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“I’m not a jack of all trades; I’m a master of many. I don’t feel there is anything I can’t do if I want to.”Evel Knievel
The only constant in the digital world is change—learning only one technology or one skill isn’t enough to survive in the tech industry, let alone thrive.
Coding Dojo knows that, and that’s why we offer a  14-week, 3 full stack bootcamp for students of all backgrounds— helping them become versatile and self-sufficient developers.

Popularity Trend Of Programming Languages

Ever since Konrad Zuse created the first high-level programming language “Plankalkül” between 1942 and 1945, programming languages have come so far. But before we go more in-depth on studying stacks, let’s look at the number of software engineers in the US.

UntitledIn 2017, Daxx.com claimed that there are 4.2 million people who can write or read codes in the US on a daily basis.

Companies shift their openings towards new technologies, opportunities, and trends to enhance the current programming ecosystem. Kris Ekenes, Software Development Engineer at Skilljar and former Coding Dojo instructor, gave some insight into how different regions can affect programming language popularity: “For each major city, the most popular programming language will be different. This is likely due to a few factors – the highest impact being the presence of certain large companies.”
Parallel to job trends and market demands in the US, Coding Dojo designed an adaptable curriculum learning platform that uses up-to-date technologies and highly specialized course structure to help students in their future endeavors.

Why Learn Full Stack in 3 Languages

^3B838D19B93A1E14D8FCD0262EFA6E3A08B05DA1C3884592CF^pimgpsh_fullsize_distr_20180626_103631252_20180626_110419396Donovan An, our lead instructor in Seattle, said “self-sufficiency, marketability, and ROI” are the three primary reasons why learning three full stacks in our bootcamp is essential. Coding Dojo provides the necessary tools and learning environments to foster collaboration and transform neophyte developers into highly skilled, sought-after developers.
If you visit our website, you’ll see that we teach six of 2018’s most in-demand programming languages based on data gathering conducted by TIOBE Index, a programming community index.
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Three Full Stacks VS. One Full Stack

“You can never understand one language until you understand at least two.”
Geoffrey Willans
Programming is needed in almost every field–manufacturing, software publishing, finance and insurance, computer systems design and other related services. That makes the knowledge in programming one of the primary requirements of many businesses and companies.
Last January 2018, Coding Dojo released the result of their research on the different coding language requirements for job openings of the top 25 companies of Fortune 500.
Coding Dojo’s Head of Curriculum, Speros Misirlakis offers some advice:“While specific jobs might focus on a particular language, this research shows that a single language could be a long-term dead-end. Aspiring and existing developers must learn coding is common building blocks and ultimately become fluent in multiple languages to have the adaptability and flexibility for a successful career.”
Coding Dojo aims to help new and existing developers become familiar and fluent in many coding languages. Many high-level programming languages have lexical similarities like Python, Visual Basic, Delphi, Perl, PHP, ECMAScript, Ruby, C#. To know more than one programming language gives developers the advantage of unlocking doors of opportunities that are otherwise close to developers who have only mastered one coding language. Having the skill to learn new and different programming language helps you avoid that long-term dead-end but instead, pave your way towards success.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Three Full Stack Developer and One Full Stack Developer

According to Bacancy Technology, a full stack developer is a jack of all trades and a master of all. They can do both back-end and front-end works. However, is three full stack developer better than one full stack developer?

3 Full Stack Developer: Generalist 1 Full Stack Developer: Specialist
Advantages Disadvantages Advantages Disadvantages
  1. Has a higher possibility of getting a job because of the broader range of knowledge and experiences in utilizing various programming languages
  2. Can work in any project because of versatile and agile characteristics
  3. A self-sufficient developer, adaptable and up-to-date on programming trends
  4. A valuable asset in a company
  5. Can code, design and  micromanage most of web development project
  6. One of the highest paying jobs around the world
  1. Has a higher probability of experiencing task overload
  2. Can still be assigned to do the same task even if the languages used to the code are different each time; the same concept, but different syntax
  1. Specialized on one language
  2. A self-sufficient developer with a deeper understanding in one programming language and has up-to-date skill in coding
  3. More sought-after in late stages of web development career
  1. Can be stuck doing the same task or work over and over again
  2. Has a limited breadth of knowledge on programming language compared to generalists

 

As we can see from the table above, the advantages of three full stack developers outnumbered those of one full stack developers.
Proper preparation prevents poor performance. Like a warrior in a battle, full stack developers must be well-equipped through intensive training in programming to take control of the digital world and win the war against errors, bugs, and glitches. They become unstoppable because they have an arsenal of weapon of broad experience and an unlimited supply of knowledge for they have mastered the art of programming.
If you’re interested in becoming a three full stacks developer, come and visit our website at  www.codingdojo.com and see how we can help you achieve your goal.

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The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.—Steve Jobs

What if one day you wake up and experience a midlife career crisis. Then, you realize that you want to quit your job and change your career. Either you had enough of your boss’ crankiness, or you’ve become bored with your daily work routines or become unsatisfied with your monthly salary. 

Suddenly, a BETTER CAREER OPPORTUNITY comes: Are you going to Take it or Leave it? Probably, yes. But is it worth the risk?

