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Women in Tech
Meet the Fullstack Academy Instructors: Jess Bracht
This series profiles our instructors at Fullstack Academy and Grace Hopper Program, giving you an inside look at their backgrounds and what they love most about working with and for our students. They also offer up solid advice for prospective students. Today, meet Jess Bracht.
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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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Grace Hopper Program
Learn to Code ASAP with Our 5 Favorite Free Coding Classes
Get started learning to code ASAP with our favorite free coding classes and websites, as recommended by our students, alums, and instructors.
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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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Student Stories
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Deal with Feelings of Inadequacy and Become a Developer
If you're a prospective bootcamp student struggling with imposter syndrome, don't fret—it can strike even the most accomplished developers. Here are ways to cope.
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Mission Driven
15 Tech Organizations Actively Supporting Black Coders
These 15 organizations are bridging the racial divide in tech, making sure that Black voices are heard and that the work of Black coders and founders is recognized.
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How Fullstack 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. Read on to learn more.
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Women in Tech
15 Chicago-based Cis and Trans Women Programmers to Follow on Twitter
If you’re a cis or trans woman programmer looking for role models to follow, these developers should be top of your list.
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Learn to Code
What is Coding? Part I: 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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Women in Tech
16 Remarkable Women Programmers Who Transformed the Tech World
During Women’s History Month and beyond, celebrate these 16 women programmers who made significant accomplishments in technology.
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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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