We are frequently approached by people who are interested in learning to code, often with the goal of kickstarting a new career. It's not difficult to see why - it's one of the most in demand skills in Scotland (and globally) right now, and this isn't set to change any time soon. Aside from the obvious benefits of great career progression and competitive salaries, perks such as Administrate's 4 day week are becoming increasingly common as companies try to attract and retain the best talent.
Turing Festival is back for another year, with early bird tickets now on sale! This year Full Stack Marketing returns, with the addition of a Product/People day to hear practical lessons on how to build a global digital product. There'll also be the usual drinks, networking and after party in the heart of the worlds biggest festival.
Get out your party poppers and prepare for cake-ageddon, we're two years old! It seems like only yesterday Alex Salmond came by to open our doors and meet some of the best and brightest technology companies in Edinburgh. Not one to be outdone, the week of our second birthday we had a visit from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and DFM John Swinney to meet and greet companies based here.
CodeBase is home to a variety of different games companies, both big and small, who cover the world(s) of online and mobile gaming. As part of our showcase of the different companies who call CodeBase home, we're looking at the exciting formats these companies work in, and the amazing work that they are producing.
It's always nice to celebrate the successes of CodeBase companies, so a massive congratulations to Float for their latest round of investment. Float is a cashflow forecasting tool you can use with your existing accountancy software - their vision is to make forecasting accessible for small business owners.
