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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From High School Teacher to Scrum Master: A Bootcamp Graduate’s Educational Journey
A career pivot takes courage and focus. Learn about Web Development bootcamp graduate Lee Arnold’s journey from high school social studies teacher to scrum master.
Published: March 07, 2023 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
Instructor Profile: Ryan Schniederjan, Curriculum Development & Web Development Instructor
Ryan Schniederjan describes his teaching style as “no student left behind.” Learn about how he first became interested in computer programming and the path he took to becoming an instructor at DigitalCrafts.
Published: March 06, 2023 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
Instructor Profile: Tan Le-Dang, Web Development
For Tan Le-Dang, becoming a software engineer was a progressive journey. Read about his path from a chemistry degree to Best Buy’s Geek Squad to DigitalCrafts student and now, DigitalCrafts instructor.
Published: February 09, 2023 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
Instructor Profile: Veronica Lino, Web Development
Veronica Lino started her career as an engineer at NASA, writing code for simulation software. It was there that she became interested in web development, taught herself to code websites, and started moonlighting as a freelance web developer.
Published: September 28, 2022 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
Instructor Profile: Jose Tollinchi, Web Development
DigitalCrafts instrcutor Jose Tollinchi’s interest in technology began when he was a young child. As a kid he would tinker with electronic devices, fascinated by how they worked and what they could do.
Published: September 20, 2022 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
Gifts for the Developer in Your Life
It's time again to think about what to give the developer in your life this holiday season. Check out these top picks from our developers.
Published: December 08, 2020 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
Learn How to Set Up a Database with AWS
Learn how to set up a database with AWS in this tutorial from grad Jackie Legacion.
Published: March 27, 2020 Readtime: 6 Minutes -
What Is the Difference Between Front-end and Back-end Development?
In this post, Shar'nee Francis discusses the differences between front-end and back-end development, and shares some job titles that are relevant for each field.
Published: February 08, 2019 Readtime: 4 Minutes -
Deploying Web Apps on AWS for New Developers
Learn to set up an AWS server and deploy web apps with DigitalCrafts Instructor Rob Bunch—even if you're new to coding.
Published: January 23, 2019 Readtime: 2 Minutes -
The Power of Rubber Duck Debugging: How Teaching Helps You Learn
Sometimes, the best way to make sure that you understand a topic is to explain it to someone else, even if that someone else is a rubber duck. Behold the power of rubber duck debugging.
Published: December 13, 2018 Readtime: 3 Minutes