Flatiron School Blog
Software Engineering
“Code Like a Girl”: An Interview With Author and Student Miriam Peskowitz
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 […]
UX / UI Product Design
7 Tips for Your First UX/UI Design Job
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 […]
Software Engineering
Back to School…Starts With You
Alternatives like Flatiron School are here to provide the opportunity, support and flexibility you need to change your career and life.
Software Engineering
Exploring How Code Is Creative Using Music
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 […]
Software Engineering
Building Your first Command Line Application in Ruby
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 […]
Career Advice
Flatiron School’s Ultimate Guide to Tech Events in NYC in 2020
We’ve compiled a guide to some of the best tech events in NYC in 2020
Data Science
The Future of Natural Language Processing
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 […]