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When we talk of JavaScript and its popularity to million users around the world, there’s no way that Angular and React would be missed out. If you surf on the internet, you’ll discover that there are lots of comparative articles and blog posts between Angular and React.

When you visit some online communities and websites for programmers and developers, you’ll find that there are forums/debates that openly discuss contrasting ideas about them. So, what is the difference between Angular and React?

To help you have a clearer perspective on which is the best framework for your project or study, here are useful information about Angular and React.js.

Angular Definition

Angular is created by the Google Team whose purpose is to build frameworks most suited to application development. It’s quick to develop and works well with other libraries for it allows feature modification and replacement to suit unique development workflow. Also, it’s highly extensible, readable and receptible to future changes on Web APIs.

Angular Team has done an excellent job to make Angular better through the years. Now with Angular v7, the reflect-metadata polyfill can be automatically added or removed, and its upgraded CLI prompts users when typing common commands.

React Definition

React is a JavaScript library managed and maintained by Facebook and a large community of developers and companies. It creates interactive user interfaces which are suitable for single-page apps and mobile apps. Also, it utilizes data and permits changes even without page reload. In comparison with Angularjs, React.js has an impressive virtual DOM which is easier to learn and provides invaluable performance.

Furthermore, React gives you the freedom to use many independent, fast-paced libraries. It has self-contained elements which are easy to use, debug and facilitate. If you want to render components to the server, you can use Node with React. While if you plan to create mobile apps for iOS and Android, you can use React Native. Also, it can execute smooth updates, data migration, and data processing.

What is the Difference Between Angular and React

Whether you’re a junior programmer who wants to build a system or a seasoned developer whose task is to create a highly functional mobile-friendly application, picking the right tool is tough sometimes. Even though there are plenty of JavaScript frameworks available to choose from, you still need to consider important factors that would give you an upper hand to make things work perfectly.

To help you decide, here are the four crucial aspects that you need to look into before choosing a framework.

4 Factors To Be Considered Before Choosing A Framework

  1. Learning Curve of the Technology
  2. Benefits on the Server-Side and User-Side Aspects
  3. Functionalities, Special Features, and Components
  4. Updates, Trends, and Popularity on the Web Development Industry

Indeed, Angular and React are closely equal when it comes to popularity due to their armies of devoted users. Although both of them have JavaScript component-based architecture, these two have their own advantages and limitations. And for you to understand deeper the similarities and differences between React and Angular, here’s a brief summary of their comparison.

difference between react and angular

Undeniably, Angular is great for building applications for its readability, reusability, and scalability. However, one of its drawbacks is the steep learning curve. On the other hand, React is easier to learn but it requires multiple integrations of some necessary tools and libraries to manage dependency.

Overall, these front-end frameworks come with robust ecosystems and rich components, but it’s up to the user what to pick to serve its purpose.

Current Angular and React Trends

Based on the recent study conducted by Stack Overflow, Angular and React are two of the most well-known JS frameworks used by software developers along with other programming languages. By merely looking at data below, we can see that Angular is more popular with C#, Java, and PHP developers, while React is more favored among Rails, Node.js, and Python developers.

Frameworks and programming technologies

When it comes to trends, programmers are always on the lookout. In a world where change is constant, and technology means advancement, being up-to-date is essential for personal development and career growth. Equipping yourself with valuable skill set and experiences will give you higher chances of success to find a good job or get a promotion.

Angular and React Developer Jobs

In the web industry, one primary reason why developers want to learn a particular language or framework is because of the advantages he/she can get from it. Of course, you don’t want to waste your time learning something you cannot use in the future, right? Therefore, pursuing high-demand jobs is a wise career move for some practical reasons.

In fact, most in-demand jobs in web development come with attractive salary offer and generous benefits package. So, if you have a passion for coding and willing to dedicate long hours to learn it, I suggest that you try and grab the opportunity! Just take a look at this data.

If you want to become a successful front-end developer, learning JavaScript technologies like React and Angular can be beneficial.

At Coding Dojo, we offer Three Full-Stack Curriculum, and it covers Top Programming Languages (MEAN, PYTHON, RUBY, .NET/C#, JAVA ) as well as their frameworks and libraries. Plus, we give our students free access to our Web Fundamental Courses (HTML, CSS, JS) and Algorithm Platform which offers a collection of online lessons and challenges.

Companies Using Angular and React

Nowadays, most companies and organizations harness the power of the internet and social media to hype up customer demands and empower their brand statuses. The influence of technology shifts the world economy by digitizing existing businesses. Also,  it creates new kinds of enterprises and lines of jobs.