According to The Balance Careers, a leading source of personal finance and career information, an average person changes jobs 10 to 13 times (with an average of 12 job changes) during his or her career; so if you want to switch your career after you weigh up the pros and cons, do it. I’ve been there, and I survived the 0° to 360° career shift.  At first, I have no clue where to start because I couldn’t figure out what I wanted to do. I almost gave up because of uncertainties and difficulties, but I learned to overcome those career roadblocks.

Now, I’ve found my passion which is writing; and currently coding caught my interest too. I realized when you step out of your comfort zone; you might find your true happiness— waiting for you to claim it.

Why People Change Careers?

Career change, career switch, career shift, career move; call it whatever you want, these terms only mean one thing – a more significant change than just switching jobs. It refers to a bigger shift in career direction or position with a different responsibility and salary rate, which sometimes requires people to learn new skills and abilities.

In 2015, LinkedIn Talent Solutions conducted one of the largest behavioral research studies of professionals in the world on how and why people change jobs. There were 7 million LinkedIn members and more than 10,000 respondents who took the survey. Based on the result, 34% of them changed their jobs and had shifted to another career because they want a more meaningful and challenging career. The findings have also shown that the reason why people change their jobs depend on their age, gender, location, and industry.

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6 Career Hacks for Career Changers

If you’re a career changer, you must be very eager to relaunch your career, carry out your plans, or try your luck in other fields. But hold your horses, changing your job, and getting yourself a new one is not as easy as shopping for brand new clothes. You have to check first if it suits your lifestyle, work ethics, core values and goals before pursuing your next career. Here are 6 career hacks for career changers out there.

1. Assess yourself. Aristotle once said, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” It’s important to know your strengths and accept your weaknesses, and learn to use them to your advantage. Discover your real passion. Sometimes, genuine interest combined with commitment and perseverance can be a source of income and pure joy in your work and private life.

2. Make plans and set your goals. Plans and goals are arrows that help you hit your target objectives. Brian Tracy, a Canadian-American motivational public speaker, and self-development author said, “Goals allow you to control the direction of change in your favor.” Successful people aren’t just dreamers; they’re doers. They execute their plans and work hard to attain them. In Coding Dojo, we help people achieve their goals to become a web developer/software engineer.

3. Know the most in-demand and the highest paying jobs on the market. Whether you’re a career changer or a job seeker, it’s necessary to be aware of popular job trends. Check out these links from U.S News, Forbes, and CNBC, and see if any of these jobs speak to you.

Notice that most of the jobs now are related to technology, health, engineering, and management. But how about the jobs of the future? report published by the World Economic Forum claimed that global workforce is expected to experience a massive disruption in net employment due to technological advancement. The bad news is it could lead to 7.1 million jobs lost by 2020. And by 2025, we might lose over 5 million jobs to automation, like in factory production and online customer service, etc. As a result, a new line of employment would emerge while some jobs would displace other occupations and professions to conform with the strong market demands and to bridge the global skill gaps.

4. Update your knowledge and learn new skills. Know what the employers and companies are looking for in an employee. You don’t need to earn another degree to have another career. Some companies don’t care about your past jobs or career instead they search for individuals who have excellent skills, positive attitude, and great potentials. If you’re a tech-savvy just like me or has a knock on problem-solving, it’s an edge when landing yourself a new job.

In Coding Dojo, we develop more of those talents and skill through our industry-leading curriculum and effective teaching methodologies. Our teaching philosophy is not just to help people how to code but to guide our students to be an asset in the web development industry.

Devin Fidler, a research director at Institute for the Futurepredicted that some powerful forces could alter the nature of works in the next decade. In parallel, the skill sets might change in most industries and job requirements would transform how and where people work. That’s why it’s necessary to acquire those future skills, like coding because the Fourth Industrial Revolution is fueled by innovation, development, and knowledge. In support, check out this link about The Skills Companies Need Most in 2018 published by LinkedIn. It proves that skill sets are changing rapidly nowadays.

5. Submit your resume and CV and attend job interviews. Job searching is crucial if you don’t have enough patience and commitment to pursue your desired careerIf you want to win the favor of every interviewer and prospective employee, there are two ways: (1) present them with an attractive resume/CV and (2) ace the job interview. It’s essential to update your resume and CV to ensure it’s well-constructed, clear and informative.

“What we hire for is the ability to learn,” said Rachel Reinitz, an IBM distinguished engineer. You don’t need to sell yourself too much, but it would be wise to act with confidence and professionalism. Remember, you only have one shot to impress the interviewer so make sure to highlight your remarkable skills to stand out. Employers hire people who are open to change and would go an extra mile to attain their companies’ vision.

6. Make some adjustments, work hard and love your new job. Once you get the job, adjust yourself to your new work environment. Don’t compare your previous company to the current one, instead work hard to earn the respect of your co-workers and the admiration of your seniors and bosses. And most importantly, love your craft. John Ruskin, a leading English art critic of the Victorian era, said, “When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.”

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Career Relaunch in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1!

The transitional trend of career switchers reminds me of a busy city where most people drive their cars on the road while others prefer to walk on the footpath. Whether they go straight ahead, turn right or left or move across the street— they’re always in motion and keep on changing directions unless they’re caught in a traffic jam, or reach their destination. When you choose a different career path, you also open a new door of opportunity where change is inevitable and constant. So, be brave to face new challenges in the fast-paced world and welcome its surprises with an optimistic smile.

Check out inspiring videos from our Coding Dojo Career Changers/Alumni.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOfSQwIJt7s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkztV6go3hM

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