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ProgrammingBecome A Software Developer Before The End Of 2025 by moatacad(op): 1:24pm On May 23, 2025
Every year, we work with those interested in getting into the software development industry to make their dream come true!

They are empowered to follow their desired career path such as paid-employment, freelancing or entrepreneurship.

In 2024, the following Alumni pursued paid employment route:

Blessing, who now works as a Process Automation Developer for a financial institution, stated, "I am currently using some of the concepts learned during the boot camp from working with PHP and integrating APIs to develop and automate workflows." Read the complete interview with him here ( https://www.nairaland.com/8398214/interview-moat-academys-alumnus-blessing ).

And, Taofeek, who now works as a Business Process Automation Developer also in a financial institution, said “I can confidently say I received more value than what I paid for.”- Read complete interview with him here (https://www.nairaland.com/8431207/confidently-say-received-more-value)

Some additional people who graduated from the Academy in 2024 and where they currently work:

Abdulrahman, Software Engineer at Uniswitch
Chukwuma, Full Stack Developer at KPIE
Efemezino, Frontend Developer at Agroye
Rukayat, Software Developer, Uniswitch
Joshua, Frontend Web Developer, CLIQup, Germany
Dolapo, Full Stack Developer at KPIE
Oluwatobi, Software Architect at Stanbic IBTC
Racheal, Web Developer at Dorisa Technologies
Joachim, Web Developer at The Wristband Company, UK
Victor, Lead, User Experience Management at Sterling Bank

Do not let 2025 pass you by! Apply by completing our assessment form on https://moatacademy.com/signup/apply

You may wonder: how fulfilling and rewarding is it to be a software developer in the long run?
Here are a few of our alumni that graduated years ago and are trusted by local and international businesses :

Fisayo, Lead, Site Reliability Engineer at Interswitch Group
Mariam, Senior Application Engineer. Sourcegraph, UK
Mustapha, Senior Software Engineer at Equity Bank,Kenya
Johannes, Senior Business Engineer at A2Z Cloud,UK
Victor, Lead Power Platform Developer at SYKE, UK
Sunkanmi, Backend Software Engineer at HBK, UK
Samuel, Senior Software Engineer at Stanbic IBTC
Ebenezer, Senior Azure Solution Engineer at Swiss Re, UK
Motunrayo,Data Engineer at Bloomberg LP,Uk
Alexander, Senior Software Engineer, Scam AI

Indeed, Software Development offer a sustainable career and Moat Academy set a strong foundation to fruitful and lasting career.

Wait no further, apply early before all our slots are taken, complete our assessment form on https://moatacademy.com/signup/apply
A non-technical telephone interview will immediately follow (take note that prior knowledge of software development is not required).

Commencement Date : August 11, 2025
Duration: 13 Weeks, Monday to Friday ( 9am -3pm)

Below is about a minute video tour of Moat Academy:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHJ8B1G4LLk?si=19r6PTjm9f_ET6yu
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Programming” I Can Confidently Say I Received More Value Than What I Paid For.” – Taofeek by moatacad(op): 1:53pm On May 21, 2025
An Interview with Moat Academy's Alumnus, Taofeek Ishola, Now a Business Process Automation Developer in a Financial Institution

Can we meet you?
My name is Taofeek Ishola and I am a tech enthusiast

What were you doing before coming to Moat Academy?
I was serving as a Corp member.

What is the name of your current company and role?
I currently work as a Business Process Automation Developer in a financial institution.

What exactly do you want to achieve with the software development skills?
I want to use my skills to develop applications that make a positive impact on people's lives and provide long-term value.

Why did you choose Moat Academy for Developers?
I chose Moat Academy because of its reputation for producing software developers who work in various organizations around the world. After my time there, I can confidently say I received more value than what I paid for.

How have things changed for you since gaining software development skills?
I have become more confident in my ability to develop full-stack applications. I now have a better understanding of the software development landscape.

What was your biggest fear before coming to Moat Academy and what do you feel about it now?
I have previously lacked the understanding and ability of building a functional application within a short time frame. My time at Moat Academy helped in building my confidence in achieving this, especially through assignments and classworks. This gave me the ability to develop a working application by the end of the program.

How will you describe your experience in Moat Academy?
It was a fun but yet challenging experience that moved me to push beyond my limits. Asides the skills I gained lots of valuable lessons from the tutors. I also had the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals

What have you been able to achieve with the training?
The skills and experiences I gained in the academy has helped me in landing my current role.

Can you share your experiences with us since you graduated from Moat Academy?
It has been a pleasant experience. My experience at moat academy provided me with the basics of learning other programming languages that has allowed me to better add value in my organization.

What advice do you have for those coming into Moat Academy?
If you put in the work, you will definitely get results. And always ask for help when you need it: no one is an island of knowledge.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Leading teams that build valuable applications.

When you are thinking of an accelerated career path in the Software development Industry, think Moat Academy

To be part of our next coding boot camp, complete our assessment form on https://moatacademy.com/signup/apply

ProgrammingRe: Devastating Effects Of Software Errors: A Wake-up Call by moatacad(op): 12:29am On May 19, 2025
@ iLoveYouToo: No one who has performed well in the program is expected to intern. Internships and apprenticeships are the two routes to the professional world.

An apprenticeship is mostly structured (time required and what to learn from time to time is already scheduled), and you learn from masters. In contrast, an internship is unstructured and you only learn from your senior colleagues while carrying out their tasks.

At Moat Academy, we operate an apprenticeship model, and you have probably seen several of our graduates landing full-time jobs following their training.

We support our alumni and develop long-term relationships with them. Since they have been empowered, they are no longer where they used to be , and our relationship even becomes mutual. Our Alumni are key part of our framework.

The time commitment cannot be compromised; to be very good, you must commit the time. Our August cohort will require daily attendance.
ProgrammingDevastating Effects Of Software Errors: A Wake-up Call by moatacad(op):
Technology is designed to make life easier — to automate processes, save time, and reduce human effort.
But behind every line of code is a human, and behind every system is a person who relies on it.

As software developers, our work is more than creating features.
It is noble — and it carries serious responsibility.