In return, new technologies are being shaped according to industries’ needs. Programming languages and their frameworks bring advances to companies and businesses. They refine the client-side experiences and increase positivity on users engagement.

Companies using Angular and React

As you can see, some of the major companies are using React and Angular as part of their technological progress and digital marketing strategy. Both are top-rated JS frameworks that play important roles in making the language more useful, powerful and indispensable. Well, thanks to their technology-driven community of developers and engineers, some of the greatest mobile and web applications were made possible.

Takeaways

In programming, it is essential to use the most appropriate tools in creating projects. Whether you’re a web developer, software engineer or data scientist, you need to update your skills to learn the most advanced technologies in the industry. You need to learn how to use them well to master them.

Also, being aware of the current trends in web development is crucial because languages keep on evolving as well as their frameworks and libraries. So, if you don’t want to be left behind, you need to embrace technological breakthroughs and rise above it.

My advice is for you to try both React and Angular and see which one will work for you best. Learn to code and discover what other things you can create out of them. Come up with better solutions to your problems, continue building stuff and most importantly—don’t become a STAGNANT DEVELOPER!

If you’re interested in learning more about web development check out our onsite or online bootcamp courses!

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“It gave a tremendous level of self-confidence, that through exploration and learning one could understand seemingly very complex thing in one’s environment.” -Steve Jobs

Have you ever wonder what a proper learning environment looks like? Maybe you’ve already seen one, or you already have a picture in your mind. It could be a spacious room with adequate lighting and ventilation, private space without much noise and distractions or a safe and stress-free zone where instructors and other learners are friendly and approachable. Indeed, there are many kinds of learning environment out there, but the important thing is you should know what to look for. Of course, you don’t want to waste your time and money on something unworthy right?

WHAT IS LEARNING ENVIRONMENT?

As defined by Wikipedia, learning environment can refer to an educational approach, cultural context, or physical setting in which teaching and learning occur for all types of learners and activities.

If you think your learning space won’t affect your study, you better think again. Many educators and curriculum specialists agreed that the learning environment is a highly influential factor when it comes to knowledge and skills acquisition. In fact, a learner’s ability to retain information, apply solutions to analytical problems and innovative new ideas successfully are associated with the surrounding where learning takes place.

Dr. Ken A. Graetz, the Director of Teaching, Learning, and Technology Services at Winona State University wrote on his research, “As students enter a virtual or brick-and-mortar learning environment, they form a cognitive impression of that space and experience an associated emotional response.” For example, students who were subjected to active and motivating environments produced quality outputs. On the other hand, if the learning space is full of distractions, students may perform poorly.

Educause, a nonprofit association in the United States whose mission is “to advance higher education through the use of information technology,” affirmed that all learning takes place in a physical environment with quantifiable and perceptible physical characteristics. Thus, like normal children, aspiring developers, and even developers themselves need a conducive learning environment to grow.

But, what are the impacts of the learning environment? To what extent they affect the progress of developers?

FOUR COMPONENTS OF THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Here are the four components of the learning environment and how they influence the student’s learning curve:

1. PEOPLE

It refers to individuals that affect the student directly or indirectly through connection or relationship (like mentor-mentee, teacher-student, peer support system) which can contribute to students’ growth and success in their career aspect.

Before you start your journey to become a web developer, you must find the right place where you can hone your skills and build your reputation. Joining a coding bootcamp can smoothen your career path. Brendan Stanton, a full stack web developer, and current instructor at Coding Dojo East Bay Campus said, “Whether you’re planning your first steps into the programming world, or are a returning veteran brushing up on old skills, it’s important to find a course that works best for you.”

However, a course is just one of the things to consider on your checklist. You also need a strong support system to stay on track. If you surround yourself with people who have the same goal as you, it will give you clear directions on what you’ll do next and what to prioritize most to fulfill your dream. Having friends to share your crazy ideas, jokes, dilemma, and drama will make things easier and more enjoyable.

Likewise, collaboration is good for it opens the doors of communication and creativity. It brings out unique ideas when people code and think together. Working with other aspiring developers on different assignments and tasks will motivate you to learn and do more. Also, it has other benefits like new peer connections and expansion of professional network; which are helpful when you want to look for new job opportunities or change your career.

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Inside the bootcamp, we encourage our students to work in pair to accomplish complicated algorithm problems, group projects, and logic-based exercises. Jessica Capo, program success manager of  Coding Dojo, said “To help our online students, we’ve been trying something new out recently (hoping it works!). We’ve started creating groups for our students just like in onsite program, that way they have cohort-mates to turn to, even though they’re all online and remote. They can find time together to schedule video sessions on Zoom, and work through their assignments together. We really want to focus on making the online option more of a collaborative experience for our students to help them realize that they’re not alone, that other students are in the same boat as they are.” 

