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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The Importance of Blogging as a Developer
Find out why blogging is important for developers, especially students.
Published: June 30, 2017 Readtime: 4 Minutes -
Five Ways to Make The Developer Job Search Suck Less
The job search can be tough. Here's how to handle the emotional rollercoaster of finding a new job, and five tips for making the process suck less.
Published: August 28, 2019 Readtime: 6 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 -
Remember when typing was a skill?
Remember when typing was a skill? I believe coding is becoming what typing used to be. It isn't "necessary" in many positions, but it is highly desirable. I think the trajectory is moving us in the direction of "assumed." You might be thinking (if not screaming), "Yeah, but programming is a LOT more complicated than basic computer skills!" Granted, but read on.
Published: July 09, 2015 Readtime: 10 Minutes -
4 Bad Coding Habits to Eliminate From Your Routine
We all have working methods and coding practices that suit us, but it’s easy to pick up a variety of bad habits when first learning to code.
Published: March 16, 2023 Readtime: 6 Minutes -
5 Things New Devs Must Do In Their Job Search
There are 5 things new coders must do in their job search. Follow these tips to increase your odds of finding a career as a new programming bootcamp grad.
Published: March 05, 2019 Readtime: 6 Minutes -
Getting a Job After DigitalCrafts: How I Did It
Learn about how DigitalCrafts Alumnus John Coppola dedicated his time as a student to find his dream job.
Published: July 27, 2017 Readtime: 4 Minutes -
Make Your Coding Bootcamp's Group Projects A Success With These Tips
In a coding bootcamp (and at work), you'll need to work with others on group projects. Here are tips from a current student to help make your group project a success.
Published: December 06, 2019 Readtime: 3 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 -
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