Technical Glitch, A Life Lost
Following the release of candidates’ results by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Nigeria, a 19-year-old student tragically ended her life after receiving what she believed was a poor UTME (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination) score: she thought her dreams were over. Her confidence was shattered. This is heartbreaking.

Not until days after the release of the result that investigation into JAMB’s system revealed that the system could not be trusted due to technical error.

Not a hack.
Not a breach.
Just… a glitch.

But the consequence? Irreversible.

The Weight We Carry as Developers
At Moat Academy ( https://moatacademy.com/ ), when teaching software development, we lay emphasis on the need to test edge cases, understand the “why” beneath every abstractions and know the impact of every decision made in the code. It is not until one starts building systems for safety-critical industries like airline, health monitoring etc that security be given its place because the truth is: every piece of software is safety-critical as long as real people are using it.

The platforms we build hold the dreams, data, time, and dignity of real users: even the smallest bug can have devastating consequences.

Security has long be classified as a “non-functional requirement”, much like visual design or UX enhancements. How can security be a ‘nice to have’ ? optional ? No, It must be central to how we build!

Avoiding the Glitch
Some 8 years ago when Moat Academy was founded, one of the challenge in the software industry we sought to address was the proliferation of software developers who ‘created applications’ through a copy-and-paste approach – code monkeys who simply copy insecure and unvalidated codes from online forums and use indiscriminately because they either do not have a deep understanding or are not aware of security best practices in application development.

Now, in the era of vibe coding, the conversation must shift even further. We must teach developers to understand the building blocks of software, to explore why things work, because that is how innovators and creators are born!

The software we build has real consequences; it can determine: who gets admitted to school, who gets hired, who gets credit, who feels empowered and who feels invisible, we can not afford to leave the fate our users in the hands of LLM prompts.

The tragedy surrounding the JAMB result is a reminder that all “technical glitches” must be investigated and where necessary, people must be held accountable.

That’s why data protection regulations like the GDPR mandate disclosure of security breaches.
Transparency and accountability help us grow, improve, and restore public trust.

ProgrammingWorkers' Day: Work Is Looking For You by moatacad(op): 8:01pm On May 01, 2025
Today is a unique day to celebrate hardworking individuals who have contributed to making the world a better place to live.

For individuals who want to enter the workforce this year or change employment, here is a reminder that it is very possible. Every year, we work with those who wish to enter the software development industry to make their dream come true!

For example, in 2024 , the following people along with others were successfully transitioned into their dream roles:

Abdulrahman, Software Engineer at Uniswitch
Chukwuma, Full Stack Developer at KPIE
Efemezino, Frontend Developer at Agroye
Rukayat, Software Developer, Uniswitch
Joshua, Frontend Web Developer, CLIQup
Dolapo, Full Stack Developer at KPIE
Oluwatobi, Software Architect at Stanbic IBTC
Racheal, Web Developer at Dorisa Technologies
Opeoluwa, Full-stack Developer at DesignXcel
Victor , Lead, User Experience Management at Sterling Bank

In 2023 , the following individuals, among others, successfully transitioned into their ideal roles:

Carrington, Software Developer at Zidio Development
Victoria, Backend developer ZetivaHR
Nancy, Python Developer at Coast Technologies
Adaora, Back End Developer at Zojatech
David, Full-stack Developer at FFSD
Oguchi, Application Developer at MainOne
Joshua, Django Developer at TM30
Dennis, Laravel Developer SaaSphere Limited
Femi, Euro Full Stack Developer at Mega Atlantic Nigeria Ltd
Opeyemi, Frontend Developer at Metoda

Over the years, we have consistently ushered numerous individuals into the field of software development, as evidenced above!

In 2025, companies are still looking for those who are competent and ready to work in this industry ( see screenshot below of a google search results for software developer jobs in Nigeria ).

Let’s work with you to bring you to competence in our next coding boot camp by completing our assessment form on https://moatacademy.com/signup/apply

ProgrammingRe: Moat Academy Demo Day: Participants Unveil Apps Tackling Real-world Issues by moatacad(op): 10:25am On Apr 15, 2025
Domainer1999:
Another CBEX. grin
We have existed for more than 8 years and have groomed software talents that have gone to work for companies in Nigeria and abroad. We are celebrating our participants that have put in the effort to turn their ideas into products. Please, no negatives; encourage them!
ProgrammingMoat Academy Demo Day: Participants Unveil Apps Tackling Real-world Issues by moatacad(op): 9:06am On Apr 15, 2025
Today, we celebrate the participants in our ongoing coding boot camp (Cohort 30), which began on January 13, 2025, for their hard work and devotion.

On Thursday, April 10, 2025, with about a week left in the boot camp, our participants demonstrated various web applications they developed from the ground up using the newly gained knowledge, skills and abilities.

Here, we highlight four of them that can deal with some of the issues facing the world today.

Transportation: Peddle by Ifeoluwa

Having another means of transportation that is accessible and efficiently run that does not use fossil fuel energy could bring some relief to the masses
Peddle is a bicycle rental platform where members can hire bicycles at the nearest station and return them to the closest station to their final destination.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJJRA2oUSWA&feature=youtu.be

It was developed using PHP OOP for the backend and frontend technologies including HTML, CSS, Bootstraps, and Javascript/Jquery.

Business : BizNaija by Mary

BizNaija is an online business directory where businesses can enlist for increased visibility.

This allows SMEs to save money on advertising while also increasing sales of their products and services.

https://vimeo.com/1075396157/df59ba0913

Food: Foodie Go by Samuel

Foodie Go makes it easy to order and receive food products online, particularly fish and poultry.
It will eventually lower the cost of food for the general public by increasing supply, making it more accessible, and lowering logistical costs.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LyTwQpzfyo?si=u-LYd3bhzGRTc9ki

Samuel developed it using PHP OOP for the backend and frontend technologies like HTML, CSS, Bootstraps, and Javascript/Jquery.

House Rent: Easy by JB.

Rent-Easy is a property classified ads that enable Landlords and prospective tenant direct interaction eliminating middlemen (agency’s fee) thereby reducing housing cost.

https://vimeo.com/1075390546/34149ca4aa

Using frontend technologies like HTML, CSS, Bootstraps, and Javascript/Jquery with Python Flask for the backend, JohnBosco developed Rent-easy.

