Actualize Launches Online Bootcamp!
We're excited to announce that Actualize is launching an online bootcamp. Initially, the ability for students to access top education while keeping a day job was the motivation to make Actualize a part-time program, and now, giving students the ability to acces...
Actualize Students in Rwanda Share Their Experiences
Three of my students taking the Actualize Bootcamp share their experiences and discuss the education differences between traditional education in Rwanda versus Actualize's educational model.
What Skills Does it Take to Code?
There have been interesting discussions about what skills coding actually entails. Is learning a programming language like learning a new language - or is it more similar to learning math? There have even been studies that measure which parts of the brain are activated when coding.
The truth of the matter -...
Why Software Development is the #1 Job in America
Once upon a time, the hunt for a dream job may have required first passing a difficult bar exam, or putting in intense residency hours. In recent years, however, careers in law or medicine have been pushed aside in favor of technologically advanced careers; namely, software development. Technology is on the rise, and software developers are rising with it.
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What Do Coders Actually Do?
Coders go by many names. Software Engineers, Software Developers, and Computer Programmers are three of the most common terms used to describe professional coders, and all titles basically refer to the same position, as there's no substantive difference between the three. The term programmer is slightly dated, so you'll see more mention of software engineers and de...