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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Learn How to Start a New Group Project on GitHub
Katy Gibson shares best practices for collaborating on GitHub projects.
Published: July 16, 2019 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
Webinar: What is a DigitalCrafts Coding Bootcamp Really Like?
Curious about what it's like to attend one of our bootcamps? In a recent webinar, DigitalCrafts grads April and Clare share what it's like to be a student at DigitalCrafts, what they learned and how we helped them land the job.
Published: April 11, 2019 Readtime: 3 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 -
A Guide to Surviving a DigitalCrafts Dev Bootcamp
What's it like to attend a dev bootcamp? How do you know if it's something that would be a fit for you? Dive in as Mohammad Azam shows us what to expect from bootcamp and what you can do to prepare.
Published: January 11, 2019 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
Crush the DigitalCrafts Code Assessment with These Tips
If you're applying for a coding bootcamp, you might be mystified as to why you're asked to complete a code assessment. Clearly, you don't know how to program yet! But from our perspective, the assessment help us make sure that everyone who attends our classes is at a common baseline and ready to learn more complex topics. Here are our top tips for successfully completing the DigitalCrafts code assessment.
Published: December 03, 2018 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
Ultimate Guide: Questions You Should Ask When Considering a Coding Bootcamp
Ultimate Guide: Questions You Should Ask When Considering a Coding Bootcamp.
Published: November 28, 2018 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
What is a Coding Bootcamp?
Since they emerged in 2011, coding bootcamps have been instrumental in addressing the ever-growing gap between demand (high) and supply (low) for software developers. But, "accelerated learning programs" are still a relatively new concept. So, "What
Published: November 22, 2018 Readtime: 10 Minutes -
Student Blog: Best Text Editors and IDEs for Web Development
The first essential thing for all developers to square away is their development environment. In this article, recent Alumnus Andy Tuttle compares some of the most popular text editors and IDEs to help you get set up and coding away.
Published: September 26, 2018 Readtime: 4 Minutes -
7 Portfolio Tips for New Developers
DigitalCrafts offers portfolio review and career support for our students and alumni. Lillian Wakefield offers her portfolio tips for new developers, both as our Director of Student Services and as a DigitalCrafts student herself.
Published: July 11, 2018 Readtime: 7 Minutes -
Why Do Developers Use Macs Instead of PCs?
Instead of starting a feud about whether Macs or PCs are better for coding, we decided to find out what it is about Macs that made developers feel more at home. Who better to explain that than the programmers themselves?
Published: June 06, 2018 Readtime: 8 Minutes