European Software Developer Salaries

European Software Developer Salaries

European Software Developer Salaries It’s a great time to be a software developer. Especially if you are filled with a desire to travel and want to try living in new places. Europe is catching up with the US when it comes to tech industries, and as

5 reasons to future-proof with code

5 reasons to future-proof with code

We all know that the tech sector is booming. Look at your nearest major city. Chances are, some of the following tech firms have an office near you; Apple, Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Dell, Oracle, Intel, Accenture, and many others. Then include tech-related companies from your own country. The tech industry are huge employers, and they […]

What does a software developer do?

What does a software developer do?

Code Institute’s goal is to close the Software Development skills gap within the tech industry. We are fully aware of what’s on offer out there, and as a result of our research, we reckon that there has never been a better time for career changing and to learn to code. But, what does a software […]

ICT & Software Developer Salaries Consistently High Worldwide

ICT & Software Developer Salaries Consistently High Worldwide

Recently, we looked at software developer salaries in Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, Ireland, the UK and the USA, and a continuous trend is highlighting itself. ICT & software developer salaries, in general, are consistently in the top average earner lists for each country. Over the last few days, we have gone through a mix of […]

A career in software development? But why?

A career in software development? But why?

With many people considering a career change and the rising digital skills gap, a career in software development can be both lucrative and rewarding. In this article, we look at why one should consider a career in software development. The Digital Skills Gap Worldwide, there is a skills gap in the field of software development. […]

Skills Gap in STEM not going away in the USA

Skills Gap in STEM not going away in the USA

If you look at the unemployment figures for the USA you will see that things appear to be going quite well. Nationally, unemployment is at its lowest since April 2000 at 3.8%. Whatever the reasoning is behind this, these figures are positive. However, the chasmic skills gap in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) and […]

Why online learning is now better than classroom

Why online learning is now better than classroom

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The 5 Day Coding Challenge – Time & Commitment. Totally worth it.

The 5 Day Coding Challenge – Time & Commitment. Totally worth it.

There is a famous Theodore Roosevelt quote, “Nothing worth having comes easy“. It’s true. Think about it. You don’t just wake up one morning and climb Everest. If you want to do that, you have to work hard for it. The same theory can be applied to anything worth having. Take the 5 Day Coding […]

My Time is Now – Darragh Browne Testimonial

My Time is Now – Darragh Browne Testimonial

Our latest testimonial has arrived. Meet Darragh Browne, a Code Institute graduate who has kept in touch with us over the years. Those of you who have followed Darragh’s story will know that he’s transitioned from deli to developer. Darragh joined Code Institute in 2015 and since then his career has grown from strength to strength. […]

15-Minute Rule – who you gonna call?

15-Minute Rule – who you gonna call?

In our Full-Stack course, our tutors and mentors recommend something called the 15-minute rule. Yep… we all know what the 5-second rule is, which is completely different, and if you were to eat your food 15 minutes after it landed on the ground, that would be unhygienic. No, the 15-minute rule is a wise way […]