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Diversity in Tech: The Unstoppable Women Leading Change

This 8th of March, we discover the stories of some contemporary legends in tech as they champion diversity and inclusion....

March 8, 2024

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Coyotiv Diversity Scholarships: Smash the Ceiling!

Equality should be the norm, not the exception. The tech industry still has a long way to go in terms of pay and opportunities, but we want to do our part to change that....

September 8, 2023

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Meet Tom Schwabe, our graduate from Cohort 11!

Meet Tom Schwabe, a Cohort 11 graduate! Passionate about tech, he completed our Full Stack Software Dev bootcamp and now leads his own venture - an app with immense potential to impact businesses on Google Cloud....

Aug 1, 2023

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Unlocking Success: My Interview Journey with Taiga, the Magical  Mentor

Taiga is the coding mentor you wish you had in school. It provides accurate and reliable answers to programming questions, helping you improve your skills, save time, and get the most out of your coding experience....

Jul 24, 2023

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The Future of Learning Software with Kyle Simpson and Armagan Amcalar

AI has already started transforming the way we learn and teach software engineering. It's now more important than ever to stay up-to-date with the latest developments....

May 3, 2023

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Coyotiv Diversity Scholarships: Smash the Ceiling!

Equality should be the norm, not the exception. The tech industry still has a long way to go in terms of pay and opportunities, but we want to do our part to change that....

March 30, 2023

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The Problem with JavaScript

Have you ever found yourself constantly learning new JavaScript frameworks, only to find them outdated a few months later? Have you ever struggled with the complexity and inconsistency of the language itself? If you're a developer, chances are you've experienced these frustrations at some point in your career....

March 30, 2023

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ChatGPT vs Software Engineers: Can it Replace Software Engineers?

With the rise of ChatGPT, whether AI will replace software engineers is on everyone's mind. Let's take a closer look at what ChatGPT can do, its limitations, and what the future holds....

Feb 2, 2023

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What does a Full-Stack Engineer do?

A full-stack software engineer is like a jack of all trades. They work with both the frontend and backend, while also understanding how these two relate to each other. They work on everything from backend systems and databases to frontend web development....

Jan 17, 2023

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Roadmap to Become A Full-Stack Software Engineer

We know taking the first steps is always the hardest, but we are here to make your learning time easy and fun. Hop on and join the ride! Our road map will guide you on your new adventure....

January 10, 2023

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5 Myths and Facts about Income Share Agreements

Income share agreements, or ISAs, provide an alternative method of financing education for students. Despite their growing popularity, there are still many misconceptions about how ISAs work and who can benefit from them....

December 16, 2022

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Coyotiv Diversity Scholarships: Smash the Ceiling!

Equality should be the norm, not the exception. The tech industry still has a long way to go in terms of pay and opportunities, but we want to do our part to change that....

December 12, 2022

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“UX for Product Managers” course from Coyotiv Mentor Mehmet Perk

One of the amazing members of Coyotiv’s Mentorship Network, product and innovation coach Mehmet Perk, is starting a 1-week (6 hours) cohort-based online interactive course, "UX for Product Managers" on December 12, 2022!...

Nov 17, 2022

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Houston, we have a problem: How to master your problem-solving skills

Software engineering is ultimately all about problem-solving. Coding is just a tool to solve these problems. That's why anyone who wants to become a better software engineer should first become a better problem solver....

October 14, 2022

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What Startups Need to Grow: Coyotiv Collaboration

We know that building a product is hard. Building a great engineering team while trying to develop a product is harder. Ensuring you have a sustainable engineering culture while also trying to grow your team is the hardest of all....

October 6, 2022

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How to Plan Your Tech Career - Visualize It!

How do you move from "I'd like to solve problems with code" or "I'd like to become a software engineer" to becoming one? And turn it into a career? Here's where it gets tricky - You probably don't know exactly what your career path will look like. There are too many variables, and the world is too complex for that kind of certainty. But there are some things you can do easily that will help set you up for success in whatever direction you choose to go later on. The most effective way around this is planning—if you know where you're headed, it's easier to stay on track....

September 19, 2022

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Split your tuition into smaller payments

Education should be available to everyone, without any financial constraints! But that's not always the case. Tuition can be expensive, especially for those who are just starting out in their careers. That's why we offer payment plans so you can start school without financial constraints....

September 13, 2022

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Coyotiv Diversity Scholarships: Level the Playing Field

We want to set a new standard for our industry and create a new, more equitable one. At Coyotiv, we know that by opening the doors to people from different backgrounds we can build a more inclusive, prosperous future for all of us. With many graduates now working as full-time engineers, we have seen the impact of sharing the knowledge can make. We are committed to sustaining this change for many more to come. This is why we continue to give out diversity scholarships for every new cohort....

August 15, 2022

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How to Complete the Self-Paced Course While Working Full-Time

Hi! This is İpek from Coyotiv’s Storytelling (aka social media) team. Everyone at Coyotiv are not only encouraged but also required to complete the self-paced software engineering course over a year. I would love to share my journey, and hopefully inspire you along the way. This should go without saying, I am still at the very beginning, so we will see how it works out together!...

