James Zimmermann had a suspicion that learning to code would be similar to learning a musical instrument. Both involve dedication, intense practice, and technique — three things he was well-acquainted with after a decade-long clarinet career in the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. Like countless other industries, classical music was devastated by the onset of COVID-19. Without…
Network Until You Get Work: How Clayton Seastrand Landed His Job in Data Modeling
Remodeling. Insurance sales. Production analysis. After graduating from college, Clayton Seastrand tried numerous careers on for size — but nothing totally clicked. While working at a manufacturing plant in 2018, he started collaborating with IT engineers on the floor — and quickly discovered an interest in data. “We would gather all this information, but no…
Switching Gears: How Kevin Bailey Went from Car Repairs to Cybersecurity
Kevin Bailey excelled as an auto mechanic. But after five years of working in the industry, he was ready to change lanes toward a career that offered greater growth potential. Little did he know his technical experience, problem-solving abilities, and logical way of thinking would lend itself to software engineering. Here’s how Kevin fast-tracked his career…
Financial Options: How to Pay for Your Boot Camp Education
Joshua Latour Has Driven Semi Trucks All Over the Country—But He Finally Parked at Coding Boot Camp
Joshua Latour has always been passionate about coding. Whether he was building computers, setting up Linux servers, or practicing JavaScript, he has always put himself in front of new technological challenges. For most of his life, Joshua believed it would be unreachable for him to get the credentials needed to succeed in the software engineering field. “Most fields in computer…
Top 10 Coding Projects for Beginners
Any developer will tell you: coding can be very challenging, especially for beginners. In fact, a career in development can seem so limitless that you may be wondering where to begin. As you get started, other coders may stress the need for you to work on creative projects and build your portfolio — and they’d…
How to Move From Junior to Senior Web Developer
Senior-level web developers are in high demand. These professionals are sought after for their ability to self-manage, prioritize tasks and provide guidance to junior web developers, and employers typically compete for their skills with attractive incentives. So how do you transition from a junior to a senior web developer role? It’s important to plan out…
Wes Braga Took Advantage of Every Boot Camp Resource Available—and It Paid Off
Wes Braga has been a musician for much of his life: touring as a hired musician, teaching a variety of instruments, and now performing with his rock band Echo Pilot. For a large part of the past few years he’s been on the road—away from his family. “I realized I didn’t want that life anymore,” Wes said.…
What to Expect In Your First Junior Web Developer Job
How to Become a Web Developer and Land Your First Job in 8 Steps (Guide)
Preparing to enter the coding world and land your first job as a junior web developer can be challenging. Whether you are new to coding, or already have the skills to do the job, we will help guide you to your dream web developer position while keeping the process stress-free. Think of your job search…