How I Learned To Code

21 January 2013 | Uncategorized

It requires a commitment of putting your life on hold. It was a right time for me, because I had achieved enough proficiency that I knew I could build. Being able to do well at Hacker School has validated for me that I have been initiated to this path of software...

5 Reasons Not To Apply To Hacker School

4 January 2013 | Uncategorized

Late applications to Hacker School are still open; you can apply here. By Lisa Neigut (Android Developer, Etsy) Jane Wang, a colleague of mine from Hacker School, wrote a compelling article about why you should consider going to Hacker School. If you’re...

Hacker School Alum Answers 5 Questions About Applying

1 January 2013 | Uncategorized

Apply early and do your best on the application, but do not agonize over it. Also please don’t wait until the start of Hacker School to start building. Start now. If you want to go to Hacker School, just remember – keep building. By Jane Wang (Hacker, Etsy) I...

5 Reasons You Should Apply To Hacker School

27 December 2012 | Uncategorized

There’s a focus at Hacker School to ship. People will ask you about what you build every week. You get to ship and tell people about it. By Jane Wang (Hacker, Etsy) Women who are interested in programming and computer science should be encouraged to take the leap in...