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    You Asked, We Answered: Is It Harder Out There for Older Developers?

    A coding bootcamp can seem like a big commitment at any phase of life, but mid-career aspiring programmers have unique concerns about their futures after coding bootcamp. Get answers to commonly asked questions in this post.
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    The Path to CTO: Thinking Beyond Your First Job After Coding Bootcamp

    Becoming CTO isn’t easy. But if you want to progress to the very top of the tech ladder, it is important that you understand the journey from your very first job after coding bootcamp. Last Updated 3-16-2022
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    Take the Leap: 4 Inspiring Alums Who Made the Switch to Coding Careers

    The prospect of exploring coding careers might seem daunting, but there’s a world of courses, support, and resources out there to help you achieve your dreams.
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    The Mission-Driven Developer’s Guide to the Chicago Civic Tech Community

    The Chicago civic tech community offers mission-driven developers the opportunity to build tools that make a real difference in the lives of residents.
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    How 7 Tech Companies Are Fighting Workplace Sexism

    Workplace sexism in the tech industry is far too common. But these companies are using hiring, policies, transparency, and even technology itself to change that.
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    Essential Career Change Advice From 4 Developers Who've Done It

    Planning a career change isn’t easy, but it’s definitely possible. Get advice from four developers who have been there, done it, and landed full-time developer roles.
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    15 Developers to Follow If You Want to Work in Media

    As technology continues to transform the way we work in media, these 15 developers are having a real impact on the way we are informed and entertained.
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    Skills Over Credentials: 3 Ways This Impacts Your Coding Career

    Modern employers now value skills over credentials. And that’s going to transform who you work with, how you learn and how you progress as a developer.
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    Women in STEM: 20 Organizations Working to Close Tech’s Gender Gap

    The gender gap in STEM industries is still way too wide. But it’s narrowing all the time, thanks in no small part to the work of these 20 teaching organizations.
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    Career Change: 5 Unfulfilled Professionals Who Quit Their Old Jobs to Become Thriving Developers

    Considering a second career in code? Learn from the experiences of these five Fullstack grads, who prove that a successful career change is more than possible.
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    Should Coders Specialize or Generalize to Succeed in Their Career?

    Do you need to specialize to succeed as a programmer? Or should you generalize and learn full-stack to become a jack of all trades? The true answer lies somewhere in the middle.
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    Be Inspired: 30 Female-Identifying Coders You Should Follow on Twitter

    Here are 30 female-identifying coders you can follow and learn from as you make your own career in software development.
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