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  • Rachel Meltzer
    Rachel Meltzer
    Updated on April 22, 2025
    Python and C++ are both object-oriented programming languages, but the similarities end there! We’re comparing these two languages – covering examples of how Python and C++ are used in the real world, how they are used in today’s tech ecosystem, and which language is best for beginners. Plus, learn about free C++ resources and Python bootcamps where you can master these languages. What is Pyt...
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  • Frank was burned out from working in architectural design, and was looking for a more stable career. He was a total cybersecurity beginner before Level Effect’s Cyber Defense Analyst Bootcamp, but was able to quickly reskill and land his first cybersecurity role at Tevora. Learn what stood out to Frank abou...
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  • Jess Feldman
    Jess Feldman
    Updated on November 4, 2021
    With students from a wide variety of backgrounds from across the country, TrueCoders’ Career Services team steps in to prepare students for jobs that can change the trajectory of their lives. Denise Shines, Director of Career Services at
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  • Digital marketing is an ever-evolving, vital element in today’s successful businesses. General Assembly instructor and experienced digital marketer, Veronica, offers expert advice on the responsibilities to expect at each level of your digital marketing career (including the average salaries 💰), and insights on ho...
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  • The last few years have seen people buzzing about the possibilities of blockchain technology. Bitcoin has been a popular topic for some time, but there’s more to blockchain than just Bitcoin! Blockchain applications in cybersecurity, data science, and software engineering are on the rise. Learn about some of the ways that blockchain is used across different industries and how it’s growing. We...
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  • Liz Eggleston
    Liz Eggleston
    Updated on October 27, 2021
    Course Report · October 2021 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup Amidst “The Great Resignation,” 13% of workers say they want to land a new job in tech – we’re covering the latest on what it means to make a career change in October. A few coding bootcamps...
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  • Jess Feldman
    Jess Feldman
    Updated on October 27, 2021
    You may think of Python as a data science programming language, but did you know that Cybersecurity Engineers heavily rely upon Python? From penetration testing to automating security processes, Python has become an in-demand skill for today’s cybersecurity professionals and
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  • Liz Eggleston
    Liz Eggleston
    Updated on October 22, 2021
    jQuery is a JavaScript framework that’s used to build out interactivity in websites. But if you Google, “jQuery,” you might think that this is a dying technology! So should you still learn jQuery in 2022? In today’s video Q&A, Zachary Lynch, an instructor from Sabio, is here to talk us through jQuery – what j...
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  • Nat Davis
    Nat Davis
    Updated on October 20, 2021
    As a pioneer in programming languages and now one of the most popular languages, Java is a heavyweight in the world of coding. Java has a pretty steep learning curve but produces massive career benefits. From software engineering to data science, find out what kinds of careers (and salaries!) you can expect once you understand Java. Plus, find out how you can learn Java in order to launch you...
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  • Jess Feldman
    Jess Feldman
    Updated on October 18, 2021
    As a parent of two small children, Lara needed a flexible, online bootcamp that could accommodate her schedule and help her land a career in tech right after graduation. Lara shares how Hyrise Academy gave her the real world experience she needed to pivot her career from academia to tech sales. With
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  • Nat Davis
    Nat Davis
    Updated on December 6, 2024
    The technical interview can be daunting for both new and experienced tech professionals. Nailing the tech interview requires practice, and interview prep programs exist to give their students the support and confidence-building they need to land their tech dream job. Whether you’re a coding bootcamp graduate, a self-taught software engineer, or an experienced developer, we’ve rounded up the 6...
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  • Liz Eggleston
    Liz Eggleston
    Updated on October 13, 2021
    If you’re researching coding bootcamps, then you’re undoubtedly thinking about what your career might look like after a bootcamp. Some bootcamp graduates work for huge banks or tech giants; others may begin their career at a startup and move into a leadership position – it really runs the gamut and the company you choose to work for after a bootcamp depends on your personal goals. Today, we’...
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  • Jess Feldman
    Jess Feldman
    Updated on October 13, 2021
    To support career-changers who need to continue working while learning data skills, BrainStation now offers a part-time Data Science Bootcamp. BrainStation’s CEO and Founder, Jason Field, explains how this 8-month program has been specifically designed to follow the same rigorous curriculum as the full-time bootcamp, while supporting working students. Learn what it takes to get into the part-...
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  • When middle school teacher MaiAda hit a ceiling in her education career, she decided it was time to pursue her hobby – software engineering. MaiAda enrolled in Penn LPS Coding Boot Camp, offered in collaboration with edX, to develop a new skill ...
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  • Jess Feldman
    Jess Feldman
    Updated on October 7, 2021
    For a beginner in data, you’ll typically start out as a Data Analyst. But what does it take to pivot from Data Analysis to Data Science? Andrew Berry from Lighthouse Labs is here to...
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  • Jess Feldman
    Jess Feldman
    Updated on October 13, 2021
    REST APIs are relied upon by today’s software engineers and are a cornerstone of the web. But what is a REST API and how exactly is it used on the job? From general concepts to the core principles, Rich Greenhill of Thinkful breaks down the inner workin...
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  • Nat Davis
    Nat Davis
    Updated on June 13, 2024
    As one of the most popular programming languages today, JavaScript is a crucial skill to learn for anyone working in web development and software engineering. In this guide to JavaScript jobs, we’re breaking down the top 7 JavaScript developer jobs and their typical salaries. See if any of these JavaScript jobs interest you and if attending a bootcamp is right for you! 💡 Did you know? Accordi...
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  • Thomas was a single parent who dreamed of working remotely in the IT field. By enrolling Eleven Fifty Academy’s part-time, online Cybersecurity bootcamp, Thomas was able to juggle working and parenting full-time while also making a career change. Find out how
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  • Jess Feldman
    Jess Feldman
    Updated on October 4, 2021
    University student John Castaneto is wrapping up a degree in business management, but wanted real-world experience so he can quickly launch a career in digital marketing. The part-time, online Digital Marketing bootcamp at Jelly Academy offered John the real world application and instructional support he needed to understand and...
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  • Since graduating from BrainStation’s UX Design Bootcamp five years ago, Dorsa Giyahi has been building her career in product design. To take her career to the next level, Dorsa enrolled at BrainStation’s online Digital Leadership and Innovation course. Now Dorsa is applying the digital leadership techniques...
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