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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

As a beginner developer, it's easy to fall into bad habits while planning and executing a new project. Learn some of the pitfalls that Senior NSS instructor Josh Barton commonly sees in new developers and how to avoid them in this blog post! Read More

Topics: Learning, Web Development

Learning to become a junior developer at NSS and starting your career after graduation can be both exciting and intimidating. Check out what these NSS web dev grads had to share with C64! Read More

Topics: Alumni, Learning, Web Development

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

NSS students come from a variety of backgrounds and have found that skills they learned in their previous careers are transferable, including from backgrounds such as…Zoo-keeping!? Read how Kirren Covey, Mikayla Swinkels, Melissa Fox, and Chris Meffley used their experiences in zoo-keeping and animal care to help build their careers in tech. Read More

Topics: Alumni, Student Stories, Web Development