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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…

Cloud Engineering is a field that merges software development, IT operations, and cloud infrastructure management to enhance and automate the software development process. It has emerged as a highly sought-after skill set in the tech industry, leading us to introduce a new Cloud Engineering Course for beginners looking to acquire the necessary skills to become…

If you’re a Software Developer, you’ve most likely heard of the field of Data Engineering. But how different is that really from what you do? And is it something you should be looking into? All Software Developers deal with data to some extent, but Data Engineers take it further. A Data Engineer specialises in data-intensive…

The Northcoders Entry Challenge is how we determine who to offer a place to on our course. We aren’t looking for ready-made coders, but for hard-working people with an interest and demonstrable ability for problem solving and learning new concepts quickly. What Will Happen When I Apply? Review. First, we’ll read your application and decide whether…

Student Katie Masters writes… 2022 Bootcamp starts After the long bank holiday weekend and lovely Christmas break, I started back at Northcoders to begin a new block learning all about backend software development – the structure and behind the scenes workings and data of a web server. I knew this involved databases and as I…

We know coding and its terminology can appear complicated from the outside, which is why we have created this beginners guide of simple tech jargon, to make it really easy to understand! Code So, let’s start off with the most common term. Code is essentially a set of written instructions using numbers and letters, which…