Blog Category: Coding

Have you ever wondered what it might take to pursue a career in software engineering? If you’re transitioning from a different field, you might be concerned that you don’t have the right educational background or sufficient experience to make the change. The good news is, if you’re just getting started on your path to a…

Michael Knowlton first entered the workforce as a marketer. After working for a few different marketing agencies, he became one of the first employees at an exciting, up-and-coming startup. There, he helped the cofounder build a marketing team — and, over the course of five years, was able to watch it grow with the company. …

For decades, video games have entertained children and adults alike. Today, 64 percent of U.S. households own a device used to play video games, says the Entertainment Software Association [PDF]. Video games have evolved rapidly from the early days, offering increasingly realistic experiences that no longer resemble the pixelated screens and 8-bit games of past…

Computer programming is arguably one of the most important aspects of modern technology — without it, the digital sector as we know it would cease to exist. Since early assembly languages powered the first computers of the 1940s, coding has grown to become the foundation of today’s complex digital entities — from desktop software, to…

There has been a rapid expansion in web development over the last decade, and this trend is projected to continue. With a projected growth rate of 20 percent or more, new web developers can expect a thriving career market. There are also many options for building your own unique niche in the development market. When…

Full stack developers have a curious streak a mile wide. They don’t just want to know how to code; they want to know how to code everything — from client-facing interfaces to back end libraries. If you have a talent for programming and a habit of following new concepts down rabbit holes, full stack development…

While not all software developers can shift seamlessly between different programming languages, that doesn’t mean they aren’t multilingual to some degree. Talented software developers are almost always fluent in a swath of programming dialects and technologies. For any aspiring dev, the learning opportunities are nearly endless. But, given the sheer volume of open-source knowledge out…

The technology industry is growing faster than ever, and it shows no signs of slowing any time soon. So what does this mean for learners and professionals looking to further their career goals? Here are just five reasons why learning to code in the digital age is the right move. 1. You’re more attractive to potential…

You don’t want to waste your time. If you’re going to put aside the time and energy needed to learn new programming languages, you want to make sure, without a doubt, that the ones you choose are the most in-demand programming languages on the market.  After all, if you’re trying to start (or advance) a…

Are you considering a career change? You’re not alone: according to a recent survey from the Conference Board, a little less than half of all American employees describe themselves as dissatisfied with their current job. Life is too short to spend half of your waking life doing something you don’t find meaning in. With a…