Big Nerd Ranch

2 min read It is with a mix of emotions that we announce the upcoming sunsetting of some key aspects of Big Nerd Ranch and the transition of others. For over 23 years, we’ve had the privilege of empowering aspiring programmers through our immersive bootcamps and books. From the iconic ranch in south Georgia to the late-night coding sessions, Big Nerd Ranch has fostered a unique and beloved community for anyone looking to grow and learn new technology.This decision hasn’t been an easy one.

Writing documentation is fun—really, really fun. I know some engineers may disagree with me, but as a technical writer, creating quality documentation that will help folks has been the most engaging and fulfilling job I’ve ever had. One of the coolest aspects has been using Markdown to write and format almost all of that documentation. What is Markdown? Markdown is a lightweight markup language created in 2004 by John Gruber and Aaron Swartz. It creates formatted text via a plain-text editor.

Big Nerd Ranch esteems code review. We’ve seen it pay off time and again. It is core to our workflow and process. If you want to experience the benefits in your team, here’s what that means in practice for everyone involved. Leaders Set the Stage Leaders foster a culture of review as top priority. There are good reasons for this, as elaborated by Glen D. Sanford in light of their time at Twitter.