Fullstack Academy

Here at Fullstack Academy, we recently launched Fullslack, a Slack group for anyone learning to code, transitioning to tech, or considering a coding bootcamp. To inaugurate the new community, our Admissions Director Jeff Harr hosted an AMA, and it revealed many of the struggles aspiring coders are dealing with as they consider their futures. Here, we share three of them.

Online education is still a confusing concept.

Online courses, seminars, and meetups have been around for years now, but...

Anyone who has considered enrolling in a coding bootcamp is likely overwhelmed by the number and variety of programs. At some point, the volume of information available might make a decision seem impossible. That’s why it’s essential to narrow your focus to only the most important elements of each coding bootcamp, then see how your options compare. Below are six factors that have helped many Fullstack Academy students find the right program for them.

1. Cost

Your coding bootcamp options will...

13 Surprising Things that Set Fullstack Academy Apart

Note: Fullstack Academy’s $100,000 #WinterIsCoding scholarship challenge ends January 5th. Enter now, while there’s still time!

The holidays are in full swing, we’ve been wearing ridiculous Christmas hats for weeks, and our a capella group, Fullstackapella, just last week graced us with a beautiful Carol of the Bells. All this holiday cheer prompted us to appreciate how unique Fullstack is and to share who we are with all of you! So below...

3 Game of Thrones Characters You Meet At Bootcamp

The software development industry is growing quickly. Bootcamps are vying for supremacy and programming enthusiasts from all walks of life are rising through the ranks to take the world by storm. Sound familiar? This Game of Thrones comparison is all too real. Here at Fullstack Academy, we have discovered three GoT characters you’re bound to meet at bootcamp. Could you be one yourself?! Find out below, then check out our #WinterIsCoding...

The 5 Common Fears Keeping You from Coding Bootcamp (and How to Overcome Them)

The more we learn about human decision-making, the more emotional and less rational we know ourselves to be. Take coding bootcamps: For the right candidate, rationally speaking, the benefits far outweigh the costs. You’re paying much less for a specialized education than you would at a traditional university, and it will take you much less time to graduate. Yet you’ll emerge with the same set of hard skills and...