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Tech Trends
The Average Starting Salaries for Software Engineers in the Western US
Software engineers are in demand across the Western United States. Major tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle are leading the way, but there are developing cities like Denver that need front end and back end developers. With the majority of western states surpassing the projected 15% tech employment growth from 2016 to 2026, there […]
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The 10 Scariest Things About Learning to Code — and Why They’re Not Scary at All
Learning something new can be scary. There’s often that voice inside your head telling you that you’re not good enough, or worse yet, that you're going to fail. Often with something like code, that voice can be even louder than usual.We’re here to tell you that having that doubt is normal. While everyone experiences that […]
Career Advice
What Comes After a Coding Bootcamp?
Head Online Instructor, Peter Bell At Flatiron School, we are dedicated to helping our students launch a career, not just land a job. But prospective coding bootcamp students are curious: What comes after the bootcamp? And after that first post-bootcamp job as a developer? Are bootcamp grads equipped to continue learning new languages? To go […]
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The Average Starting Salaries for Software Engineers in the Northeast US
There are many reasons why you should consider a software engineering career. First, it’s an exciting career in tech: you’re always learning and working with new skills. You’re also shaping the digital world, which is always growing. Also, It’s a smart move for the future, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting 15% tech employment […]
Software Engineering
20 Reasons You Tell Yourself It’s Not Time to Learn to Code, and Why They’re Not True
A new year, a new chance to get something done. There are so many reasons why you didn’t learn to code in 2018 — and we get that. It happens! Life comes at you fast, after all. Your ambition early in the year can slowly fade as new priorities need your undivided attention. But, it’s […]
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5 Reasons to Change — and Learn to Code — in 2019
It’s the new year, which means a fresh slate to change things. What do you want most from 2019? Maybe it’s to be happier, or a way to earn more. Maybe it’s the opportunity to learn new skills or find a community that you can call your own. Whatever you want to do, this year […]