Blog – Amsterdam Tech

Failing Forward: How Hands-On Practice Trumps Theory in Software Engineering

September 2, 2026

How failing forward compounds learning in software engineering, and why action always beats theoretical readiness. Samuel had never built geolocation...

Everyone Thinks Coding Is The Hard Part. It Is Not Anymore.

September 2, 2026

Ben Broca started a business by himself called Polsia and reached $1 million in yearly sales in just 30 days....

Code for the Planet and Lead the Market: The Green Tech Skill Giving New Graduates the Ultimate Edge

September 1, 2026

In less than three years, software engineering won’t just be evaluated on speed and performance, it will be evaluated on...

Failing Forward: How Hands-On Practice Trumps Theory in Software Engineering

September 1, 2026

How failing forward compounds learning in software engineering, and why action always beats theoretical readiness. Samuel had never built geolocation...

From Nairobi to Amsterdam: How Nympha Pamba is Building the Tech Career She Loves

August 26, 2026

“Don’t be afraid to learn. Any chance you get to invest in yourself, just do it. Don’t think twice.” —...

Five Habits The Best Remote Workers Never Skip

August 13, 2026

Fully remote workers ship 13 percent more work than office workers on average, according to 2026 studies. Some studies push...

Your “Unusual” Background Is Now A Tech Hiring Advantage. Here Is How To Use It.

August 11, 2026

For years the message was clear. Line up the degrees, land the graduate scheme, tick the milestones, and hiring managers...

Stop Using Easy Apply. Do This Instead, Says A Tech Headhunter

August 6, 2026

Hale, a headhunter who works with Dutch scale-ups, sat down for our TechMind Series and casually described the moment tech...

How An Amsterdam Tech Student Built A Product Companies Will Pay For (Before She Even Graduated)

August 6, 2026

Anna Kashkina was born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and grew up in Russia coding at a time when it was still...

Introducing Real-Time Multimodal AI Mentoring for Online Project-Based Learning

July 30, 2026

At Amsterdam Tech, our online bachelor programmes in Software Engineering, Data Science and Machine Learning are built around hands-on, project-based...

Most Junior Developer Jobs Are Changing, So What Is Replacing Them?

July 9, 2026

The Brutal Shift in Entry-Level Tech Employment Something brutal is happening to the entry-level tech job. Employment for software developers...

How To Land A Seat Inside Amsterdam’s Next Startup Wave

July 8, 2026

Dutch startups have raised 1.66 billion euros in the first half of 2026. Fresh funds. New teams. Real jobs being...

How to Leverage Your Non-Tech Life Experience as Your Hottest Tech Asset

July 8, 2026

For years, the conventional wisdom about breaking into tech felt incredibly exclusive: drop everything, learn to code in a caffeine-fueled...

How to Combine Studying With a Full Time Career

June 15, 2026

And how we’ve geared our schedule to accommodate people trying to level up. The most common worry we hear from...

The Quiet Skill That Sets Every Great Tech Leader Apart

June 4, 2026

And why we built the Tech MBA at AmsterdamTech around this exact idea. Ask any senior tech leader to name...

A Day in the Life of a Remote Data Scientist

June 4, 2026

And how to achieve it with no current tech knowledge It is 8:45 in the morning. Coffee is on the...

If AI Is Stealing Jobs, Why Are 1.6 Million AI Roles Still Empty?

May 27, 2026

Every other headline this month says AI is coming for your job. Then you open LinkedIn and see another tech...

Why The Phrase ‘Too Old For Tech’ Is Costing You Six Figures

May 27, 2026

Spoiler: At Amsterdam Tech, there is no age limit on a software engineer’s CV. In 2026, the people running the...

What Vibe Coding Means For The Founder Who Always Felt Behind

May 27, 2026

The non-technical founder used to be the underdog, the person with the idea, the customer instinct, and the painful problem...

The Data Science Skill Hiring Managers Want That No Bootcamp Teaches

May 27, 2026

Everyone teaches Python. Everyone teaches SQL. Almost nobody teaches the thing that actually gets a data scientist hired in 2026....

10 Brutally Honest Truths About Getting Into Tech

May 18, 2026

The things nobody tells you, and what to do about them. Everyone wants to work in tech. The high salaries,...

AI Will Only Replace Bad Coders. Here Are the 7 Skills That Keep You Irreplaceable.

May 18, 2026

The real story about AI and coding, and why learning to code has never mattered more. Here’s a thought experiment....

If AI Is Stealing Jobs, Why Is There Still A Shortage Of Staff?

May 5, 2026

It sounds like a trick, right? We hear that AI is taking over everything, yet companies are still desperate to...

So, you love vibe coding, but how can you turn it into an actual career?

May 5, 2026

Master High-Demand Technical and Leadership Skills through, Project-Based Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs in AI, Data Science, and Engineering It’s easy...

If You Want To Create Something, Here Are 10 Books You Have To Read

May 5, 2026

The urge to create is a powerful motivator, whether you are dreaming of building a scalable software platform, or a...

A Student’s POV: Project Based vs. Theory‑Based Learning.

April 7, 2026

If you grew up with traditional school, you might expect lectures, slides, and long readings before you touch any real...

The 24/7 Advantage: Build Products That Work While You Sleep

April 7, 2026

In the world of tech, there is a big difference between a project that works when you click “run” and...

From Dream Concepts to Neural Networks: Anna Kashkina’s Journey at Amsterdam Tech

April 7, 2026

Have you ever had a brilliant idea for a project while you were asleep? Sometimes the most creative solutions come...

Student Story: A Senior Engineer from Russia to Master AI in Amsterdam

March 30, 2026

Have you ever reached a point in your career where you felt the world was changing faster than your current...

