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    How Bootcamp Works

    What Is a Coding Bootcamp? Requirements and Steps

    The world needs skilled coding professionals. Explore what a coding bootcamp is and how these programs can help prepare you to achieve your career goals.
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    Learn to Code

    How to Get Into Coding: Education and Skills

    Curious about how to get into coding? Explore types of coding jobs, how to start a career in coding, and coding careers for beginners and experienced pros.
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    Job & Career Advice

    What Do Software Engineers Do? Job Types, Training, and Salary

    With the job outlook for software engineers predicted to grow at 21% over the next 9 years, you may be wondering, "What is a Software Engineer?" and "What do software engineers do?" Learn about types of software engineers, jobs and salaries, and how to become a software engineer.
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    Learn to Code

    Do You Have to be Good at Math to Code? Debunking the Myth

    You don’t need to be a math whiz to become a developer. You do need to be a strong problem solver.
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    Grace Hopper Program

    Are Coding Bootcamps Worth It? A Cost-Benefit Analysis

    Our analysis can help you decide: Are coding bootcamps worth it? A cost-benefit analysis uncovers how a coding bootcamp could be the best investment you ever make.
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    Job & Career Advice

    Can I Get a Job After Coding Bootcamp? 40 Companies that Prove You Absolutely Can

    Looking for proof that you can get a job after bootcamp? Here are 40 companies with a track record of hiring bootcamp grads.
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    Coding Bootcamp FAQs

    The More You Know: 4 Common Misconceptions about Coding Bootcamp

    Coding bootcamps are becoming more well-known as the demand for tech candidates remains constant and people look to move quickly into the industry — yet we’re still painfully aware of the common misconceptions floating around out there about us. Here are a handful of the ones we hear most frequently at Fullstack Academy and the Grace Hopper Program, as well as the counterpoints to clear them up.
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    How Bootcamp Works

    How is the Grace Hopper Program Different from Fullstack Academy?

    As our Grace Hopper Program continues to gain recognition, we get asked a lot: What differentiates Grace Hopper from Fullstack Academy? While there are little to no differences in quality or hiring outcomes for grads of both programs, there are some key areas in which Grace Hopper is unique.
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    Learn to Code

    What is Coding? Understanding the Basics

    If you want to learn any programming language, understanding basic programming concepts is essential. We try to answer "what is coding?"
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    Job & Career Advice

    You Asked, We Answered: Is It Harder Out There for Older Developers?

    A coding bootcamp can seem like a big commitment at any phase of life, but mid-career aspiring programmers have unique concerns about their futures after coding bootcamp. Get answers to commonly asked questions in this post.
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    Job & Career Advice

    Take the Leap: 4 Inspiring Alums Who Made the Switch to Coding Careers

    The prospect of exploring coding careers might seem daunting, but there’s a world of courses, support, and resources out there to help you achieve your dreams.
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    Job & Career Advice

    Skills Over Credentials: 3 Ways This Impacts Your Coding Career

    Modern employers now value skills over credentials. And that’s going to transform who you work with, how you learn and how you progress as a developer.
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