"Hacking" isn’t always a bad word in the tech space anymore, thanks to the growing popularity of "ethical hacking" and events like "hackathons".
Senior software developer Gwendolyn Faraday loves the power of hackathons to bring beginners together and let them sharpen their skills in a fun and supportive environment, and she now hosts her own hackathons for beginners.
In the episode, Gwen discusses...
Why hackathons were so important for her own learning journey How to prepare for a hackathon and other hackathon tips What to do if you’re going to a hackathon alone, instead of with a teamLearn more about Gwen and what we discussed on the Learn to Code With Me website.
Thank you to this episode’s sponsors, Flatiron School and .TECH Domains.
The End of Season 6
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S6E19: An Introduction to Open Source Projects for Beginners
S6E18: Etsy Data Engineering Director Shares Her Experience of Inclusion in Tech
S6E17: From Newbie Coder to Google Software Engineer in Just 6 Months
S6E16: Falling into a Career in FinTech and Content Marketing
S6E15: The Rise of Coding Bootcamps (And How They Can Transform Your Career)
S6E14: An Introduction to Data Privacy and Data Protection for Developers
S6E13: Becoming a DevOps Engineer With No Experience and No Degree
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