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We caught up with current student, Chris Wilson, to discuss the changes that led him to starting a Northcoders bootcamp at 51. As well as the benefits of making a change later in life, Chris discusses making the most of the bootcamps intensity and how he is looking forward to the future.  Q: What prompted…

If you’re interested in the tech industry, you’ve probably already heard of coding bootcamps. These short courses teach beginners the coding skills they need to start a career in tech. But are coding bootcamps worth it? Here are some things to consider before you invest your time, money, and effort. Let’s start with the benefits……

In today’s digital age, businesses are increasingly turning to cloud-based solutions to drive efficiency and scalability. Behind the seamless integration of cloud services lies a highly skilled professional known as a Cloud Engineer. In this blog, we will explore the role of a Cloud Engineer, the skills required to become one, and how aspiring individuals…

Around 70% of tech workers feel as if they are imposters who only got to where they are due to blind luck, or by appearing to peers as being more intelligent than they feel they actually are. In this blog post, we will delve into imposter syndrome in tech, its meaning, symptoms, and most importantly, offer…

The idea behind test driven development is that you let the tests ‘drive’ your development process. How does this work? Start by writing a test that fails, then develop the code to make that test pass, then refactor. This cycle is called red, green, refactor. A diagram to show the red, green, refactor TDD cycle RED: The…

Cloud Engineering is one of the most in-demand skill-set in the tech industry. It’s a technical and specialised role, so if you have no current tech experience, it can be hard to know where to start. However, there is a way to steer your career into this rapidly growing sector. What is a Cloud Engineer?…

There’s so much going on right now, it can be hard to know which question to ask first. A lot of things are uncertain. But we are proud to be in a position to be able to offer hope for whatever comes next. We’re running a purpose-built software development course to help you learn to code and…

I have been asked to write about my experience of looking for a job as a fresh coding bootcamp graduate in the times of coronavirus and lockdown. I was told that other graduates might be lacking confidence and telling about my tips and tricks might help them. So here are some thoughts that I consider…

Am I ready to take the Entry Challenge?You’ve been learning a lot of new things in a short span of time so it’s normal to not feel 100% ready! If you work through our JavaScript Basics course and all 20 Practice Challenges, you should know everything you need to. Don’t hesitate to ask us if…

I am one of those fortunate junior developers who found their first job remotely two weeks after graduating from a coding bootcamp. (Thanks Northcoders!) Interviewing Round #1 I have never used React-Native before and had 3 days to complete the task. I had used React though and also Flutter so at least I had an idea…

In the fast-paced world of technology, the position of a Cloud Engineer has emerged as a crucial and highly desired role. With an increasing number of businesses shifting their operations to the cloud, the demand for professionals skilled in navigating this digital space has soared. So, what are the responsibilities of a Cloud Engineer? How…

Data engineering is experiencing rapid growth, and the demand for skilled data engineers is only going to rise. To stay in demand, it is crucial to possess the right skills. Data engineers are responsible for managing, processing, and transforming raw data into valuable information that businesses can use to make decisions. In this post, we…