At Moat Academy we upskill our participants to the point that they can develop web applications on their own even before before the program is over.

We are happy to have remained dedicated to our mission of raising remarkable software developers!

Are you interested in becoming a software developer?

Apply by completing our assessment form on https://moatacademy.com/signup/apply to be part of our upcoming 13-week coding boot camp starting April 28, 2025, which will take place Monday through Friday.
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ProgrammingAn Interview With Moat Academy's Alumnus, Blessing, Now A Process Automation Dev by moatacad(op): 2:22pm On Apr 14, 2025
"I currently utilize some of the concepts learnt during the boot camp from working with PHP and integrating APIs to develop and automate workflows."- Blessing ( one of the cohort members from our last concluded boot camp )

Can we meet you?

My name is Blessing Iyobosa, a results-driven graduate of Mechanical Engineering.

What were you doing before coming to Moat Academy?

I worked as a reporting analyst.

What is the name of your current company and role?

I currently work in the Applications development Unit as a Process Automation Developer/Engineer in a Financial Institution.

What exactly do you want to achieve with the software development skills?

I want to use my software development skills to solve real-world and business problems by building digital solutions that are efficient, user-friendly, and scalable.

Why did you choose Moat Academy for Developers?

Three reasons: Track record of results, affordability and a recommendation.
Moat Academy has a track record of developers it has trained over the years with various projects being developed at the end of the 13 weeks boot camp. I needed a place that would accelerate my progress and be able to come up with result(project) that will make me utilize tech stacks. Moat Academy is top quality/value when you compare it to the boot camp fee. These reasons made me choose Moat Academy.

How have things changed for you since gaining software development skills?

I am confident about my JavaScript skills because that was my ‘last bus-stop’ after completing HTML & CSS while trying self-learning. The academy has a unique and structured way of teaching which makes you understand concepts easily. It helped me go beyond just understanding syntax, just being a mere programmer to actually building meaningful full stack solutions.

What was your biggest fear before coming to Moat Academy and what do you feel about it now?

Will I actually be able to come up with a project or build a working application? Not just mere programming but putting all programming concepts together to come up with a working application. How possible was it within a short period of time? That was the biggest doubt I had, but after going through the Academy’s hands-on and well-structured approach, that doubt was eradicated. I now feel more confident, especially in my ability to break down problems and build functional solutions from scratch.

How will you describe your experience in Moat Academy?

It was a challenging yet transformative experience. Transformative in the sense that I came in as one with just basic knowledge of HTML and CSS and left being a Full stack web developer. What captured my attention was the standard training facility and environment the first day I stepped in. I met well-experienced tutors who carried the class along. I must commend the tutors as it not really that easy to teach and impact knowledge. I also got to meet and work with brilliant and smart minds as well.

What have you been able to achieve with the training?

I have been able to come up with web applications built from scratch and launch my self into the tech space. Moat has set the foundation.

Can you share your experiences with us since you graduated from Moat Academy?

Thus far, it has been a nice experience. I have written some tech assessments and gone though some interviews. I currently utilize some of the concepts learnt during the boot camp from working with PHP and integrating APIs to develop and automate workflows.

What advice do you have for those coming into Moat Academy?

Have the mindset that I am here for serious business and I must leave with a result.
Do not miss classes or take classes with laxity because you might find yourself lagging behind.
Practice, Practice, Practice what was taught in class because that is the only way you can get used to new concepts.
Don’t stress yourself with external videos or resources during the course of the boot camp.
Be active and participate in the leadership session.
Be ready to learn and put in the best effort.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

A lead software Engineer.

[center]When you are thinking of accelerating your career path in the Software development Industry, think Moat Academy[/center]

To join our next coding boot camp, apply by completing our assessment form on https://moatacademy.com/signup/apply

Jobs/VacanciesApprenticeship: A Key That Ignites Software Development Career by moatacad(op): 5:25pm On Apr 12, 2025
Are You Prepared for an Apprenticeship Journey?

When Moat Academy ( https://moatacademy.com )was birthed, the plan of our faculty members was to replicate themselves in our Participants… And that is the power of Apprenticeship!

A job seeker needs to get industry experience to perform better at the workplace. Such trainings give a huge experience in making their career a success. It is also important to choose the right path of training whether it is apprenticeship or internship to increase one’s employability.

An apprenticeship is the practice of assigning a novice to learn a trade under the direction of an expert ( Master); as an apprentice, you’re in the trenches alongside the veterans to gain in-depth experience in a specific field. It consists of a combination of hands-on experience and classroom education.

Under an apprenticeship model, you work alongside experts and doing what they do, you learn to solve challenges in a real-world context, working both creatively and effectively. In respect of the guild system, becoming a master craftsman took years of hard work. You had to pass through these stages :

Apprentice : This is the first step in learning a trade. You learn and work with a master. You usually don’t earn any money and your family had to pay the master to take you on. In this stage, your focus is inwards. Your goal is not only to grow your skills and yourself but also to learn how to learn. You should be like a sponge, to soak up as much knowledge as possible.

Journeyman : Once you had finished your apprenticeship you could earn money. Then you would be called journeyman. Sometimes you had to travel around to find work. Like the apprentice, the journeyman still maintaining an inward focus to learn and grow in their craft. And yet, add another focus of building an ever-larger portfolio of applications that demonstrates his progress in the craft.

Master: As proof of your skill, you often had to make a masterpiece; eventually you might join a guild as a master craftsman. In short, masters view the acquisition, usage and sharing of superior skill as the most important part of being a software craftsman.

At Moat Academy, you learn from the likes of Abiola:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyFwYGcyAfQ

Abiola Ilupeju, professional experience spans over 15 years in which she developed various applications among which is a patented software product - Customer Management and Self-Service portal. She holds an M.Sc in Information Security and Privacy, with Distinction from Cardiff University, United Kingdom and B.Sc in Computer Science with Economics from Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife. She is a Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), certified in IT Service Management (ITIL), certified in Mobile Forensics as a Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO) and she is a CertNexus Certified Cyber Secure Coder. She was mentored and trained by the global leader in Cyber Security -Symantec Corporation at their headquarters in California USA. She is passionate about impacting knowledge into others.

