The cloud computing industry is BOOMING. It’s become an essential part of IT infrastructure and our lives. We’re using cloud-based tech everyday without even thinking about it — streaming music and TV by the pool, learning the latest Tiktok dance, emailing, and the most important feature of life — your…

We have all experienced the highs and lows of launching a new product. Months (if not years) of work has been building to a nail biting moment. All eyes across the business watching with high hopes as the reputation of the company and your team are all at stake. Sleepless nights spent worrying about its success and the relentless fear that once it goes live bugs and faults will start to surface. The pressure is immense.

One of the fastest-growing fields within tech right now is software testing. Software testing makes sure digital products work smoothly, bug free and as intended. It’s a fundamental process required for quality assurance and protecting a company’s products, revenue and reputation. Software testing can really be the make or break of a successful product launch. What does a software tester do? A software tester is responsible for designing and running tests to identify any bugs, defects or issues that may be preventing any software running smoothly. They identify errors, missing requirements, or process gaps through manual testing or automated testing tools.

Key members from the Makers community weigh in on bringing more gender equality into tomorrow’s technology sector — The winners of our annual Women in Software initiative were announced a week ago, and we couldn’t be more proud to share the work of these women with the world. You can see the full list of 2022 winners here.

For several years, Tommy Williams was our beloved community manager who took care of Makers alumni through running meetups, events, and technical workshops. Last year, he decided to change careers through the Makers Apprentice program. Here he shares his experience and tips for aspiring Apprentices. — Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been a bit of a computer geek. I was the go-to person for every teacher, parent, or kid when it was a computer-related question. I always felt in tune with computers — in fact, when I was 11, I hacked my primary…

London is at the epicentre of the UK’s tech boom, with the rest of the country following suit. As regions transform into thriving tech hubs, jobs in the sector are becoming hotter than ever, with software developers being one of the most in-demand occupations in the UK. This leaves businesses…

We recently hosted an event in collaboration with CTO Craft. Moderated by Zoe Cunningham (Director of Softwire, a leading software development consultancy), Kay Lack (Director of Training at Makers, Europe’s first coding bootcamp) and Sara Tateno (Founder of Happity, the UK’s leading platform for baby & toddler classes.) discussed how…

Last year, we launched a scholarship programme in collaboration with Coding Black Females to offer six free places on our course for their members. Adrienne Galloway was one of those scholars. We caught up with her to hear more about what prompted her into the tech industry, useful…

You’ve probably heard of Web3, but maybe you’re not quite sure what it is. Right now, web3 definitely seems to be having its moment, as everyone from rappers like Snoop Dogg to French president Macron seems to be talking about its opportunities — whether it’s NFTs or electronic sports. So…