SHA BLOG
Welcome to our Blog! Here, we will share our knowledge about the future of education, some tips for your career growth and what we are doing as an organisation.
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7 Reasons Why Choosing Full-Stack Web Development is the Right Choice
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, choosing a career path can feel like trying to hit a moving target. Yet, taking into account all the technologies and trends, full-stack web development remains a steadfast beacon for those aspiring to make an impact in the tech...
SHA Events: Product Management Strategies with Pavlo Pedenko
On 22.11.2023, we have the exclusive privilege of having Pavlo Pedenko as our guest speaker on the topic of “Product Management Strategies”. Damian Vavanos hosted the event from Social Hackers Academy, and it was full of interesting discussions, suggestions, and ideas...
The Quality Education in Technology: How Our Program Fulfills This Essential Need
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, the importance of quality education cannot be overstated. With the tech industry's constant innovations and shifting demands, a robust and comprehensive education is vital for anyone looking to enter and excel in this...
2 Methods of Fast Sorting Algorithms by Zakaria Loai
Zakaria Loai is a Social Hackers Academy graduate from the Career Track for Full-Stack Web Development in Class 17. Following his work, we find very interesting and valuable articles on his Medium profile discussing diverse topics in Full-Stack Development. One of...
4 best Laptops for Coding and 3 alternatives
In the digital symphony of the 21st century, every coder is a maestro, wielding tools of innovation and creation. But, just as a virtuoso violinist needs a Stradivarius to bring forth their best melodies, a coder requires a laptop tailored to their craft. Dive deep...
The Team of Social Hackers Academy; This is Yasmeen
In the ever-evolving landscape of the corporate world, the importance of education and skill development cannot be overstated. In our pursuit of excellence, we often turn to the leaders who guide us through this dynamic terrain. Today, we invite you to step into the...
Tools & Technologies for Programmers
In the programming world, having the right tools can turn a frustrating experience into a highly productive one. Whether you're just beginning your coding journey or aiming to level up your skills for a career in the tech industry, it's crucial to become an expert...
The Team of Social Hackers Academy; This is Zainab
At our interview desk, we have today our Employability Manager at Social Hackers Academy. Zainab is a beautiful person & dedicated professional, helping our students with their soft skills and their employability development. To get to know her better, we decided...
Insights Unlocked: SHA Events
Welcome to our blog: Insights Unlocked: SHA Events, where we take you on an enriching journey through the events we have hosted in the past. Each of these gatherings was a celebration of knowledge, innovation, and inspiration, bringing together experts and enthusiasts...
Employability Course with Social Hackers Academy
As technology continues to revolutionise industries, traditional educational models struggle to keep pace with the skills required in the modern workforce. That's where the Social Hackers Academy's Full-Stack Career Track sets itself apart. The program combines the...
Building Strong Professional Relationships Through Networking
As the saying goes, "It's not what you know, it's who you know." While this may not be entirely true, there's no denying that networking is essential for career development. Whether you're just starting out in your career or are a seasoned professional, building...
Social Hackers Academy | Career Day
Our mission at Social Hackers Academy is to make education accessible to everyone and to provide our students with the real-life experiences and skills they need to succeed in the tech industry. Our program is designed to give you support in every stage of your...
Create a Job Search Strategy, then apply
Having a strategy is the ultimate rule and practice. Instead, you build a bridge, plan to execute a campaign, start a business, or search for a job. Yes, there is a strategy in your all-out job searching. 100 + applications, you even forgot where you have applied for....
The Power of Blockchain: Exploring 6 Potential Applications of this Revolutionary Technology
What is Blockchain Technology? Blockchain technology is a decentralised, transparent, and secure distributed ledger system. It enables several parties to preserve a shared record of transactions, removing the need for intermediaries like banks. It was designed to...
The Team of Social Hackers Academy; This is Maro
Writing down an idea is something that requires a lot of knowledge, creativity and will. Social Hackers Academy has its lucky to have Maro Samara in its Fundraising team as a Proposal Writer. But that's not all. Every company needs individuals who know how to make an...
SHAs students’ Final Projects in Coding
Projects are driven by our knowledge, experience, and intuitions. They are proof of our expertise, commitment, and willingness to try. It's a masterpiece of what we learned and a great source of further motivation for study or work. Here at Social Hackers Academy, we...
Don’t give up! How to Overcome Challenges in Coding
Getting into the Programming world is a challenging move. Many unanswered questions can appear in seconds in your thoughts. The most common would be: How to overcome challenges in coding? The tech industry is the No. 1 industry in the world to work in. Possibilities...
The Team of Social Hackers Academy; This is Halim
A technical instructor is a professional who specializes in providing training and instruction on technical skills and knowledge. They play a crucial role in helping individuals and organizations develop the expertise they need to succeed in today's fast-paced,...