To join our next coding boot camp , complete our assessment form on https://moatacademy.com/signup/apply

No wonder with just three months spent at Moat Academy, our participants manifest traits of years of experience having been rubbed off on them and today, they are enjoying accelerated career in the industry!
ProgrammingApprenticeship: A Key That Ignites Software Development Career by moatacad(op):
Are You Prepared for an Apprenticeship Journey?

When Moat Academy ( https://moatacademy.com )was birthed, the plan of our faculty members was to replicate themselves in our Participants… And that is the power of Apprenticeship!

A job seeker needs to get industry experience to perform better at the workplace. Such trainings give a huge experience in making their career a success. It is also important to choose the right path of training whether it is apprenticeship or internship to increase one’s employability.

An apprenticeship is the practice of assigning a novice to learn a trade under the direction of an expert ( Master); as an apprentice, you’re in the trenches alongside the veterans to gain in-depth experience in a specific field. It consists of a combination of hands-on experience and classroom education.

Under an apprenticeship model, you work alongside experts and doing what they do, you learn to solve challenges in a real-world context, working both creatively and effectively. In respect of the guild system, becoming a master craftsman took years of hard work. You had to pass through these stages :

Apprentice : This is the first step in learning a trade. You learn and work with a master. You usually don’t earn any money and your family had to pay the master to take you on. In this stage, your focus is inwards. Your goal is not only to grow your skills and yourself but also to learn how to learn. You should be like a sponge, to soak up as much knowledge as possible.

Journeyman : Once you had finished your apprenticeship you could earn money. Then you would be called journeyman. Sometimes you had to travel around to find work. Like the apprentice, the journeyman still maintaining an inward focus to learn and grow in their craft. And yet, add another focus of building an ever-larger portfolio of applications that demonstrates his progress in the craft.

Master: As proof of your skill, you often had to make a masterpiece; eventually you might join a guild as a master craftsman. In short, masters view the acquisition, usage and sharing of superior skill as the most important part of being a software craftsman.

At Moat Academy, you learn from the likes of Abiola:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyFwYGcyAfQ

Abiola Ilupeju, professional experience spans over 15 years in which she developed various applications among which is a patented software product - Customer Management and Self-Service portal. She holds an M.Sc in Information Security and Privacy, with Distinction from Cardiff University, United Kingdom and B.Sc in Computer Science with Economics from Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife. She is a Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), certified in IT Service Management (ITIL), certified in Mobile Forensics as a Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO) and she is a CertNexus Certified Cyber Secure Coder. She was mentored and trained by the global leader in Cyber Security -Symantec Corporation at their headquarters in California USA. She is passionate about impacting knowledge into others.

To join our next coding boot camp , complete our assessment form on https://moatacademy.com/signup/apply

No wonder with just three months spent at Moat Academy, our participants manifest traits of years of experience having been rubbed off on them and today, they are enjoying accelerated career in the industry!
ProgrammingTransforming Waste Into Wealth With Blessing's App by moatacad(op):
Perhaps you can transform major challenges into blessings if your name is Blessing!

That was exactly what Blessing, one of the participants at Moat Academy ( https://moatacademy.com ) last concluded coding boot camp did; his desire to solve the waste management challenge with his recently acquired software development skills led him to develop a web application he called Eco Earn.

According to the Environmental Performance Index of 2024, Nigeria was ranked 105th out of 180 countries with a score of 27 out of 100, indicating Nigeria still generates massive amounts of solid waste, with poor collection and management posing immense threats to human and environmental health.

If Eco-Earn is adopted, it will help in the collection and recovery of energy and materials from waste. In turn, it becomes a money-spinner for everyday people; according to the Managing Director of Pioneer Waste Master Limited, about $250 billion is yet to be tapped in Nigeria's waste management sector.

Eco Earn ( https://moatcohorts.com.ng/c29/ecoearn ) is an application that incentivizes the general public to separate and gather their waste in order to be collected by waste agents known as collectors at a price set by the admin of the application. The collectors will in turn sell to the recycling company at a profit margin.

The application has an admin end ( screenshot below) where most activities are managed and reports are generated.

Blessing developed this application from the technologies learned at Moat Academy Coding Bootcamp using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and Javascript/JQuery for the frontend along with PHP OOP for the backend.

Blessing has now joined the development team of one of the nation's commercial banks

We are happy once again to have stayed true to our commitment to raise remarkable software developers.

Complete our assessment form on https://moatacademy.com/signup/apply to join our next cohort starting April 28, 2025.

Just to name a few of the other participants who graduated last year, 2024, and where they currently work:

Abdulrahman Adegeye - Software Engineer, Uniswitch
Chukwuma Ike - Full Stack Developer,KPIE
Efemezino Oyibo - Frontend Developer,Agroye
Jimoh Rukayat - Software Developer, Uniswitch
Joshua Taiwo - Frontend Web Developer, CLIQup
Momodu Wealth -Full Stack Engineer, Omni Channel
Oluwatobi Olakunle - Software Architect, Stanbic IBTC
Racheal Agu - Web Developer, Dorisa Technologies
Opeoluwa Akinuliola - Full-stack Developer, DesignXcel
Victor Akintayo - Lead, User Experience Management , Sterling Bank

Do you desire to start a career as a software developer or switch from your present career path to software development? Join our next cohort by applying on https://moatacademy.com/signup/apply

Commencement Date: April 28, 2025 (Apply early before all our slots are taken)
Duration: 13 weeks, Monday to Friday (9am to 3pm)

Moat Academy, Accelerating your Career Path in the Software Development Industry
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ProgrammingMentoring, A Game Changer When Learning Software Development by moatacad(op): 5:01pm On Mar 21, 2025
The role of mentorship or expert coaching cannot be overemphasized when it comes to competence development and career growth.

Mentoring is an approach of training and developing people, where more experienced individuals (mentors) share their understanding and experience with less experienced individuals (mentees).

