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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 13th December 20183 minute read
Neato Burrito: JavaScript Promises and Async/Await
Promises were one of the first concepts in JavaScript that really made my brain melt. Then I was taught in my DigitalCrafts class to think of the assembly line at Chipotle, and everything seemed to click into place. And thanks to ES8, we got some syntactic sugar called ‘async/ await’ to clean up our Promises, giving us a shorter, nicer-looking way to write asynchronous functions.
Published 30th November 20185 minute read
Ultimate Guide: Questions You Should Ask When Considering a Coding Bootcamp
Considering a coding bootcamp? Here's a comprehensive list of potential questions you may want to ask as you evaluate schools.
Published 28th November 20183 minute read
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 is a coding bootcamp?"
Published 22nd November 201810 minute read
3 Tips for Acing Your Coding Bootcamp Interview
We all get nervous when we're interviewing, but you don't have to be. Here are 3 tips to help you prepare for your admissions interview at DigitalCrafts.
Published 16th November 20185 minute read
4 Bad Coding Habits to Eliminate From Your Routine
We all have working methods and coding practices that suit us, but it can be easy to pick up bad habits along the way. Ditching these four habits ASAP will help you become a more elegant and efficient programmer.
Published 7th November 20186 minute read
Top 6 Best Blogs for New Developers
Here we go -- a blog about blogs! But not just any blogs, blogs meant specifically for new developers. There are hundreds of tech-related blogs published daily, but which ones are worth the time and the weekly email to your inbox? We've taken the time to search the internet high and low and find the best blog resources for those new to the tech and development industry. Each blogger offers a unique takeaway and reassures the strength of the tech community.
Published 22nd June 20175 minute read
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 25th May 20177 minute read
What is Postman, and Why Should I Use It?
Kevin Farmer explains how Postman improves API development and offers a quick tutorial on this must-have tool.
Published 25th April 20173 minute read
5 Resume Building Tips for Aspiring Software Developers
Resume writing can be an intimidating task for many, especially if you are in the midst of switching careers, like many coding bootcamp students. The good news is that there are plenty of free resources online to help guide you as you begin to prepare for a career in technology. After some research, we've pulled together some helpful tips to keep handy when building a technical resume.
Published 26th September 20165 minute read