Everything for Soft Skills in the Web Developer Hiring Process
Statistically, the most stressful part of looking for a job is the interview. An open role for Web Developer increases dopamine in the person looking for a job. Before one web developer clicks the Apply button for the wanted job, one needs to be confident about their...
First Steps into JavaScript | Something you should know
Thinking about what you will face in your process of becoming a Developer is perfectly correct. What will you learn, and what will be the coding language you want to master? A career as a Web Developer understands good knowledge of the universal coding language, also...
Freelance in Coding, Pros and Cons
We must go back in time to understand what Freelance is about. Analysing history, we can find that the word “Freelance” had deeper roots, if not Ancient, than Medieval. According to the novel book of Sir Walter Scott, “Ivanhoe’’, the Lord in that time refers to paying...
How much time do I need to become a programmer
Becoming a programmer doesn't take time; it takes dedication. Naturally, we put ourselves in a situation where we can see ourselves further in time. For example, when it comes to becoming a programmer, one of the first questions is: "Yes, but how much time do I need...
You can learn coding even in your 50s
As technology becomes increasingly ingrained in our lives, learning to code has become an increasingly valuable skill. And contrary to popular belief, you're never too old to learn to code! In fact, there are lots of online resources and communities that can help you...
How to set up a profile on GitHub
How to set up a profile on GitHub is the direction of our Blog Post today. But first, we want to tell you more about our passion. Here at Social Hackers Academy, we are fully dedicated to our students and to all other developers out there to be great. But not only to...
10 jobs that you can get into tech industry in 2023
As the tech industry evolves, so do the jobs required to support it. Here are just a few of the jobs that will be in high demand in the future as technology advances.
Meet our Employability Team, vol. 2
One of the great things about working for a company is the team you build with your colleagues. Having that support system makes work more enjoyable and can make difficult challenges more manageable. This week, we asked our lovely Employability Manager: Hanan Majali,...
How learning coding can challenge you
When people think of learning to code, they usually think it is a hard task. However, learning to code can be very challenging. There are a lot of different coding languages out there, and each one has its own set of rules and its own learning principles. If you are...
Problem Solving Technique in Coding
Are you thinking about how you can improve your problem-solving skills or logic in coding? Or how can you start feeling more confident and comfortable in solving technical challenges and expressing your ideas clearly and adequately, especially in an interview? After...
The Team of Social Hackers Academy; This is Slim
We interviewed our Education Manager, Slim Kasraoui, to learn about his daily habits and educational background. Every organization needs to be deeply connected with efficient communication within itself. Many departments in one organization collaborate for common...
Code from Anywhere, and how
Freedom at its finest. It is a new way of thinking, working and collaborating. Coding is just a huge part of it. Nowadays we can move from place to place, without stopping our job, tasks or meetings. Coding is a big part of every development in the business world....
Why coding is the new language of the world
Coding has a long and fascinating history, dating back to the early days of computing. It is difficult to underestimate the role of coding in modern life.
Staying healthy, while studying
Let’s be clear about one thing. Productivity is related to our health and well-being, a huge part of our overall success.
The Advantage of Studying in a Team
What is the advantage of studying in a team? Learning alone is like hunting alone. Back in the days of the Iron age, people realized that sharing ideas, experiences, and knowledge led to far better results in surviving, building shelters, and caring for each other....
How much time do people spend on Social Media
Our planet Earth is getting more connected than ever. Technology helps us achieve engagement, as we can quickly share all the news, best moments, places, ideas, birthdays, victories, and sometimes sad and negative experiences. It gives us easy access to all...
Why you should become Web Developer
You have wondered, “Maybe I need to become a Developer, one who has a good salary, works remote and has flexibility”, but every time you say that, something stops you. Let’s discover the benefits of becoming a Web Developer and how you can be one. But first of...
World Environment Day: Even our thoughts can influence
It’s not only one day per year. It’s every day, it’s constant habit, it’s education and responsibility. Talking about environment it’s crucial for our living, but acting brings us to something much more….
Coding Languages and skills needed to become a Front-End Web developer
The following article is meant to be a guide for coding languages and the skills needed to become a web developer.
Is it late to become a Web Developer in 2022?
Is it late to become a web developer in 2022? Come on; it’s not even late to ask the question. Let’s find out why?!
6 Reasons to Become a Web developer
If you love technology, and are looking for an exciting career, here are 6 reasons to become a Front-End Web developer in 2021.
Is Coding really for Me ?
Is coding for Me ? Have you ever felt like you just aren’t smart enough to become a coder? you’ve probably had enough of the “Frustration is part of the process” pep talks, you just can’t help but think that someone will figure out that you’re an impostor, you’re not cut out for this field. You’re not the only one who feels like this, Impostor Syndrome is an enemy to programmers of all levels.
What is exactly a programming language and why there are so many of them ?
Which Programming language to learn when starting your coding journey, you may find yourself asking; What exactly is a programming language? and Which one should I learn?
