DigitalCrafts Blog
The DigitalCrafts blog shares ideas, information and tips aimed at helping you get ahead personally and professionally, with topics ranging from online learning success to career development.
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Make The Most of Conference Scholarships & Networking With These Tips
Teen entrepreneur Destiny Adams has been changing the landscape of the tech community for years by teaching others to code. In this post, she shares her tips for securing tech conference scholarships & networking at events.
Published: November 05, 2020 Readtime: 8 Minutes -
Employers: Why You Should Consider Hiring a Coding Bootcamp Graduate
If you find yourself regularly looking for new development team members and have never considered hiring a coding bootcamp graduate this new survey proves you may be missing out.
Published: May 09, 2017 Readtime: 2 Minutes -
New to Code? Try Attending a Hackathon
As a student or someone just learning to code, you may have heard about these things called hackathons. Wondering whether you should try one? Read on to find out more.
Published: June 06, 2017 Readtime: 5 Minutes -
How to Prepare for a Coding Bootcamp
Our list of the best tools and resources you can work on right now to prepare for a coding bootcamp even if you haven't chosen one just yet.
Published: February 14, 2017 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
Breaking Out of the Rut of Habit Driven Development
In this post, Houston Immersive Instructor Paul Bailey discusses what he calls Habit Driven Development, which ignores the complexity and nuances of programming in the real world.
Published: August 01, 2022 Readtime: 5 Minutes -
Am I Too Old to Learn to Code?
Many students wonder if they're too old to learn to code. Of course not! In fact, you'll bring skills to the table that your less experienced colleagues may not have.
Published: June 17, 2022 Readtime: 4 Minutes -
Is Software Engineering Saturated? Still Worth Studying?
In some circles you may hear talk of a surplus of software engineering talent, given the huge numbers of people pursuing the career. But since statistics have been tracked, there has not been a dip in demand for software engineers and other related professionals.
Published: October 25, 2021 Readtime: 7 Minutes -
Networking Tips: Land a Job in the Tech Industry
Networking has proven to be a valuable skill, especially in the world of technology. Read and find out how networking in IT businesses has evolved and how you can network to create opportunities for yourself.
Published: October 15, 2021 Readtime: 6 Minutes -
Myths You’re Telling Yourself About Tech Bootcamps—And What You Should Do Instead
Some people (maybe even you!) still hold onto myths about tech bootcamps. Here are the top objections we hear from prospective students, and what you should consider instead.
Published: August 26, 2021 Readtime: 4 Minutes -
How Hard Are Coding Bootcamps?
Want to know how hard coding bootcamps really are? We've got the experience to tell you what bootcamps are really like, and how you can succeed in class.
Published: February 18, 2021 Readtime: 4 Minutes