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If you want to learn any programming language, understanding basic programming concepts is essential. We try to answer "what is coding?"

During Women’s History Month and beyond, celebrate these 16 women programmers who made significant accomplishments in technology.

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.

Investors are responsible, in part, for causing the gender gap in tech. But they also have a big role to play in closing it.

Workplace sexism in the tech industry is far too common. But these companies are using hiring, policies, transparency, and even technology itself to change that.

Tech’s gender gap is huge. But if tech executives create environments that foster and reward gender inclusion, it could start to diminish.

So you’ve conquered our Javascript 101 and maybe even Bootcamp Prep and gotten yourself accepted to bootcamp. Whoo-hoo—what’s next? We’re glad you asked because we can’t wait to introduce you to Foundations, our remote pre-work phase. This will be your first real taste of coding bootcamp, done entirely at your own pace.

The gender gap in STEM industries is still way too wide. But it’s narrowing all the time, thanks in no small part to the work of these 20 teaching organizations.

Here are 30 female-identifying coders you can follow and learn from as you make your own career in software development.

Fullstack Academy and The Grace Hopper Program in Chicago partnered with Black Girls Code for the "Wakanda by Design: 3D Printing" workshop, which allowed young girls to design and create high-tech solutions inspired by the film.

A second career in coding is a real possibility for almost anyone. Just ask these coders who have made the transition into the world of software development.

Though many companies have committed to changing hiring practices to close the gender gap in tech, women continue to be severely underrepresented.