This might not apply to all fields of endeavor but there are some fields that mentoring is highly necessary in order to attain greatness. These fields have the following two characteristics:

1. A well-developed field, i.e. one in which the best performers have achieved a level of performance that distinguishes them from those
who are new to the area.
2. A competitive field.

Software development field has the two above:
It is stratified: we have junior developers, senior developers etc and it is highly competitive: there are a lot of coding challenges and hackathons.

When you try to review those who have attained greatness in some of the fields that fall into this category. For Instance; Football:

A quick google search on who was Messi’s mentor will fetch Ronaldinho.
And who was Ronaldinho’s mentor will fetch our own Jay Jay Okocha
But conduct a search on who was Okocha’s mentor, it will fetch nobody.

Messi won a record eight ballon d’or awards, Ronaldinho won two FIFA world player of year awards but unfortunately Okocha didn’t win any.

For most that have attained greatness in these fields have benefited from mentoring/ expert coaching such as Usain bolt with Glen Mill, Tobi Amusan with Lacena Golding-Clarke and many others.

Since software development field fall into this category, it cannot be exempted: Let’s take Mark Zuckerberg as a Case Study:

Mark Zuckerberg’s father, Edward, was an entrepreneur. He maintained a dental clinic at the family’s residency.

Computer programming was a hobby for Mark Zuckerberg. When he turned six, his father taught him Atari BASIC Programming.

As Mark Zuckerberg became more interested in programming, he became very proficient. Within four to six years, Mark created ZuckNet, a chat network for his father’s dental clinic and the rest of his family.

Mark’s family thought that he could develop much further and hence hired a software developer teacher David Newman. During this high school period, he enhanced his programming skills significantly.


Source: an excerpt from toolhero’s article

In your software development journey, you need an expert that knows much about where you are going and how to get there.

This will help you maneuver learning plateaus among many other benefits: A learning plateau is a flat place in a learning curve, indicating a period of little or no progress.

We have heard of so many that have experienced stagnation in their learning journey; some stopped at CSS, JavaScript even HTML and couldn’t move no further while some even spent longer than they should on their road to mastery.

At Moat Academy ( https://moatacademy.com ) , we have a specially designed curriculum and an effective pedagogy with our team of experts (our trainers are well experienced software engineers) that enables our participants to achieve proficiency in a short period of time.

Our Alumni are enjoying accelerated careers within and outside the country!

Be part of our 31st Cohort starting April 28, 2025 by applying on https://moatacademy.com/signup/apply

Duration: Monday - Friday (9:00 am to 3:00 pm) for 13 weeks
Tuition: N400,000 ( payable in two installments)

When thinking of an accelerated career in software development, think Moat Academy
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ProgrammingApply Before 04/21 And Become A Software Developer by moatacad(op):
With over 8 years of existence, Moat Academy ( https://moatacademy.com ) can be said to be a proven and effective way to kick-start one's career in software development and you too can become a software developer this year, 2025 by joining our 31st cohort starting in April 28, 2025.

For example, just to name a few of our participants who graduated last year, 2024, and where they now work:

Abdulrahman Adegeye - Software Engineer, Uniswitch
Chukwuma Ike - Full Stack Developer,KPIE
Efemezino Oyibo - Frontend Developer,Agroye
Jimoh Rukayat - Software Developer, Uniswitch
Joshua Taiwo - Frontend Web Developer, CLIQup
Momodu Wealth -Full Stack Engineer, Omni Channel
Oluwatobi Olakunle - Software Architect, Stanbic IBTC
Racheal Agu - Web Developer, Dorisa Technologies
Opeoluwa Akinuliola - Full-stack Developer, DesignXcel
Victor Akintayo - Lead, User Experience Management , Sterling Bank

And some of Alumni from our previous years:

Carrington Abakwe - Software Developer at Zidio Development, India
Samuel Ndu – Senior Software Engineer at Stanbic IBTC
Ebenezer Makinde - Senior Azure Solution Engineer at Swiss Re, UK
Adeitan Abimbola - Backend Developer at CourierPlus Services Nigeria
Stephen Ogundele-Backend / Dev Ops Engineer at Oasis Technologies, USA
Oluwatoba Aribo -Software Engineer at Bitso
Motunrayo Ogunyemi -Data Engineer at Bloomberg LP,Uk
Alexander Adedeji – Senior Software Engineer, Scam AI
Naheemah Adeleke - Frontend Engineer at AgileRL, UK
Prosper Ibe - Machine Learning Engineer – Honeywell, UK

Truly, software development offers lucrative long-term employment opportunities!

Do you desire to start a career as a software developer or switch from your present career path to software development? Join our next cohort by applying on https://moatacademy.com/signup/apply

Commencement Date: April 28, 2025 (Apply early before all our slots are taken)
Duration: 13 weeks, Monday to Friday (9am to 3pm)
Tuition: N400,000 ( payable in two installments)

Successful Applicants will be trained to handle the following the following responsibilities:

Web Application Front End Development using HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3, building responsive website using Bootstrap classes, Javascript, Jquery and React Js

and

Server-Side Programming: Database modeling and handling, PHP or Python Programming using OOP and Laravel or Flask Framework respectively, AJAX along with other technologies that make development seamless.

Apply by completing our assessment form on https://moatacademy.com/signup/apply

When you think of an accelerated career in the software development industry, think Moat Academy
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ProgrammingBecome A Software Developer In The UK by moatacad(op): 8:58am On Jan 17, 2025
Is the United Kingdom (UK) your home? Are you aware that if you want to, you can change career to software development? Here are good reasons:[

In 2025, the software market in the United Kingdom is expected to generate a revenue of US$38.21bn with an annual growth rate of 6.03% from 2025 to 2029.

Despite its growth, the industry faces issues such as talent shortages and skill gaps. By 2025, the United Kingdom's digital sector is expected to employ 678,100 people.

Beyond the rhetoric above, please see real-world proof below: There are presently more than 13,000 (thirteen thousand) software developer openings offered by recruiters in the UK on LinkedIn as at Jan 03, 2025:

With how prominent and well-paying these jobs are, what is stopping people from applying for them if there are so many openings? The reasons could be numerous but not limited to the following:

First of all, it would take the help of seasoned mentors to become a software developer in the shortest period of time, and enrolling in a UK coding school could cost a fortune as full-time coding boot camps typically cost between £6,500 and £11,000.

