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2020’s State of JavaScript Report and What It Means for the Future of JavaScript
The State of JavaScript 2020 report has just been released, showing how the language has changed in the past year and what we can expect in the coming years.
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Creating Real Gender Inclusivity in Tech: Our Team’s Biggest Takeaways from the 2019 AnitaB.org Male Ally Summit
Acknowledging one’s own gender biases can feel awkward, but it’s crucial to progress. Resources shared at the AnitaB.org Male Ally Summit can help.
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Featured Alum Post
How a Marketing Professional Used JavaScript to Transition into Tech
Etsy software engineer and Grace Hopper alumnae Wendy Sung on how she made a career transition from marketing to software development.
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Success Stories
How a Marketing Professional Used JavaScript to Transition into Tech
Etsy software engineer and Grace Hopper alumnae Wendy Sung on how she made a career transition from marketing to software development.
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15 Tech Affinity Groups for Cis and Trans Women and Non-Binary Folx
In an overwhelmingly white male tech industry, cis and trans women and gender-nonconforming individuals can have trouble finding a community where they feel comfortable. So here are 15 tech affinity groups offering workshops, job boards, and more specifically for women and non-binary folks.
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How Fullstack Works
Want to Learn From Google-Grade Software Engineers? Gabriel Lebec Explains Why That's Possible at Fullstack
Today, meet former instructor Gabriel Lebec, who has recently transitioned to Google. He tells us why Google keeps hiring Fullstack instructors (at present he's the *third* this year!), his advice for prospective students, and how he got into teaching in the first place.
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Job & Career Advice
Coding While Black: Black Tech Professionals Share Their Experiences
Discover what life is really like for these Black developers, and learn about the people and organizations fighting for equity in the industry.
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Coding Bootcamp Student Projects
6 Paramount Projects From July Grads
One of our favorite days each semester is Demo Day, when the Grace Hopper cohorts present their capstone projects and show off what they’ve built. In the three weeks leading up to Demo Day, students work together in teams to deploy the skills they’ve learned so far. Check out 6 of their presentations here.
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Coding Bootcamp Student Projects
5 Fabulous Feminist Coding Bootcamp Projects
Want to know what kind of apps you'll actually build during coding bootcamp? Today, we're sharing 5 projects Grace Hopper grads built specifically to benefit women.
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Job & Career Advice
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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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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