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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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 -
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 -
How DC’s Intro Courses Help You Prepare for Your Bootcamp
At DigitalCrafts, our bootcamps are designed with student success in mind. Our Intro Courses are one example of this success-oriented mindset. Proactivity and preparedness are often indicators of success, and in each of our Intro Courses, you will have access to foundational tools designed to help you meet the demands of your bootcamp.
Published: June 28, 2022 Readtime: 2 Minutes -
7 Tools To Help You Level Up Your UX Design Skills
There are many reasons why you may want to consider pursuing a career path in UX design. High on the list of those reasons may be the fact that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that employment of web developers and digital designers is projected to grow 13 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations.
Published: June 25, 2022 Readtime: 3 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 -
How DC’s Intro Courses Help You Prepare for Your Bootcamp
The Intro Courses are free of charge and designed to help you gain a better understanding of your bootcamp, as well as the career paths that best align with your educational goals.
Published: June 14, 2022 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
Macs Vs PCs Choosing For Your Bootcamp
Deciding on a Mac or PC for your bootcamp is dependent on a number of factors that go beyond personal preference. While individual software and other equipment requirements are included in the syllabus for each bootcamp, the type of computer you choose hinges on a number of factors.
Published: May 06, 2022 Readtime: 5 Minutes -
Traits of a Successful Bootcamp Student
Just like any other educational endeavor, learning in a bootcamp will be challenging, but it can help you grow your professional opportunities. With that said, here are some traits that make for successful bootcamp students.
Published: April 20, 2022 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
Advice For Women In Tech
Did you know only 26% of computing-related jobs are held by women? While women have made great strides in the fields of technology, there’s still a long way to go to achieve equity.
Published: March 31, 2022 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
Why Invest in a Tech Bootcamp When You Can Learn For Free?
You should do your own research before selecting a bootcamp to enroll. Not all programs are the same, and it’s important to fully understand what a bootcamp can do for you and your career. It goes beyond just course material.
Published: March 03, 2022 Readtime: 5 Minutes