Secondly:
Given the burden of expenses and bills in the UK, many people find it practically impossible to change careers due to the time commitment required to complete a full-time study.

Solution by Moat Academy:

With the immigration boom called ‘Japa Wave’, many people have migrated and will need a lucrative, long-term career that can be sustained. Our international remote coding boot camp ( https://int.moatacademy.com ), is a platform you can leverage on to get into the software development industry in the UK.

As part of our core value, it is an affordable coding boot camp with global standards with our alumni practicing in the UK.
The tuition is N1,600,000 (barely £800), with flexible payments of N100,000 commitment fee and N500,000 every two months.
The time commitment is also quite flexible, lasting 26 weeks (Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; and Thursday from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.).

To join our next cohort starting March 08, 2025 , complete our assessment form on https://int.moatacademy.com/assessment . Residents of the UK and Ireland make up our present cohort
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ProgrammingRe: Moat Academy: 8 Years Of Nurturing Software Talents by moatacad(op): 7:50pm On Nov 26, 2024
Darkjudge24:
Please o where is the academy located and can someone who doesn't have computer experience learn it. I am interested
We are at Allen, Ikeja, Lagos State. You don't need prior knowledge in software development but proficiency in basic computer usage.
ProgrammingRe: Moat Academy: 8 Years Of Nurturing Software Talents by moatacad(op): 7:45pm On Nov 26, 2024
OOLUSEG:
Do they have accommodation arrangement for those coming for training outside the state?
We don't have provision for accommodation, although we usually have participants from outside Lagos and even outside Nigeria; they handle their logistics and accommodation.
ProgrammingMoat Academy: 8 Years Of Nurturing Software Talents by moatacad(op): 10:06am On Nov 14, 2024
Moat Academy for Developers ( https://moatacademy.com ) is a coding boot camp, where an environment has been created to foster rapid growth and high performance for participants to become remarkable software developers even without prior knowledge in software development in the shortest possible time.

On November 15,2016; Moat Academy was birthed to solve two major problems in the software development industry:
• To bridge the gap between the academics and the industry by making as many unemployed to become employable applicants
• To improve the quality of locally developed software by nurturing developers that will inculcate globally accepted best practices in their software – Adoption of these practices have ushered Moat Academy Alumni into global tech companies.

As we celebrate our 8th year Anniversary , we are happy to have stayed true to our vision by providing the above solutions year in and out as evidenced by our Alumni - listing 3 Alumni (as we are constrained with space) from each of the years of our existence and their present roles.

2017
Fisayo Idowu- Lead,Site Reliability Engineer at Interswitch Group
Mariam Adedeji - Senior Application Engineer. Sourcegraph, UK
Aribo Oluwatoba - Software Engineer, Bitso

2018
Mustapha Akinsola - Senior Software Engineer at Equity Bank,Kenya
Johannes Oghoro - Senior Business Engineer at A2Z Cloud,UK
Victor Sanwoolu - Lead Power Platform Developer at SYKE ,UK

2019
Samuel Ndu - Software Engineer at Stanbic IBTC
Sunkanmi Olawuwo - Backend Software Engineer at HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær, UK
Praise Adekunle - Software Engineer/Application Support Analyst at MTN Nigeria

2020
Naheemah Adeleke - Frontend Engineer at AgileRL, UK
Akindunjoye Tolulope - Frontend Developer, Busha
Alexander Adedeji - Full stack developer at Identiko integrated solutions

2021
Motunrayo Ogunyemi -Data Engineer at Bloomberg LP,Uk
Segun Aroyehun – Software Engineer at DataMynt, USA
Stephen Ogundele-Backend / Dev Ops Engineer at Oasis Technologies, USA

2022
Adeitan Abimbola - Backend Developer at CourierPlus Services Nigeria
Okediya Samuel – Frontend Engineer at TeamApt Inc
Adefisayo Adeniji – Software Engineer at StanbicIBTC

2023
Carrington Abakwe - Software Developer at Zidio Development, India
Esese Joshua - Django Developer at TM30
Opeyemi Oduyemi - Frontend Developer at Metoda

2024
Adewale Adegeye - Backend Developer at Uniswitch
Taiwo Joshua - Frontend developer at CLIQup, Germany
Momodu Wealth - Software Engineer at Omni Channel

Are you also interested in starting a career in software development? Apply on https://moatacademy.com/signup/apply as we are reinvigorated to continue providing global standard (highest quality) Software Development Education.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHJ8B1G4LLk?feature=shared
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ProgrammingRe: Become A Software Developer, This Ember Months by moatacad(op): 9:33pm On Aug 29, 2024
@ Richyfj
If you have where to stay in Lagos for the duration of boot camp, you can apply on https://moatacademy.com/signup/apply . Already, we have some participants coming from Rivers State for the next coding boot camp starting in September.

@ Jerchance
Our curriculum has been designed in such a way that doesn't require you to have prior knowledge in software development but we expect our participants to be proficient in the basic use of a computer ( laptop).

Thank you.
ProgrammingRe: Become A Software Developer, This Ember Months by moatacad(op): 12:44pm On Aug 29, 2024
There are lot of people that have benefited from the boot camp and today, they are enjoying an accelerated career in the software industry. Here are some of our Alumni with their year of graduation from Moat Academy and where they are now:

2017
Fisayo Idowu- Lead,Site Reliability Engineer at Interswitch Group
Mariam Omobolanle Adedeji - Senior Application Engineer(backend) · Sourcegraph, UK
Aribo Oluwatoba - Software Engineer, Bitso

2018
Mustapha Akinsola, Senior Software Engineer at Equity Bank,Kenya
Johannes Tega Oghoro , Senior Business Engineer at A2Z Cloud,UK
Sanwoolu Victor - Lead Power Platform Developer at SYKE ,UK

2019
Samuel Ndu - Software Engineer at Stanbic IBTC
Sunkanmi Olawuwo - Backend Software Engineer at HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær, UK
Praise Adekunle - Software Engineer/Application Support Analyst at MTN Nigeria

