Stories about our graduates, partners and us. Enjoy reading!

2022.04.07.

What is no-code: Everything you need to know

For many of us, IT looks appealing but difficult at the same time. Compiling a working code seems out of reach for people outside the IT sector. But have you ever thought if it's possible to start a career in IT without the need of coding?

2022.03.24.

What is Data Engineering and why would it be a good career choice for you?

Big Data has recently turned the business world upside down and has created a need for professionals who can create order out of chaos, i.e. who can create and operate data management systems that allow the organization, cleansing, transformation and analysis of millions of data points.

2022.03.22.

“It is like playing Lego” – What does a Data Engineer do?

Barnabás Kádár got into coding as a social scientist because he wanted to find a STEM job. Since then, he has become an experienced Data Engineer and now teaches Python programming himself. What does a Data Engineer do, what skills does he need and who should choose this career path? Learn more about Data Engineering through Barni's story!

2022.03.01.

Low-code Q&A: You asked, we answered

The benefits of low-code, or platform-based development are widely recognized by more and more companies, however, there are still many questions around the technology. That’s why we organized a roundtable session where we discussed the platform’s potentials, including the fact that low-code can be the perfect entry point to an IT career.

2022.02.02.

Hello IT! for Women - Exciting journeys towards IT careers

In 2021 July, we launched our free, online, basic level IT support course called "Hello IT! for Women" in cooperation with INCO Academy - Work in Tech and with the support of Google.org. Through the program, we are helping 300 women to prepare for the challenges of digitalization.

2022.02.01.

Career change maxed out: from accountant to chef, then to full-stack developer

Richárd Németh started programming during his second career change. After graduating from Green Fox, he worked as a front-end developer, then recently changed to a full-stack position, and his current job has taken him to the USA. How does he spend a working day and what skills does he need for his job? Discover the world of full-stack development through Ricsi’s story!

2022.01.25.

What makes low-code a booming technology?

The low-code development platform market is expected to witness a notable annual growth rate of 31.3% during 2020–2030. According to P&S Intelligence, the market revenue will reach $190,792.6 million by 2030. This trend has a significant impact on the job market as well, creating a huge demand for low-code developers. In order to provide a better understanding of low-code and the opportunities it creates, we organized a roundtable discussion. Check out the key insights that came out of the session.

2022.01.05.

Niki and low-coding: from an accidental meeting to an exciting career abroad

The popularity of low-code platforms is increasing in the whole world, and the demand for experts in this field is growing rapidly. Nikolett Tarjáni-Dobos left her dietician career to become a software developer and has been working as a low-code programmer in Germany for almost 2 years. She first heard about this field when she was looking for a job. Yet, she now feels lucky that this became her new career. But what does a low-code developer do and how does a working day go? We asked Niki about these topics as well as about the misconceptions around low-coding.

2021.12.02.

From interpreter to Salesforce developer: what can you expect when you move into this field?

COVID made Zsolt Náday start a course at Green Fox in 2020, but he was going to do it sooner or later anyway. The epidemic period after the course was less suitable for job hunting, but Zsolt was finally able to choose from several companies and found a job as a Salesforce developer. How does he spend a working day and what skills does he need? Read our interview and get to know the world of Salesforce developers.

2021.12.01.

5 signs that low-code development is for you

The demand for tailor-made software has perhaps never been higher. There is now an app for almost everything, for any aspect of our personal or professional life. Yet, companies and users are always looking for more and more, and new ideas are being created and implemented.

2021.11.22.

5 myths about low-code that everyone believes but are actually false

As the low-code market grows, so do the rumours associated with it. Many do not understand this phenomenon at all and therefore can easily believe the nonsense. Here are the five biggest mistakes and myths about low-code. Find out where they came from and what is behind them!

2021.07.26.

Fast progress awaits those switching to the IT profession

The IT profession awaits career changers with real opportunities. Green Fox Academy's alumni research shows that our graduates are moving fast in terms of both position and salary. Find out more about how they utilizied the skills learned at Green Fox in their careers!

2019.09.17.

Why join a bootcamp with a background in programming?

I expected to learn a lot, but I got more than that - says programmer Jesse Smith who arrived from Silicon Valley to Green Fox’s embedded systems course.

2018.03.14.

The dental technician who risked it all and won

He studied to be a lawyer and became a dental technician. Then he realized that due to the incredible advancements in technology, there would be an ever-decreasing demand for human work. Richárd Szabó completed the Green Fox course and has been working as a junior developer for the past one year. He managed to fully realize his plan to start working in his new career before he turns 30.

2018.01.19.

The nursery-school teacher, who wrote stories from code

“Someone stole some code from Python God, please help me find it!” - Fanni Fulmer, the storyteller girl, presented her Friday demo tasks at Green Fox embedded in stories after abandoning her career as a nursery-teacher and becoming a programmer. She said it feels good to get a few smiles out of the JavaScript class after a grueling weekend.