Code from Your Couch, Not a Cubicle.

March 30, 2026

Spending hours in traffic or packed trains just to sit at a computer you could have used at home feels...

The CodeProp Project: How One Student Is Solving the Software Onboarding Gap

March 30, 2026

Have you ever started a new job and felt completely lost looking at a massive wall of code? Most developers...

Stop Guessing, Start Mapping: From “Spaghetti Code” to CTO

March 23, 2026

For many self-taught developers, the thrill of coding comes from the “spark.” This is that moment you open a laptop...

A Student’s Story From Hospitality/Teaching to Software – A Student’s True Story

March 23, 2026

If you have spent years in hospitality, teaching, or any other “people” job, switching to software can feel like jumping...

Stop Listing Keywords: Show Us One Thing That Actually Works

March 23, 2026

Have you ever looked at a job description and felt like you needed to copy every single word onto your...

50 is the New 20: Why Being Older Makes You a Better Coder.

March 16, 2026

You might worry that you are “too old” to learn to code. You see stories about teenage founders and fresh...

Quit School Thrice, Built a SaaS Once: Why Theory Isn’t Everything

March 16, 2026

Traditional education is often built on a single promise: sit in a chair, listen to a lecture, and you will...

From Solo Coder to Startup Boss: How to Manage People Smarter Than You

March 16, 2026

Most people start their tech journey alone. You spend late nights staring at a screen, solving problems by yourself, and...

From Hospitality to Tech: Sam Davies’ Journey To Becoming A Software Engineer

March 11, 2026

Transitioning into a new career often feels like standing at the base of a mountain with no clear path to...

Our Students Perspective: The Problem with “Short Courses”

March 11, 2026

Everywhere you look, there is another “learn X in 6 weeks” promise. Short courses and certificates are easy to start...

Why Business and Tech are Actually One Engine – They Need to function as one

March 11, 2026

For decades, corporate culture has been defined by a Great Divide. On one side of the glass, you have the...

In Tech, Being a “Misfit” is Better

March 2, 2026

You show up to interviews, answer questions well, and still hear, “We went with someone who is a better culture...

The Robots are Hiring: Here is How to Win Their Game.

March 2, 2026

You send out application after application and hear nothing back. It feels like a black hole. You start to wonder...

Freelancing is the Future: Be Your Own Boss in Tech.

March 2, 2026

You see people online working from cafés, choosing their projects, and calling themselves “independent.” It looks tempting, especially if your...

Our Student Story: Why I’m Relearning Python After 25 Years

February 23, 2026

In the fast-paced world of technology, there is a common myth that once you reach the “top,” your days of...

Amsterdam Tech: The Bridge Between Your Current Career And Your Future In Tech

February 16, 2026

Maybe you work in retail, hospitality, art, or something that feels “far” from tech. You watch people talk about apps,...

Here Is Your Escape Plan From Burnout To Tech

February 16, 2026

You wake up tired, dread opening your laptop, and brace yourself for the next unfair comment, pointless meeting, or “urgent”...

Automation Won’t Kill Your Job. But Standing Still Will.

February 16, 2026

You send in your application, click submit, and wait. Then nothing happens. No reply, no interview, no human contact. It...

The “No Experience” Paradox? How Our Students Airplane Engine Thesis Helped Her Escape The Paradox.

February 16, 2026

TLDR: Employers don’t hate “new” people; they hate “untested” people. If your portfolio is full of the same “Weather App”...

Why “Just Starting” Isn’t The Only Way to Save Your Career

February 16, 2026

Most people treat a Master’s degree like a long library visit. They read books, take notes, and hope a job...

Being successful in Tech requires 50% Math and 50% Guts To Just Ask For Help

February 16, 2026

“Python Is Not Enough To Save You” – Cansu How Cansu Used ‘Leadership’ to Crack Secret Industry Codes (A Amsterdam...

From Developer to Builder: Why Business Skills Are the Next Tech Advantage

November 25, 2025

You’ve built the skills that get things done. You can code, solve problems, and deliver results. But to grow in...

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Why Tech Might Be the Healthier Career Move

November 25, 2025

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Why Tech Might Be the Healthier Career Move You might not be running on empty, but...

Turning Your Old Resume Into a Tech Story

November 25, 2025

Turning Your Old Resume Into a Tech Story When you decide to switch careers, your resume becomes more than a...

The Skills You Didn’t Know Were Tech-Ready

November 6, 2025

Thinking about switching to tech, but not sure you have the right skills?You’re not alone. Many career changers worry they’re...

How to Build Confidence When You’re New to Tech

November 6, 2025

Do you ever open a coding tutorial, see a wall of symbols, and think, “This is way over my head”?...

How to Keep Your Tech Skills Up With the Market?

November 6, 2025

Have you ever wondered if your current skills are still enough to stay competitive in tech?You’re working hard, solving problems,...

Why Now Is the Best Time to Pivot to a Tech Career

November 6, 2025

Have you been thinking about switching careers but wondering if it’s too late? Or maybe you’re unsure if now is...

Inspiring Days in Amsterdam: Faculty & Student Workshop Highlights

September 18, 2025

What an inspiring few days it has been in Amsterdam! Over the course of four days, 12 – 15 September...

Interview Tips for Tech Jobs: What Employers Are Looking For

June 27, 2024

Landing a job in the tech industry can be both exciting and challenging. As technology continues to evolve, employers are...

Data Science vs Data Analytics: What’s the Difference?

June 27, 2024

In today’s data-driven world, terms like “data science” and “data analytics” are often used interchangeably. While both fields deal with...

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