2020
Naheemah Adeleke - Frontend Engineer at AgileRL, UK
Akindunjoye Tolulope - Frontend Developer, Busha
Alexander Adedeji - Full stack developer at Identiko integrated solutions

2021
Motunrayo Ogunyemi -Data Engineer at Bloomberg LP,Uk
Segun Aroyehun – Software Engineer at DataMynt, USA
Babatunde Stephen Ogundele-Backend / Dev Ops Engineer at Oasis Technologies, USA

2022
Adeitan Abimbola Moses - Backend Developer at CourierPlus Services Nigeria
Okediya Samuel – Frontend Engineer at TeamApt Inc
Adefisayo Adeniji – Software Engineer at StanbicIBTC

2023
Carrington (Obinna) Abakwe - Software Developer at Zidio Development, India
Esese Joshua -Django Developer at TM30
Opeyemi Oduyemi-Frontend Developer at Metoda

2024
Rukayat Jimoh - Fullstack Developer at Uniswitch
Taiwo Joshua - Backend developer at CLIQup, Germany
Adewale Adegeye - Backend Developer at Uniswitch

If you are interested in an accelerated career in software development industry, apply on https://moatacademy.com/signup/apply
ProgrammingRe: Become A Software Developer, This Ember Months by moatacad(op): 10:09pm On Aug 23, 2024
@Medipharm, please see requested information here: https://moatacademy.com/pages/courses
ProgrammingRe: Become A Software Developer, This Ember Months by moatacad(op): 3:52pm On Aug 23, 2024
@Medipharm: please see some of our past participants: https://moatacademy.com/blog/2022/11/08/alumni-achievement-award-celebrating-our-alumni-as-we-clock-6-years/ . As at today, we have some working in top companies around the world.
ProgrammingBecome A Software Developer, This Ember Months by moatacad(op): 11:47am On Aug 23, 2024
Make your Ember months (September, October, November and December), "Ember" to Remember.

These ember months are enough to see you transition into a lucrative career of software development.

Seven (Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison, Larry Page, Bill Gates, Sergey Brin) out of the Ten richest men in the world have software development skills.

You too can!

Many are transitioning into the software development field irrespective of their background, don’t be left out.

Times are changing, Software Development has become a goldmine; the five largest companies in the world by market cap (Apple. Microsoft, NVIDIA, Alphabet (Google), Amazon) as of August, 18, 2024 are all software companies.

At Moat Academy ( https://moatacademy.com ), we have a proven and effective curriculum and pedagogy that fosters rapid growth and high performance for participants (even with no prior knowledge in software development) to become remarkable developers.

In our last cohort in 2023,Cohort 26 were Adewale and Rukayat and they have these to say:

“I had interviews with different companies and I got a remote job with a company as a Frontend Engineer 12 days after Moat Academy and to the glory of God...”- Rukayat Jimoh .
Read full interview https://moatacademy.com/blog/2024/04/21/i-got-a-remote-job-with-a-company-as-a-frontend-engineer-12-days-after-moat-academy-rukayat/

"I’ve held full-time positions at two companies, securing my first offer just two weeks after training. Additionally, I’ve freelanced as a backend engineer on three projects”- Adewale Adegeye .
Read full interview https://moatacademy.com/blog/2024/05/06/ive-held-full-time-positions-at-two-companies-securing-my-first-offer-just-two-weeks-after-training-additionally-ive-freelanced-as-a-backend-engineer-on-three-projects/

Join our last cohort for the year, cohort 29 by applying on https://moatacademy.com/signup/apply

Commencement Date: September 16, 2024 (application closes September 10, 2024)
Duration: 13weeks( Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm)
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ProgrammingI’ve Been Able To Secure A Job In Germany And Work On Exciting Projects - Joshua by moatacad(op):
An Interview with Moat Academy's Alumnus , Joshua Taiwo, Now a Software Developer ( Member of Cohort 27)

" Gaining software development skills has opened up numerous opportunities for me. I have been able to secure a job in Germany and work on exciting projects, connect with a network of professionals from different part of the world. " -Joshua

Joshua was part of our last concluded coding bootcamp (Cohort 27) in May, 2024.

Can we meet you?
My name is Joshua Taiwo, and I am a Full-stack developer with a passion for creating intuitive and visually appealing web applications.

What were you doing before coming to Moat Academy?
Before joining Moat Academy, I was exploring different aspects of technology and programming on my own after completing a Frontend development program at an institute. While I had some foundational knowledge, I was seeking a structured program to sharpen my skills and gain the confidence to transition into a professional software development career.

What is the name of your current company and role?
I am currently working at CLIQup in Germany as a Frontend Developer. My role involves collaborating with a team to design and develop responsive, scalable, and user-friendly web applications.

What exactly do you want to achieve with the software development skills?
I aim to leverage my software development skills to create solutions that solve real-world problems and improve people's lives. I also hope to contribute to open-source projects and be part of innovative initiatives that push the boundaries of technology. Additionally, my sole aim is to own my company in the technology industry.

Why did you choose Moat Academy for Developers?
I chose Moat Academy because of its recommendation and its reputation for providing hands-on training and practical experience. The curriculum was aligned with industry needs, and after my research and seeing different testimony from their Alumni, I was confident that the academy would equip me with the necessary skills to excel in the tech industry.

How have things changed for you since gaining software development skills?
Gaining software development skills has opened up numerous opportunities for me. I have been able to secure a job in Germany and work on exciting projects, connect with a network of professionals from different part of the world. It has been a transformative experience that has significantly accelerated my career.

What was your biggest fear before coming to Moat Academy and what do you feel about it now?
My biggest fear was whether I could keep up with the pace and complexity of the program, especially when it came to learning backend technology. However, the supportive environment at Moat Academy, combined with the hands-on learning approach, helped me overcome this fear. Looking back, I realize that those challenges were essential for my growth.

How will you describe your experience in Moat Academy?
My experience at Moat Academy was amazing. The program was rigorous, but it provided me with a solid foundation in both frontend and backend development. The instructors were knowledgeable, and the collaborative projects helped me develop the teamwork skills needed in the industry and also helping make really cool friends. Additionally, the supportive environment made me feel confident in my abilities as a developer.

