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AI & Machine Learning

12 Top-Rated Generative AI Tools in 2025: Your Expert Guide

Start automating, ideating, and creating with our guide to the top digital generative AI tools in 2025.
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Student Projects

Coding Bootcamp Student Projects: Guides, Games, and Social Apps

These full stack coding bootcamp projects are examples of just a few types of web applications you’ll learn how to build in the coding bootcamp. As a coding student, the capstone project is your opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and creativity—in bootcamp and beyond as a professional software engineer.
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Cybersecurity

Cyber Bootcamp Student Project: How to Use OSINT Tools

Cybersecurity Bootcamp students learn by doing throughout the project-based curriculum. Watch an example of a completed cybersecurity bootcamp capstone project about open-source intelligence tools.
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Job & Career Advice

Breaking Up with Your Career: How to Change Careers With Confidence

From minimal growth opportunities to a lack of fulfillment, many people reach a point in their current career where it no longer aligns with their needs or aspirations. In this blog, we’ll help you identify whether it’s time to break up with your career and provide tips for how to change careers successfully.
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What is Pair Programming - Fullstack Academy

Pair Programming: Your Guide to Collaborative Coding Success

In this guide, we'll dive deep into how pair programming works, uncovering how it can boost code quality, fuel your learning curve, and unlock the power of teamwork.
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Cybersecurity Salaries in Chicago
Cybersecurity

Top Cybersecurity Jobs & Salaries in Chicago: How Much Do They Make?

Let’s uncover the range of cybersecurity salaries in Chicago—answering the question: How much do cybersecurity professionals make in Chicago?
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How to Become a Software Engineer in Chicago
Job & Career Advice

How to Become a Software Engineer in Chicago

With its iconic diverse culture and vibrant tech scene, Chicago, also known as “The Windy City,” offers unique opportunities for aspiring software engineers and web developers.
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Job & Career Advice

Top Coding Jobs & Salaries in Chicago: How Much Do They Make?

Chicago offers aspiring coders a diverse range of high-paying opportunities and a thriving tech community. Let's dive into the top coding jobs in Chicago and their potential salaries to help you find the perfect fit for your skills and aspirations.
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Best Tech Bootcamps in Chicago

If you’re considering a career in tech, the first step is to develop the in-demand skills and knowledge employers are seeking. Continue reading to learn how a tech bootcamp can help you reach your career aspirations and discover several of the best tech bootcamps in Chicago.
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How to Learn Coding in Chicago

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for software developers is expected to grow 26% by 2032. If you’re based in Chicago, there are many coding resources available to help you learn how to code, including self-learning, online courses, and coding bootcamps.
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10 Tech Roles for Sports Fanatics

Have you ever imagined turning your passion for sports into a lucrative career? In this article, we’ll explore several of the most popular tech roles in sports and provide tips for breaking into the industry.
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Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Red Flags: Guarding Your Heart (and Data) this Valentine's Day

Learn how to keep your data safe this Valentine’s season by knowing what online threats to look for and these cybersecurity tips.
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