How I earned my AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification

By David Lee on May 10, 2021

Hey David! Congrats on passing the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. Why did you decide to take the exam in the first place?

Thanks! Every modern technology professional should be adapting to the paradigm shift that is cloud computing. With AWS’ dominance in the cloud marketplace and the rapid post-pandemic adoption of cloud services by businesses reinventing service delivery, it’s a competitive necessity to have at least a foundational cloud certification on your LinkedIn.

Build Your Own Home Cyber Range: Part 2

By David Lee on February 10, 2021

In part 1 of this three-part blog series, we looked at how to get a home cyber range started in order to host a threat detection ecosystem via VirtualBox. We deployed a Dell Precision T3600 along with VirtualBox, a budget-friendly computer model selected to support additional CPU cores. Next up, we will need to establish remote connectivity to conveniently access the command line, the screen, and the file system in order to treat this computer like a true dedicated server.

Build Your Own Home Cyber Range: Part 1

By David Lee on January 12, 2021

Ever wondered how cybersecurity pros simulate threats in a safe manner? Join me in this first entry in my series all about how I built my own affordable home cyber range, and how you can too!

Mapping data for fun and profit: Part 2 of the Code Fellows “Mastering Arrays” series

By John Cokos on July 17, 2020

Arrays are an amazing way to store lists of data. But let’s be honest, they’re not always easy to work with… especially when the array is made up of complex objects, and you’re being asked to deliver just a sliver of it. Fear not, .map() to the rescue!

Up Your Coding Game: Learn More with Code Fellows Tutoring Program

By Heather Cherewaty on March 2, 2020

Discover more ways Code Fellows is dedicated to helping students become confident, knowledgeable, and career-ready software developers.

Learning to Code: 5 Paths to Becoming a Software Developer and How to Enhance Your Skills Along the Way - Part 4

By Heather Cherewaty on January 18, 2020

Are you learning to code or looking to improve your technical skills? Join us for a 5 part blog series on the many paths to a career in Tech and how you can improve your skills, and your job prospects, along the way! Monthly, from September through January, we’ll be exploring various learning mediums and how to best leverage those resources for success. We’ll cover free online tutorials and courses, coding schools/bootcamps, CS degree programs, interview prep, and continuing education. You can find September’s blog on “The Self-guided Route” here, October’s blog on “The College Route” here, and November’s blog on “The Code School Route” here.

Learning to Code: 5 Paths to Becoming a Software Developer and How to Enhance Your Skills Along the Way - Part 3

By Heather Cherewaty on November 27, 2019

Are you learning to code or looking to improve your technical skills? Join us for a 5 part blog series on the many paths to a career in Tech and how you can improve your skills, and your job prospects, along the way! Monthly, from September through January, we’ll be exploring various learning mediums and how to best leverage those resources for success. We’ll cover free online tutorials and courses, coding schools/bootcamps, CS degree programs, interview prep, and continuing education. You can find September’s blog on “The Self-guided Route” here and October’s blog on “The College Route” here.

Learning to Code: 5 Paths to Becoming a Software Developer and How to Enhance Your Skills Along the Way - Part 2

By Heather Cherewaty on October 11, 2019

Are you learning to code or looking to improve your technical skills? Join us for a 5 part blog series on the many paths to a career in Tech and how you can improve your skills, and your job prospects, along the way! Monthly, from September through January, we’ll be exploring various learning mediums and how to best leverage those resources for success. We’ll cover free online tutorials and courses, coding schools/bootcamps, CS degree programs, interview prep, and continuing education. You can find September’s blog on “The Self-guided Route” here.

Learning to Code: 5 Paths to Becoming a Software Developer and How to Enhance Your Skills Along the Way - Part I

By Heather Cherewaty on September 12, 2019

Are you learning to code or looking to improve your technical skillset? Join us for a 5 part blog series on the many paths to a career in Tech and how you can improve your skills, and your job prospects, along the way! Monthly, from September through January, we’ll be exploring various learning mediums and how to best leverage those resources for success. We’ll cover free online tutorials and courses, coding schools/bootcamps, CS degree programs, interview prep, and continuing education.

Taking Command: Three Ways the Command Line Can Help You Write Better Code

By Michelle Ferreirae on July 11, 2018

The command line is a tool that can get in your way, or make complicated problems easier to solve. How can developers use the command line in their day-to-day development work?

How to Choose a Stack, Part 5: Java

By Steve Geluso on April 26, 2018

Java is powerful. It’s one of the most established, trusted programming languages in the software industry. Computer science programs teach it, and it helps companies big and small build secure, performant platforms.

How to Build a Web App, Part 4: Marketing and Promotion

By Lauren Sauser on February 13, 2016

You’ve spent countless hours preparing your web app for “The Market” . . . but what now? Do the people you’ve imagined using your product actually exist? And if so, how do you find them?

How to Build a Web App, Part 3: Pushing It Live

By Sarah Fischer on February 6, 2016

Well done! You’ve successfully planned and built your project. Here’s how to get it on the web.

How to Build a Web App, Part 2: Writing the Code

By Sarah Fischer on January 26, 2016

Okay, you’ve checked off everything in Part 1 and are ready to start writing some code. What now?

How to Build a Web App, Part 1: The First Steps

By Sarah Fischer on January 9, 2016

The process of building a web app starts long before you write your first line of code. Here’s how to make a plan and what tools you’ll need before opening your text editor.

[Tutorial] How to Upload Files Using the AWS SDK Gem

By Andrew Sinner on February 18, 2015

Modern hosting services like Heroku offer only ephemeral storage, meaning you can’t keep files on the server. When users need to upload their own files, you’ll need your Rails app connected with an external file system. This tutorial explains how to upload files to a Rails app using the AWS SDK gem.

Sudoku Solver from Scratch in JavaScript (TDD Style): A Tutorial

By Matt Merkes on June 4, 2014

As a JS noob, it can be tough to come up with ideas to practice your skills.

How to Set Up Your First Minispec Project from Scratch

By Ivan Storck on May 6, 2014

Get a simple ruby project going, the right way.

Quick intro to Gulp.js

By Jake Chapman on January 23, 2014

Has the time already come for me to hang up the old and put on the new? Let’s dig into what Gulp.js is and why I’m considering switching from Grunt.js.

3 Battle-Tested Ways to Install PostgreSQL

By Ivan Storck on December 21, 2013

Having run over 100 students through my Ruby on Rails courses, I’ve come up with some straight forward ways to install PostgreSQL without too much pain. Here is how I do it: