victoria’s story here: You attended a college in West Virginia as a track athlete, double majoring […]
Alumni Stories
How One Student Went From Being a Photographer to Software Engineer
Meet Flatiron grad Jesse Billard! He graduated from Flatiron School in the fall of 2018 and landed a job in the New York City area. Jesse has always been drawn to career paths that involved a creative eye. He was a photographer, turned videographer, and eventually ventured into the food service industry. It is with […]
Software Engineering
What Does Amazon HQ2 Mean For Tech Jobs in Washington, D.C.?
A lot has happened since Amazon announced HQ2 will be coming to National Landing in Northern Virginia. Since November 2018, more details about the number of jobs being created and the headquarters itself have been revealed. With that, we’ve also learned more about tech jobs in the area and it’s good news for anyone looking […]
Software Engineering
5 Tips for Going Back to School From Alums Who Did Just That
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 […]
Software Engineering
Book Review: Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software
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 […]
Alumni Stories
Samantha R., Entrepreneur, Alumna, and Author, Discusses “Bitcoin Pizza”
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 […]
Software Engineering
The Importance of Professional Software Development Processes
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 […]