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Software Engineering
These Mothers Found Stability, Flexibility, and a Better Life By Learning to Code
Mothers embody strength, passion, and empathy. Our mothers are our guides to growth and a better, fuller life — encouraging us to grow, change, and build better futures.
Announcements
Flatiron School Commits to Increasing Access to Education with $100M in Funding for Income Share Agreements
Today we announced we will be committing $100 million to funding Income Share Agreements (ISAs) to help make tech education and a career in the industry more accessible across its campuses.
Alumni Stories
This Alum Is Helping Make Tech More Inclusive in Austin
Kelsey H., a Flatiron School Online Software Engineering graduate, first encountered code as a junior at the University of Oklahoma. Kelsey enrolled in Computer Science, a required course, but didn’t expect to find her passion. “It was the first time I ever sat in the front row and the first time I wanted to stand up and […]
Software Engineering
10 Common Myths About Learning to Code
Wait 30 minutes to swim after eating. Twinkies can survive a nuclear blast. Bulls hate the color red. You need to be a math whiz to be a computer programmer. These are all myths. Even though they’ve long been debunked, we still hear them way too often.A programming career can be incredibly rewarding, so don’t […]
Announcements
Flatiron School Launches in Austin
Flatiron School, the NYC-founded coding school, will join WeWork’s expanding footprint in Austin to help locals launch and develop careers in technology. Flatiron School’s Austin campus is the latest example of the premier coding school’s growth since becoming part of the WeWork family in October 2017. As of today, students can apply for a seat […]
Software Engineering
15 Free Coding Classes in NYC
New York City has a thriving tech community. With so much tech talent there are plenty of free coding classes in NYC. Here are 15 free places to learn to code in NYC.
Flatiron School
Average Software Engineer Salaries Across Texas
tl;dr: Texas is home to four rapidly growing tech hubs — Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. According to Indeed and Glassdoor, two popular job/salary platforms, both entry-level and senior-level software engineering salaries are competitive throughout the state, making Texas a great option to start a long, successful career. Table of contents Texas software engineering […]