June 17, 2022

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How to Survive Coyotiv School of Software Engineering

You are in for a ride! Our full-stack software engineering track is a challenging yet rewarding program, and we know you'll love it. Here are some tips and tricks that will help you survive and get you ready for one of the most exciting periods of your life!...

June 13, 2022

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Study First, Pay Later: Income Share Agreement (ISA)

At Coyotiv, our promise goes beyond a new life where our students can do their dream job; we also want them to take part in a mission of making the world a better place and build an inclusive culture to set a new standard for our industry. That’s why, we don’t only offer a first-class software engineering training, who’ll make them the future industry leaders, but we always look for new ways to make it more accessible....

June 1, 2022

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Coyotiv Diversity Scholarships: No Limits for Equality

We want to set a new standard for our industry and create a new, more equitable one. At Coyotiv, we know that by opening the doors to people from different backgrounds we can build a more inclusive, prosperous future for all of us. With many graduates now working as full-time engineers, we have seen the impact of sharing the knowledge can make. We are committed to sustaining this change for many more to come. This is why we continue to give out diversity scholarships for every new cohort....

May 9, 2022

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6 Reasons to join Coyotiv

You know it, you have made a decision. You want to become a software engineer and embark on a whole new journey in your life! But how do you do it? There are many different ways to become a software engineer. A traditional college education isn't necessarily the right choice for everyone, and not everyone has the time or resources to spend years learning before they enter the workforce. Let us take the "complicated" out of finding the right course and discover what might be just the thing you are looking for. Here are some reasons why we should go on this ride together....

April 26, 2022

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Ceyhan's Story: From mechanical engineer to thriving software engineer

We all have a human need to be appreciated for our efforts, and so when you don't feel valued in the workplace, it makes you feel as though you don't belong. Working as a mechanical engineer, in a large, global company, Ceyhan felt disposable. But he and his partner Sinem, made a bold choice to change their lives and found a new home at Coyotiv....

April 12, 2022

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Film Director Moritz adds Software Engineering to his resume

Moritz is a film director who took our self-paced course with previous knowledge in programming. He knew Vue and had a general idea of full-stack engineering. But he needed something more....

February 22, 2022

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Paloma’s Story: From curator to confident & creative Software Engineer

She was solely working in the art industry before joining Coyotiv. She was head of production, exhibition designer and worked as a curator. She realized that software engineering is a creative endeavor as well as a prolific one. Now she works as a junior software engineer at Sauce Labs and still as a curator! In fact, she will be opening 2 expos this year....

February 22, 2022

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How We Learn: 6 Science-Based Tips to Maximize Comprehension, Memory and Learning

Individually, we can differ in what works best for us when it comes to learning. But sometimes, what we think we know are just common misconceptions we suffer from, as studies show. Some of our well-intentioned but unproductive habits are learned....

January 31, 2022

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Coyotiv Diversity Scholarships: Have a seat at the table!

In a short while, Coyotiv's very first coding class, aka the School of Software Engineering, is going to start! The core elements of the course originated in the Women Techmakers Berlin...

January 12, 2022

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Coyotiv Diversity Scholarships: Let's Level the Playing Field!

We are on the brink of starting our seventh cohort in the School of Software Engineering, on November 22nd. As our sixth cohort unfolds, our students have been transformed—they begin to become more confident and skillful. Their enthusiasm proved that we made the right decision by being more accessible to people from communities that are historically under-represented in tech....

September 29, 2021

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Coyotiv MasterClasses | Public Speaking Series: Give a Talk This Year

Wondering how to prepare for a coding interview? Deep breaths, it’s not terribly complicated! An individual’s interviewing experience is a key factor in them landing a job. There are several online resources aimed at preparing a candidate for an interview...

August 9, 2021

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6 Myths of Software Engineering—DEBUNKED!

How accurate are the representations of software developers on screens and in the society? Do they all sit across multiple monitors coding without any connection to the outside?...

July 14, 2021

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Same Quality Content, Three Different Paces Part-Time, Full-Time, Self-Paced

We know that in education, one size does not fit all. People learn in different ways. That's why Coyotiv is expanding its options so that you can pick the learning experience that's right for you....

October 13, 2020

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Break the Barriers!

We are on the brink of starting our second cohort in the School of Software Engineering, on October 5. As our first cohort unfolds, our students are transformed—they begin to become more confident and skillful. Their enthusiasm proved we made a right...

August 17, 2020

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What Recruiters Want

Wondering how to prepare for a coding interview? Deep breaths, it’s not terribly complicated! An individual’s interviewing experience is a key factor in them landing a job. There are several online resources aimed at preparing a candidate for an interview...

July 16, 2020

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Coyotiv, Chapter 1

One fine day in April, 2020, a new chapter in my life started. Armağan Amcalar reached out to me. He asked me whether I had time for a chat and that he had something exciting to share with...

June 16, 2020

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Type with Your Brain Signals

One man, one Emotiv EPOC X headset, and 24 hours of live coding! The countdown has started for our legendary ‘Typing with Brain Signals using Javascript’ event! Coyotiv’s founder Armağan Amcalar shows how to read brain signals with JavaScript...

June 10, 2020

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Diversity Scholarships

In a short while, Coyotiv's very first coding class, aka the School of Software Engineering, is going to start! The core elements of the course originated in the Women Techmakers Berlin...

June 2, 2020