What have you been able to achieve with the training?
With the training from Moat Academy, one of my biggest achievements is that i am being able to utilize the backend technology and i have been able to switch easily to use a different technology without difficulty making me realize that i can actually push beyond my limits and explore new possibilities.

Can you share your experiences with us since you graduated from Moat Academy?
Since graduating, I have been on a remarkable journey. I quickly transitioned into the professional world, applying the skills I learned at Moat Academy to real-world projects. Working in an international environment has been enriching, and I have gained insights into different approaches to software development.

What advice do you have for those coming into Moat Academy?
My advice would be to stay focused and embrace the challenges. Moat Academy offers a fantastic opportunity to learn, but it is up to you to make the most of it. Be open to collaboration because this has also helped me to be freer and more open to people/colleagues, ask questions, and do not be afraid to step out of your comfort zone.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In five years, I see myself as a lead developer, heading a team of talented engineers. I also see myself as a prominent tech guru, known for bringing amazing and innovative ideas to life. I plan to establish a strong presence in the tech industry, with the ultimate goal of starting my own company and making a lasting impact.

When you are thinking of an accelerating your career path in the Software development Industry, think Moat Academy

To be part of our Cohort 29 Coding Boot Camp, apply on https://moatacademy.com/signup/apply

ProgrammingMoat Academy Partners Moscow Innovation Agency To Drive Innovation by moatacad(op): 10:33am On Jul 11, 2024
On June 29th, 2024 Moat Academy and Moscow Innovation Agency signed a partnership agreement.

The Moscow Agency of Innovations is a development institute responsible for creating a truly favorable environment for the advancement of technology in Moscow; a one-stop shop for Moscow's innovation ecosystem.

Moat Academy ( https://moatacademy.com ), a contributor to the tech ecosystem in Nigeria through the manpower we raise - we serve as a bridge between the academy and the industry by raising software developers who inculcate globally accepted best practices in software development.

Moat Academy is situated in Lagos state, a state with a population of 15million similar to Moscow. The Governor of Lagos state, Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu is leading a smart city project, making it a model for other states in the country.

Moscow, on the other hand has attained a smart city status. In the summer of 2018, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin announced the city's smart city project. Moscow was ranked as the 9th smartest city in the world in 2020, according to the IESE Cities in Motion Index.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKvqyEpg7HU?si=DfgiINNQJwtRgv5C

We believe, the partnership agreement will not just be between Moat Academy and Moscow Innovation Agency but will promote synergy and collaboration between Moscow and Nigeria as a whole.

Firstly, we wouldn’t need to reinvent the wheel, we can leverage on already proven metropolis solutions of Moscow’s innovation to accelerate our smart city’s project.

Secondly, we would be able to provide innovative solutions to both businesses and socioeconomic challenges through hackathons by leveraging on our growing tech ecosystem here in Nigeria in conjunction with Moscow innovation Agency’s community of over 30,000 IT professionals; according to the agency, there is no identified problem either by the Moscow government or businesses that has not received solution through previous hackathons.

Are you interested to be part of the tech ecosystem?

Apply on https://moatacademy.com/signup/apply to be part of our physical boot camp starting September 16, 2024 and become a Software Developer.

If you reside outside Nigeria , apply on https://int.moatacademy.com/assessment to be part of our remote coding Bootcamp starting August 03, 2024.
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ProgrammingCoding Demo Day: Some Web Apps Developed At Moat Academy Coding Boot Camp by moatacad(op): 12:41am On Nov 13, 2023
Moat Academy ( https://moatacademy.com/ ) is a software developer hotbed; we have created an environment that fosters rapid growth and high performance to make our participants become remarkable developers within a short period of time even with no prior knowledge of software development.

Our alumni work as software developers in various companies within and outside the country and some becoming software entrepreneurs, https://moatacademy.com/pages/awards .

We train our participants to the proficiency level where they can develop web application on their own, they come up with various ideas that they develop to software products as a demonstration of the skills they acquire from the programme.

Among the web applications developed during our last boot camp which ended October 06, 2023 are the following:

A Telehealth Application, Smart Hospital Developed by Precious

Smart Hospital allows medical personnel to register and attend to anyone who needs medical attention within their locality; users (patients) can have easy access to medical attention at the comfort of their home.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GucixaZlRX0?si=Pm4Jz3BJRMwV5p4S

He was able to develop this application from scratch to completion before the end of the boot camp using technologies such as HTML, CSS , Bootstrap, Javascript/ Jquery for its Frontend and Python with Flask Framework and Ajax at the Backend .

A Classified Ads Site, Netwhat Developed by Michael

Netwhat ,a Classified Advertising site where registered users can create awareness for what they do and also see what others are doing.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L2s6RcV0bI?si=tC3QKWWK3wp1qpv8

He developed this web application using HTML, CSS with bootstrap classes and Javascript/ jquery for the front-end, while he modelled his database with mysql workbench and used PHP OOP as his server-side programming language with Ajax technology.

A Survey App, Ninja Survey Developed by Nathaniel

Ninja Survey is an application that can be used to conduct any form of surveys. A user can create survey and make it available for others to help answer the survey.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJlYkWPb7iY?si=sBUK4MFwhxpxn-JD

He developed the Ninja Survey using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap Classes and Javascript ( Jquery) for the front-end and AJAX, MySQL RDBMS along with Python ( Flask) for the back-end

A Crowdfunding Platform, Crowdhelp Developed by Joshua

Crowdhelp , a crowdfunding platform for health needs, where a user can create a project to allow others to donate towards it.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvmHWFgAr-k?si=J7aOCXyrkOxAhbRv

He developed Crowdhelp using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap Classes and Javascript ( Jquery) for the front-end and AJAX, MySQL RDBMS along with Python ( Flask) for the back-end.

We are happy to have stayed true to our commitment of raising remarkable developers that will contribute their quota to the software development industry and to the nation as a whole.

Apply to be part of our next boot camp and actualize your dream of becoming a software Developer on https://moatacademy.com/signup/apply
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