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Hackathons are exhilarating (albeit sometimes stressful!) events where technologists come together to innovate and build projects within a limited timeframe. We’re delving into four reasons to participate in hackathon events, and insights on what you can expect once you’re signed up. Find out where to find your next in-person or online hackathon, plus learn from the hackathon experiences of t...

Product managers are an essential part of a technical team, and now these professionals are turning to AI tools to enhance their productivity and impact. From bug identification to market research, learn about five AI tools and how product managers are using them on the job. While AI tools can be a boon to product management, w...

User Experience (UX) design is where creativity meets technology, and with the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), UX designers are discovering new tools to revolutionize how they craft digital experiences. From image and prompt generators to enhancing wireframing and collaboration, learn about the seven, most commonly used AI to...

Not all tech jobs require coding! If you want to break into tech but aren’t keen on learning how to code, we’ve rounded up six, non-coding technical jobs in design, data, sales, marketing, quality assurance, and management. Learn more about the fundamental tools and skills these professions rely on, plus the entry-level salaries you can expect. To launch your non-coding tech career, leverage ...

Quality assurance (QA) testing is an imperative part of the product development process, which makes QA testers an in-demand role on tech teams across industries and companies. The

Cybersecurity is like a game of chess, with “red teams” and “blue teams” charged with attacking and defending cyberspace. Josh Mann, a lead cybersecurity instructor at Fullstack Academy, breaks down the main responsibilities and top skills of red and blue team members. Plus,...

The tech job search process has evolved, thanks to the many AI tools available today. Our careers expert, John Rajeski (Head of Career Services at Coding Temple), lists the 9 tools today’s tech job-seekers may find useful as they create a resume, find...

When making a career change to cyber security, transferable skills can be invaluable! So which skills are employers looking for? Experts from Lighthouse Labs weigh in on which transferable skills are important in a cyber security ...

As artificial intelligence evolves, it’s being incorporated into powerful tools used for cybersecurity. Two experts in the field from Fullstack Academy walk us through the ways AI is being used in cybersecurity in 2025, and the three AI tools that cyber professionals are now integrating into their ...

Jobs in AI are in high demand across many industries, and the responsibilities for these exciting technical roles only continue to evolve. Even with the turbulent tech job market of 2023, LinkedIn's chief economist points to a 21x increase in AI job postings! If you’re interested in the artificial intelligence career path,...

In today's world, it is nearly impossible to avoid hearing about artificial intelligence (AI). Given the recent hype and popularity of ChatGPT, you may feel like AI is completely novel, but it is an idea that has been around since the 1950s and has been an active area of research and development ever since. At the core of modern AI developments is the artificial neural network. Let’s dive int...

Women in tech have been historically underrepresented and undervalued — According to the U.S. Census Bureau, women only make up 27% of the STEM workforce. TripleTen is on...

In 2023, cybersecurity professionals had to adapt to the new capabilities created by artificial intelligence. Where will the trends go in 2024? Springboard’s cybersecurity expert, Mark Adams, shares his take on the top 3 cybersecurity skills you’ll...

It’s no surprise that 2023’s biggest tech trend was generative AI tools and capabilities. But how will that trend affect a bootcamper’s hireability in 2024? Two experts from Hack Reactor by Galvanize, Lena Johnson (Head of Career Services) and Zubair Desai (Curriculum & ...

Software engineers do so much more than write code — they are leaders, problem solvers, and decision makers who drive company strategy. Codesmith prepares their graduates for this type of modern software engineering and leadership in the tech industry. We talked to Codesmith alums Kelsey Graner, Abby Chao,...

With all the amazing advancements that have been happening over the past months and years, it may seem that artificial intelligence appeared out of nowhere. In fact, AI has been an area of research and development for decades, and there are many facets to it beyond large language models and ChatGPT. AI itself is a difficult concept to pin down, as the term has been used to describe many diffe...

Do you really need a coding bootcamp to make a career change? Or can you take a coding class at the library or an online MOOC and do it yourself? All three focus on teaching tech skills, but there are some major differences between these paths – career services, support, teaching style, and intensity just to name a few. Let’s explore these differences and which is best for you! Definitions: ...

Large Language Models (LLMs) are the cool new kid on the block. Ever since ChatGPT took the world by storm in November 2022, you cannot even walk down the street without overhearing mentions of it – some positive and some negative. There is no question that we are living in a changed world. However, in order to better understand the LLMs of today, it is important to understand where they came...

What kinds of tech roles can you actually land after graduating from a cyber security bootcamp? We caught up with Deborah Gillam, a Career Services Advisor for Cyber Security Graduates at Lighthouse Labs, who lists the four, entry-level cyber security ...

AI has taken 2023 by storm, from generative chatbots like ChatGPT to AI-generated art. But artificial intelligence and machine learning aren’t that new! Lighthouse Labs’ resident data expert, Simon Dawkins, demystifies AI and machine learn...