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Senior instructor Steve Brownlee recently explored the power of customizing your shell to enhance your workflow and boost productivity with our Seekers. It’s time to unleash the full power of your shell! Read More

Topics: Learning, Web Development, Software Engineering

Level up your resume game with our latest blog post featuring NSS Software Engineer Program Manager, Kate Rogers! Whether you're a recent graduate ready to kickstart your career or someone looking for new opportunities, Kate offers practical advice to navigate the complexities of the job market and increase your chances of securing your next position. Read More

Topics: Learning, Analytics + Data Science, Technology Insights, Web Development, Software Engineering

While the media has sensationalized the AI phenomenon, creating some fear and uncertainty, we believe it's crucial to separate fact from fiction. We conducted a comprehensive survey among our NSS alumni to uncover their experiences with AI tools on the job. In this blog post, we dive into our alumni's perspective of whether, and possibly how, to integrate teaching of AI tools into our bootcamp programs. Read More

Topics: Learning, Analytics + Data Science, Web Development, Software Engineering

While the media has sensationalized the AI phenomenon, creating some fear and uncertainty, we believe it's crucial to separate fact from fiction. We conducted a comprehensive survey among our NSS alumni to uncover their experiences with AI tools on the job. In this blog series, we dive into the impact of AI tools/tooling on software development from both a learning and job demand perspective. Read More

Topics: Learning, Analytics + Data Science, Web Development, Software Engineering

Software engineer Rebecca (Beck) Cronin-Dixon shed light on the significance of the "good enough" mindset in software development. She shared valuable insights on embracing iteration, effective time management, learning from mistakes, and delivering value. Read More

Topics: Learning, Web Development, Software Engineering

NSS Software Engineering instructor, Gabe Cziprusz, recently shared a technical interview guide with our Seekers to use during their next technical interview and now we’re sharing it with you! Join us as we follow the journey of Tina, a software engineer who transformed her career by adopting a strategic approach to interview readiness. Read More

Topics: Learning, Web Development, Software Engineering

Learn why asking for help is not a sign of weakness but an indication of strength in our latest blog post as Senior Software Engineering instructor Andy Collins unravels the cultural factors behind this fear! Read More

Topics: Learning, Analytics + Data Science, Web Development, Software Engineering

Stress is a subject every techie knows all too well, including our Data Program Manager, Ryan O’Connell! Ryan recently spoke to a group of Seekers at NSS about his insights and experience on managing stress through mindfulness and meditation. Read More

Topics: Learning, Analytics + Data Science, Web Development, Software Engineering

Java is to JavaScript as ham is to hamburger! While both are programming languages and popular in the software development world, they have different origin stories, syntax styles, and purposes. Read our latest blog by NSS Software Engineering instructor Andy Collins to learn about the difference between Java and JavaScript! Read More

Topics: Learning, Technology Insights, Web Development, Software Engineering

NSS Software Engineering instructors Andy Collins and Charlie Penner break down the basics of what “code” actually is, what it does, and how it’s more human than you might think! Read More

Topics: Learning, Technology Insights, Web Development, Software Engineering