Flatiron School Blog

Code can be as expressive as music and we show you just how creative it can be in our “Music & Code” workshops. Avi Flombaum, one of our co-founders, was a special guest at a recent “Music & Code” workshop. Music is a universal language and it’s the perfect way to introduce code. “One of […]

If you have Ruby installed on your computer and you’d like to get a little bit of practice coding, this article will run you through creating your very first Command Line Interface in Ruby. Assumptions: This article is not for everyone! It’s for people with some experience of coding. To make this accessible without being […]

We’ve compiled a guide to some of the best tech events in NYC in 2020

Data (and Computer) Scientists have been working for a long time on improving the ability for algorithms to derive meaning from natural (human) languages – whether they’re trying to create a bot that responds to users questions on their website or determine whether people love or hate their brand on Twitter.  The bad news is […]

Meet Flatiron School Online Data Science grad Chris Remmel!  He was an Opera Singer and Fundraiser, but eventually followed his passion for technology.  Read How Chris was mega-scrappy about his remote job search in New Hampshire to land a position with Dartmouth College. You received a bachelors in music from UCLA and then went on […]

While the moniker of “Silicon Prairie” may not have the same longevity or charm as the Windy City, it’s a fitting title for Chicago. The city is home to tech giants, innovative startups, and a burgeoning tech community. Not to mention the national corporations, bustling restaurant and hospitality scene, and sports companies—because these days, everyone […]