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Is AI replacing Software Engineers?
Artificial-intelligence chatbots such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT have made a lot of noise this year. These impressive AIs can hold conversations, draft essays, and even write and debug code, all in a matter of seconds. But if AI is so efficient, could it replace Software Engineers entirely, especially those at a more junior level?
Bootcamp Life
Tips for Part-Time Coding Bootcamp Students
Learn some tips to make the most of your part-time coding bootcamp in software development. From organising your schedule to looking after yourself, set yourself up for success in tech.Â
Marine
Marketing Executive
General
A Scot’s Guide to Computer Science Degrees Versus Coding Bootcamps
Explore whether a free computer science degree or a coding bootcamp like Northcoders is your best path to start a tech career in Scotland. Compare costs, skills, timelines, and job prospects for the best path to software development.
Recruitment and Hiring
Introducing our Careers Team: Keely
Meet Keely, Lead Careers Consultant at Northcoders, sharing insights into her role and helping graduates find their dream job in tech.
Keely Madgin
Lead Careers Consultant
Opinion
My First 7 Weeks on a Northcoders Bootcamp: A Physio’s Journey into Software Development
Northcoders student Kate reflects on her experience on the Software Development bootcamp: learning JavaScript, collaborating through pair programming, getting support from tutors, and feeling empowered to achieve her dream software developer career.
Kate Drew
Northcoders Student
My Week 7 Project: APIs, URLs, and Sacred Timelines
Chris, a student on the Northcoders software development bootcamp, takes us through his experience with his backend project using APIs, databases, and GitHub repositories.
Chris Dobson
Student Insights: Choosing the Best Bootcamp to Launch your Tech Career
Discover why students choose Northcoders' part-time Software Development Bootcamp in JavaScript to kickstart their tech careers. Learn about its structured curriculum, exceptional support, and success stories from happy graduates.
My Journey at a Java Bootcamp: The first 6 weeks at Northcoders
Maria, a Northcoders software development bootcamp student, shares her experience with learning to code in Java, working remotely, balancing motherhood, and her excitement for a new career in tech
Maria Santos
Code
How to Learn the Programming Language Python
Discover how to learn Python programming effectively and how joining Northcoders' Data Engineering Bootcamp can accelerate your journey to becoming a proficient Python developer.
Betty Burrell
Marketing Manager
My Journey Through Northcoders: Finding Motivation and Connection in Remote Learning
Discover Alfarooq's inspiring journey through the Northcoders bootcamp, overcoming challenges in remote learning, finding growth in pair programming, and pursuing a dream career in tech.
Alfarooq Almenghawi