2. TEACHING MATERIALS, TECH TOOLS, AND LEARNING RESOURCES

They refer to the teaching materials, highly advanced tools or others instructional resources provided by instructors/teachers which are aligned with the curriculum as apart of student learning support.

Learning is boring without learning materials for they enhance student’s learning experience. They’re the best tools to eliminate distractions and prevent students from sleeping, snoring and daydreaming. Why? Because they help them to focus on their lesson/task and sustain their interest. 

Definition of Terms

  • Teaching materials is a generic term used to describe the resources teachers use to deliver instruction.
  • Technology tools refer to methods, materials, devices or products of science and technology which are used to aid people on tasks or solve complex problems.

These three may come in different sizes, shapes, forms, and functions but they have one common purpose – to support students’ learning, help solidify their concept understanding, enhance their skill set application and increase their coding experience.

Similarly, our Learning Platform contains cutting-edge instructional materials. To fully prepare our students in the world of web development, we give them exclusive access to our three full-stacks curriculum, web fundamental lessons, and Algorithm App. Most importantly, they can choose the stacks/courses they want to study. After completing all the lessons and assignments, they need to take the belt exam for every chapter to test their skill mastery.

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3. CURRICULUM, TRAINING, AND INSTRUCTION

These are the core foundations of the learning process for they influence one another and play vital roles to master programming skills, languages, and frameworks.

A learning environment is like a cup of coffee. It’s a mixture of three factors: curriculum, training, and instruction. If you blend them well, the learners will surely like it. To do that you need to add some secret ingredients like love, care, and consideration for the students.

Personally, I view learning environment as something that provides instruction, but at the same time, it gives you the freedom to develop your innovative side. Additionally, it offers student training to facilitate the flow of knowledge and the delivery of instructional content/curriculum.

Coding Dojo has specialized curriculum programs designed for students to finish within 12 to 14 weeks. Aside from pair programming which I mentioned earlier, we also teach agile practices such as test-driven development, refactoring, portfolio making and many more. However, they may require intense focus and good time management on the student’s part. We firmly stand on our philosophy that anyone can learn to code when exposed to a good learning environment with intensive training and helpful mentoring from experienced developers, but we also emphasize that self-initiative and self-sufficiency are necessary traits to accelerate personal progress.

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4. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/LEARNING SPACE

It refers to the physical setting of the learner’s environment, like the room set up, interior design, furniture arrangement, etc.

Nowadays, the core spectrum of students’ success is somehow based on their readiness to step up with the 21st-century economic challenges. The digital age modified and improved the educational system to put up with the global workforce high standards.

Therefore, a well-structured physical environment should evoke positive responses and hold the interests of those who inhabit it. It can strongly affect student morale and learning curve, so an organized plan to match it physically with target objectives and instructional approaches are needed. If executed correctly, it can intensify the sense of belongingness and student empowerment.

We integrated this principle in our eight campuses because we view learning environment as the total package of environmental stimulus where learning and life should be equally valued. We don’t want our students to feel like they’re in a cage or don’t have a social life beside coding (which is common to most developers). So, we provide them sports equipment and encourage them to do something on their breaks like play sports(basketball, foosball, ping pong) and do other leisure activities to have fun and de-stress. Moreover, we have common rooms where they can chat and spend time with other dojo students to rest and relax. Stress no more, yeah!

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CHALLENGE: BUILD A BETTER LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

“All students can learn and succeed…but not on the same day and not in the same way.” -Dr. William Spady

Coding schools and bootcamps continuously improve their learning environments to sustain dynamic learning and produce quality graduates. Prof. Stephen Heppell, one of UK’s most influential academicians whose expertise is in the fields of education, media, and technology proposed that changes in physical space would greatly foster student engagement and ingenuity. He believes it would create a new paradigm of learning.

In Coding Dojo, we have an immersive environment where students can fully submerge themselves to have a deeper understanding of web development and be able to apply them in the real world. In reality, we cannot create a perfect environment for learning because of multiple factors, but we can make a suitable environment to accelerate students’ transformation and progress through effective teaching strategies tailored to their needs. Remember, a well-balanced environment and effective teaching can promote productivity and satisfaction, and they make learning fun for everyone!

If you’re interested in learning more about web development, visit our website: www.codingdojo.com.

Written by: Noemi Balog 10/03/18

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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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