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Most people love to play around on social media while on the job, but Jade is savvy enough to have made that her job. When she first realized the potential power of a simple online post, she knew she’d found her calling. She’s focused her career on helping large businesses and prestigious universities, such as Georgia Tech, maximize their reach with insightfully tailored content.
Ironically for someone so tapped into the pulse of modern communications, she almost chose a career focused on the past. Her initial path would have taken her the way of professor and historian, but fortunately for us, it seems she flourishes on the cutting edge.
Perhaps you know the value of training your development team, but you’re not sure exactly how to get started. You have to ensure that the option you choose is the best value for your employees, and your company. So what exactly is the best way?
With iOS 11 and Android O launching later this year, you may be curious as to whether or not you should spend the money updating your apps. The answer is a resounding yes. Here’s why.
mobbed.io recently chose Big Nerd Ranch as a top company on its “20 Best iOS Development Companies in the World” list.
After a grueling 72-hour competition, our Clash of the Coders 2017 projects are complete and the results are in. With only a few points separating each of our teams, we present our three winners.
The time has come… Clash of the Coders is nearly here. This three-day competition is designed to encourage our Nerds to explore new technologies, push their skills to the limit and consume as much coffee as humanly possible.
Finding time to level up your skills can be hard, but finding the money can be an even bigger roadblock. Here are some of our best tips for paying for your coding bootcamp.
Choosing the wrong partner to build your company’s app can result in bad code, a poorly designed user experience, weeks of delay or tens of thousands of dollars wasted. Avoid these issues by figuring out what you need to know before you start the process.
Many companies believe that developing an app for their company means only developing an iOS app. Here are three reasons why you should consider building an Android app too.
Taking the time to learn a programming language is a huge accomplishment, particularly for those people who are looking to find full-time work as a developer. However, successfully learning one language does not mean that the work is done.
This year, our Nerds really outdid themselves with their blog posts. We’ve had a lot of content to write about—Android Nougat, Swift 3, iOS 10, Elixir and more— and they didn’t disappoint. Check out the top developer blog posts of the year in each category.
Big Nerd Ranch has been chosen as one of the top software training providers in the world by Training Industry.
We’re excited to announce that our client Roadie has won the Best Mobile Startup Award at the 2016 Atlanta Mobile Awards. Presented by the Atlanta Mobile Marketing Organization (AMMO), the awards celebrate innovation in mobile technology and bring attention to mobile marketing, mobile development and mobile hardware created in Atlanta.
Chris Hepworth is an alumnus of the iOS Essentials with Swift bootcamp here at Big Nerd Ranch who recently released his second app in the App Store. Since we love to showcase alumni success, we interviewed him about his career path, his experience at Big Nerd Ranch, and his two complete apps.
It is a common assumption that coding bootcamps are only for students just entering the programming world. But what about those who already code professionally? They can benefit from training, too.
The Internet of Things is becoming a popular topic of conversation, both within the workplace and outside it. But what, exactly, is the Internet of Things? And what impact is it going to have on you and your business?
We recently interviewed Director of Web Chris Aquino about his work at Big Nerd Ranch, how he stays relevant in his field, and the release of our newest book.
In this video, Paul Turner expands on his post on Doze Mode in Android Nougat and walks you through how to test Doze Mode on your devices.
It’s been possible to write cross-platform SpriteKit code, but you had to build all the boilerplate yourself. The new Xcode 8 Beta 3 includes a new project template for cross-platform games, saving many hours of repetitive setup. In this video, Steve Sparks walks through the structure of the template and shows you how to start creating your own.
If you’re a manager, it may seem like a risky investment to offer professional development to your employees. The fear is that employees can take their new knowledge elsewhere, but in reality, when employees receive the training they need, the returns exceed your monetary spend.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that app developers earn a median of $98,260 annually. With such a high salary, more and more people are beginning to learn the skills needed to obtain a job as an app developer. But which programming language should you choose?
We’ve just kicked off a series of short how-to videos. Today, Dee Del Rosario shows you how to use n to manage multiple versions of Node.js.