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Your 2021 Web Developer Salary Guide

This salary guide will set baseline expectations for what you can earn as a developer in 2021 — and can even help you avoid undercutting yourself in salary negotiations.

Backend Development

How Much Money Can I Make as a Backend Developer?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the growth rate of software developer jobs between 2019-2029 at 22%—that’s two times the average growth rate of all occupations in the U.S.

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How Much Math Do You Really Need to Become a Data Scientist?

Applicants for our data science program often ask us whether they need a background in math to be successful at data science. The answer is: not necessarily – but it certainly helps.

Backend Development

7 Reasons to Learn Java Programming

Thanks to Java’s many benefits and capabilities, this beginner-friendly programming language has remained in high demand across industries for over a quarter century.

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Careers in Tech

How to Choose Between Two Engineering Roles

Deciding between two job offers can feel overwhelming, but evaluating your options using the same criteria is a great place to start. Here are eight areas to consider as you weigh your options.

Learn Web Development

Why Aspiring Web Developers Should Learn Node.js

As long as you have a computer, you can learn Node.js—its entire tech stack is free for use and open-source. Node.js is also frequently listed as one of the best starters for beginner programmers because of its syntax and because JavaScript is an interpreted language.

Learn Data Science

10 Ways to Start Learning SQL for Free

SQL, short for Structured Query Language, is a standard programming language used since the 1970s to design, create, and manage relational databases, and it's been a top data science language for over 50 years.

Learn Web Development

What is Javascript Used For?

JavaScript is arguably the most universal programming language of the web. Today it is considered a mandatory language to learn and use as a developer, and thanks to its versatility in the tech sector, JavaScript’s influence continues to grow.

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