Blog Category: Coding

Coding makes up the foundation of our digital experiences, and with more of our everyday tasks being performed through digital devices, there are plenty of reasons to learn how to code this year. Maybe you want to explore a career in coding, or you want to evolve your skill set to match the changing needs…

The web development field has exploded in the past decade, and it is continuing to grow at a faster-than-average rate. This makes 2023 an excellent time to enter the field. You’ve done the work to get started. You’ve learned to code. You’ve worked on some projects and honed your creative identity. Before you can begin…

Without computer programmers, our world would be vastly different. For starters, you wouldn’t even be able to read this article. That's because computer programmers are to thank for the architecture of the web pages and apps we use every day. If computer programmers didn’t exist, you wouldn’t be able to check your email on your…

Far from static, the internet is an evolving, changing technology that is constantly being redesigned to meet our needs. Mobile technologies, e-commerce, and artificial intelligence reshape the ways we develop and interact with the digital world. Web developers work on the leading edge of this evolution. Web developers challenge themselves daily to create and iterate…

The ability to code can be incredibly lucrative and opens up a variety of job opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds. Whether you’re a detail-oriented, focused person who loves problem-solving in your spare time, or you want to understand how websites and apps work so you can learn to build them yourself, gaining coding skills…

For 24 years, Jennifer Doyle worked for Enterprise Rent-A-Car on site with an account. As an onsite supervisor, she grew her one-woman team to seven people during her time with the account. When the pandemic hit, Jennifer was demoted and moved to another department. The new circumstances she found herself in didn’t seem like the…

While working on her senior project in college, Alésia Stewart faced a daunting task — develop a desktop application using Python. An industrial engineering student at the time, Alésia didn’t know much about coding. The only resources at her disposal were online videos, which made learning the language a slow process.  “I spent the entire…

There has been a rapid expansion in web development over the last decade, and this trend is projected to continue. With a projected growth rate of 20 percent or more, new web developers can expect a thriving career market. There are also many options for building your own unique niche in the development market. When…

Working in the technology field has its rewards, but there’s one aspect that continues to benefit both individuals and organizations alike: diversity. Professionals from all walks of life comprise the tech workforce, and since the World Wide Web was introduced more than 30 years ago, companies continue to pursue innovative ideas and seek knowledgeable candidates…

Embarking on a new career is never easy — but Northwestern Coding Boot Camp helped Adi Cepela launch a fulfilling career in front end development without skipping a beat.  Adi understands the level of commitment that it takes to master a new skill. After all, she’s played the violin for 18 years. To her, a…