Artificial Intelligence: The Unwanted Guardian
Artificial intelligence (AI) is defined as the ability of a computer or a robot controlled by a computer to do tasks that are usually done by humans. The coinage of the term AI dates back to 1956. Over the past decades, it has been applied to various fields such as...
Matrices in JavaScript: Multi-Dimensional Arrays.
Matrices in JavaScript:A Multi-dimensional array is an array with more than one level or dimension, it is commonly used to store data for mathematic computations, image processing, and record management. For example, a normal chess board has 8 rows and 8 columns which...
Document Object Model(DOM) Manipulation in JavaScript
By Christina Daskalopoulou, May 2021 | Javascript DOM manipulation is one of the most important skills for a web developer to acquire. In this topic we will discuss the 4 most important methods that we can use to access DOM elements. And we will also address their...
Testing the Integrity of your JavaScript Application using QUnit
It's Friday afternoon and you have just finished developing your latest cool web app in JavaScript. Feeling comfortable and pat yourself in the back as you've followed all the best coding practices. You've structured your app in separate modules. You've organized your...
Why you should start coding with Social Hackers Academy
Start Coding with Social Hackers Academy In our previous post, we have mentioned why its important to learn coding for all of us, even for the ones that are not engineers or coders. So, take your time toread our post so you can have a summary in your mind....
Need to hire a Senior Web Developer? It’s JavaScript Showtime!
The world we live in is increasingly submerged in the sea of technology. Taking advantage of this computing boom can prevent you from drowning, and if you do it from a boss position, much better. Therefore, being a Senior Web Developer can be your dream come...
Can Machine Learning help you practice your Yoga postures?
Can Machine Learning help you practice your Yoga postures? You bet it can! Cristina Maillo has used Google’s TensorFlow.JS Machine Learning framework to detect your body pose through your computer’s web camera and help you practice those Yoga postures. An automated...
Best Practices for initializing a JavaScript Application
One of the most common questions that beginners in JavaScript ask, is how to initialize their JS code in a web page and make sure that it adheres to suggested practices and avoid conflicts with other JS libraries or code currently running on the same web page. Here...
Why learning code is important?
Why learning code is important? Starting from today ask yourself why learning code is so important. Answer is right here. Coding is for everyone. Whether you are planning to set your future career as an engineer, or coming from a completely different profession....
Do you know how our students united refugees during COVID-19?
Do you know how our students united refugees during COVID-19? Murtaza and Amir are SHA students and they have won the first prize of the ‘Laureate of the Future Programme’ granting them for their social action idea for people in refugees camps. Meet the two young...
How to successfully face with online interviews?
Online interviews are now part of our lives. They are cost-effective and COVID free, so make sure you have the right tools and skills to get your next job. In 2020, the world increased the use of technology due to COVID-19. Of course, this was also reflected in the...
Ask Me Anything with Colt Steele – How to find a job as a junior developer
⬇️ You can read Colt Steel's interview below ⬇️ Damian Vananos So, let's start by introducing myself. My name is Damian Vavanos. I'm the co-founder and I'm currently the general manager of Social Hackers Academy. A coding boot camp, a nonprofit coding boot camp...
Why are we changing our values and re-calibrate our Mission statement
It was about 3 years ago when I sat down with SHA’s fellow co-founder Chris Owen and Michael Thomas to discuss our values, mission and vision. It took quite some time to do that and we each worked on it individually on their own word file. Then we merged all 3 docs...
Remote Learning Tips for Everyone
For web developers there is no fear of being bored of sitting in front of the computer for longer hours, we thought. But sometimes it can be hard for everyone. That's why here are remote learning tips for you to stay on the right track of being productive and want to...
Tools to Hack Your Digital Transformation
You already know that the culture of an organisation plays a key role in it’s day to day efficiency and achievement of long term goals. And while the term that was introduced in 1951 is without a doubt still relevant in a modern working environment, the concept of...
We are Social Hackers! We are making employability accessible, through education, for 1 year now! And we are aiming higher…
It started as an idea. To combine software programming and social impact. To connect the digital industry with social vulnerable groups and erase inequalities in our community, To improve refugees’ lives through technology. We saw the potential on the society and the...
”The idea of becoming a web developer excites me”
Another application letter from a potential software engineering courses: “With this letter, I would like to express my interest in becoming a student in Social Hackers Academy. My name is P., I am 35 years old and I come from the capital of Greece, Athens. I am a...
“There is no boundary in programming”
Τhis is what a student stated, when he expressed his interest in joining our coding school. He doesn’t have much knowledge but he is really passionate about learning from new ventures. “I am W. I was born in the southwest of Iran where the Iran — Iraq war happened. I...
“Thinking outside the box is one of the greatest assets someone demonstrates”
One more letter from our students’ applications: Dear Sir/Madam I only recently discovered your site and the opportunities you so kindly offer a few days ago; I must admit it was, by far, the most exciting thing I’ve heard of so far and definitely a chance I would not...
