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15 Developers to Follow If You Want to Work in Media
As technology continues to transform the way we work in media, these 15 developers are having a real impact on the way we are informed and entertained.
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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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Web Development
Front-End vs. Back-End Developer: What Is the Difference?
As you begin to explore programming and web development, you’ll hear front-end vs. back-end development discussed a lot. Here we’ll define each and identify the skills necessary to become either.
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Do You Still Need a Computer Science Degree to Be a Software Developer?
What can you do with a computer science degree vs. a technical certification at an independent coding bootcamp? We’ll help you pick the best path to a career in software development.
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How Diversity in Tech Drives Innovation, Transforms Communities, and Powers Better Results
Diversity in tech is expanding. Learn about new opportunities for women and people of color as the industry strengthens diversity in tech hiring and inclusion.
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4 Things Companies Can Do to Help Close the Gender Pay Gap
The Pew Research Center reports that the total yearly earnings gap between genders is still virtually unchanged over the past two decades. According to their most recent analysis, women earned an average of 82% of what men earned in 2022. These results are similar to the 2002 gender pay gap, when women earned 80% as much as men.
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7 Reasons to Make a Career Change Into Tech This Fall
Regardless of the industry, some months are more conducive to job hunting than others. But if you’re preparing for a career move, fall is a great time to get started, especially for careers in technology.
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Success Stories
How Bootcamp Alum Jose Balza Graduated Tech Career-Ready
Starting with a degree in UX/UI design, plus some knowledge of programming in HTML and CSS, coding bootcamp graduate Jose Balza quickly developed more advanced coding skills alongside his classmates through comprehensive instruction.
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Tech Career Advice
Why Summer is a Great Season for Tech Bootcamp Training
Don't let summer just be about relaxation; it's also an incredible opportunity for rapid professional growth.
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5 Ways to Use the Summer Months to Advance Your Career
While summer is notorious for being a slow time in the professional world, don’t let the warm weather fool you into putting aside your individual career goals. If you’re trying to get promoted, craving a career change, or just seeking professional development, summer can be the perfect time to invest in your career.
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Employee Tuition Reimbursement: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Our guide to employee tuition reimbursement explores what it is, how it works, and how you can make the most of this increasingly popular workplace benefit.
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Success Stories
How Networking Enabled One Veteran Alum to Land His First Tech Job
Fullstack Academy alum and US Military veteran, Marco Pigna, shared in a recent workshop his compelling story about landing his first tech job through networking.
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