Chuck Stephens spent seven years as a real estate broker until the birth of his son, which required him to put his career on a short hold. Afterwards, he began managing a bar part-time, but soon saw an end to that job when COVID-19 struck and restaurants shut down. During his time as a real…
Jobs in the technology sector are appealing for a number of reasons. As the industry continues to grow, it continues to offer a wide range of lucrative jobs, many of which require coding experience. For anyone considering a career in tech, or looking to switch careers, coding is an incredibly lucrative, practical, and versatile skill to…
According to FastCompany, coding is the most important job skill of the future. In today’s world of rapidly developing technology, it is no longer a niche skill limited to tech professionals — rather, it is becoming increasingly valuable across industries. It might not come as such a surprise, then, that adults and kids alike are encouraged to…
Python is an in-demand, accessible programming language with an active, ever-growing community of users. For anyone looking to switch careers into the tech world through coding, Python is a great place to start. It’s relatively easy to learn and incredibly versatile, and it’s used in a variety of fields, from data science and machine learning…
When Amanda Neal graduated from Texas State University with a degree in Education and Geographic Information Science (GIS), she decided to pursue a career in teaching. But after a number of fulfilling years as an educator, she was ready to reevaluate her skills and explore a new path. Amanda had always been interested in technology,…
You’re reading this, in part, thanks to software developers. They built the platforms and applications used to run this site and write this article; they wrote the code that underpins every aspect of your digital experience. Given their outsized responsibility for architecting and shaping our online worlds, it’s not all that surprising that software developers…
If you love working with technology, have a passion for design, and live for the challenge of making online tools work better, a career in web development may be right for you. But how does a person become a web developer — and how long does the process take? In this article, we’ll review the…
When’s the last time you went a day without checking your phone, logging into your computer, or opening an application? Today, online tools and services are at the heart of modern society — we need them to function. Our need for digital architecture, in turn, makes the programmers who design and build it utterly invaluable.…
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…
The technology industry is growing faster than ever, and it shows no signs of slowing any time soon. So what does this mean for students 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…
Want to make it as a software developer? You’re going to need Java. No, we’re not referring to a cup of fresh-brewed coffee (though you can’t go wrong stocking up on some of that, too!). Instead, we’re referring to Java with a capital “J” — a versatile programming language that stands as one of the…
There are countless ways to get into software development. Some people find their passion for coding in a middle school workshop or college club; others stumble into development midway through their career. But no matter how your introduction to software development comes to pass, all aspiring programmers eventually need to ask themselves the same question:…
If you’ve decided to learn web development, you’ve probably done some research to find a method or program that’s right for you. A quick web search will turn up a lot of resources on the subject, and webpages for programs called “coding boot camps.” This may have sparked your interest, and like everything else, there…
Software Development is a worldwide industry that can open new horizons for technological advancements and career growth. While employment rates in other sectors are continually fluctuating, IT is continuously on the rise. More and more people want to learn software development and become web developers, computer programmers, and software developers. As a result of these…
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