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Read the latest from the team at Launch Academy. We'll discuss software development, learning to code, and launching your software engineering career.
Launcher Stories: Tyler Hui Mingalone
Like many teachers, Tyler Hui Mingalone was burned out. His job at a small private school had taken a toll on him; h...
4 Things I Wish I Knew as a Young Software Developer
Thanks to movies and television shows, most people have a preconceived notion about what being a software developer ...
A Software Developer’s Guide to Daily Standups
Team communication is crucial in a software development setting, and in most workplaces, meetings are the standard w...
3 Elements of a Great Coding Portfolio
Coding bootcamp is a phenomenal career hack for breaking into software engineering. Having this credential on your r...
Launcher Stories: Susan Ma
Susan Ma graduated from Launch Academy in 2019 in cohort BOS 26. She had been working in higher education at a game ...
Land Your Next Software Engineering Job by Nailing the Whiteboard Interview
At Launch Academy, we prepare students for the entirety of the software development interview process during our cod...
Why You Should Consider a Development Consultancy
Experienced team members at the readyAgencies build functional development teams for a living. Hiring them allows you to f...
How to Avoid Mistakes as a Junior Software Developer
Mistakes are inevitable when learning a new skill, and software development is no exception. Coding is all about exp...
Launcher Stories: Liishi Durbin
Liishi Durbin had worked as the Assistant Director of Operations in the Undergraduate Admission Office at Simmons Un...
What You Need to Know About Coding Bootcamp
Are you passionate about coding but nervous about enrolling in a coding bootcamp? It might ease your mind to have a ...
The #1 Mistake Junior Software Developers Make in Their Code
Picture it: you’re a junior software developer, fresh out of a degree program, coding bootcamp, or self-taught train...
How to Prepare for Coding Bootcamp
If you’ve decided to attend a coding bootcamp, you’ve reached a pivotal moment in your life. Becoming a software eng...
How to Apply Deliberate Practice In a Coding Bootcamp Setting
Most classical education models follow a nearly identical format. A teacher lectures at the front of the classroom, ...
How to Write a Software Engineering Resume That Hiring Managers Will Love
Our work at Launch Academy doesn’t end with providing a solid coding education for our students. We also want to hel...
How Do I Know If I'm Ready for Coding Bootcamp?
Are you interested in becoming a software engineer but unsure if you should take the leap? Let’s find out if you’re ...