What is Software Development?
The World’s Top Programming Languages
These languages and frameworks are in the top technologies used, with JavaScript being the world’s most-used programming language, with nearly 70% of the world’s developers using JS in their work according to Stack Overflow.
What is Full Stack Development?
(And why do we teach it?)
A full stack developer can build front end (what we see) and backend applications for the web. Learn the most popular languages for making websites, web apps, games, animations, and mobile applications. In this track you’ll learn front-end and back-end software development, some of today’s most versatile and sought-after skills.
Design Engaging, Responsive Front-Ends
Discover the power of JavaScript: a language used by nearly every website on the internet to display, animate, and make webpages come to life.
Use Node.js/Express.js to Build Powerful Back-Ends
Learn how to collect and process data using Node.js/Express.js – and also how to manage databases with SQL.
Tap Into The Tech Scene
As the most in-demand language for small to mid-level companies, Node.js/Express.js and Javascript powers the thriving start-up scene, with new jobs opportunities arising daily.
What is Software Development?
The World’s Top Programming Languages
These languages and frameworks are in the top technologies used, with JavaScript being the world’s most-used programming language, with nearly 70% of the world’s developers using JS in their work according to Stack Overflow.
What is Full Stack Development?
(And why do we teach it?)
A full stack developer can build front end (what we see) and backend applications for the web. Learn the most popular languages for making websites, web apps, games, animations, and mobile applications. In this track you’ll learn front-end and back-end software development, some of today’s most versatile and sought-after skills.
Design Engaging, Responsive Front-Ends
Discover the power of JavaScript: a language used by nearly every website on the internet to display, animate, and make webpages come to life.
Use Node.js/Express.js to Build Powerful Back-Ends
Learn how to collect and process data using Node.js/Express.js – and also how to manage databases with SQL.
Tap Into The Tech Scene
As the most in-demand language for small to mid-level companies, Node.js/Express.js and Javascript powers the thriving start-up scene, with new jobs opportunities arising daily.
Program Overview
In the Classroom
Part-time, evening classes work around your schedule so you can begin your career transition while continuing to support yourself. Led by instructors who work as professional software developers, classes focus on in-depth, practical projects that prepare you for success in your new career.
Outside of Class
In the Classroom
Part-time, evening classes work around your schedule so you can begin your career transition while continuing to support yourself. Led by instructors who work as professional software developers, classes focus on in-depth, practical projects that prepare you for success in your new career.
Job Readiness
Students are expected to utilize their e-textbook, unlimited tutoring, and organized group study sessions to practice course material outside of class – part of our flipped classroom approach. By studying outside of class, students can use class time to build their projects and get feedback from their instructor.
Austin Coding Academy’s Full Stack software Development Track is designed to take students from no experience to job ready in under a year. After graduating, students continue to receive support in finding their first job from our Job Placement Course, Director of Job Placement, and various hiring partners.
Outside of Class
Students are expected to utilize their e-textbook, unlimited tutoring, and organized group study sessions to practice course material outside of class – part of our flipped classroom approach. By studying outside of class, students can use class time to build their projects and get feedback from their instructor.
Job Readiness
Austin Coding Academy’s Full Stack software Development Track is designed to take students from no experience to job ready in under a year. After graduating, students continue to receive support in finding their first job from our Job Placement Course, Director of Job Placement, and various hiring partners.
How It Works
Course Structure
Web 101: Intro to Software Development
In Web 101, we start you from the ground up…you’ll learn HTML & CSS to help you build the foundation you need to understand the basics and segway into Javascript. You’ll build a portfolio site, cool landing pages, and even a browser-based game!
- HTML5 + all new HTML5 APIs
- CSS3 + Animations and Transitions
- Version Control Software – Git
- Responsive Web Design
- JavaScript Basics & DOM Manipulation
- Input Control and Form Submissions
JS 211: JavaScript Language Basics
This is when we get into programming properly. Through vanilla JavaScript and Node.js, you’ll solve problems like a developer. How would you build an app to manage your dodgeball team’s roster and keep track of the players’ skill levels?
- Immersion in Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Build Unit Testing + Test Driven Development (TDD)
- Master Callbacks and Functional Programming
- Interact with remote APIs and manipulate data
JS 311: Back-End JavaScript
Databases, Authentication, and Hosting, Oh My! In this course you’ll learn all the back-end tools you need to build the behind-the-scenes functionality for web applications. Build projects that can Create, Read, Update, and Delete their data, using MySQL, Node.js, Express.js, and Google Cloud.
- Shape your own SQL Database
- Serve Express.js routes
- Harness the power of Node.js
- MVC – Model, View, Controller
- Deploy your own Node Modules
- Learn to host, deploy and manage your web applications
JS 411: Javascript Front-End
React and Redux are the hotness in the industry. Created and maintained by Facebook, React.js is a library focused on beautiful user interfaces to display information from those robust databases and APIs you learned in previous courses. In this course you’ll also build your capstone project, showing off all the skills you have!
- Build web apps with React
- Maintain app state with Redux
- Build Production grade Apps with Webpack
- Handle Client-Side Routing
- Expand your knowledge of Git
- Deep-Dive into HTTPS protocol
Job Assistance
Graduate Job-Ready
Practical Curriculum
Our courses are designed to teach you relevant skills through practical application. Learn in-demand technologies by building real-life projects with feedback from professional developers.
Director of Job Assistance
Receive one-on-one attention from our Director of Job Assistance, who provides resume feedback, sets up interviews and events with companies, helps with applying, and more.
Job Assistance Course
Hone your online presence, resume, and interview skills in our 4-week job assistance course. This course is led by both a professional developer and a recruiter and is free to all Austin Coding Academy graduates.
Hiring Partnerships
Austin Coding Academy maintains working relationships with a host of local companies that depend on our graduates to fill open software development positions.
Student Outcomes
ACA prepared me for the job market the way a high school teacher prepares you for college; they gave me a solid foundation of knowledge, taught me what not to do, and consistently reminded me that there was a job out there for me if I was willing to put in the work.
Greg SwanInitially, the flipped classroom model took some adjusting, but I found that I like absorbing the information prior and then coming to class with questions around the parts I didn’t fully understand. This helped me realize the gaps in knowledge throughout the course.
Lillian SituI feel like I am finally getting paid my worth.
Seth Davis