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Data is all around us, and it's kind of crazy to imagine what it must have been like to store it all manually in filing cabinets before the digital age came in to make it all easier for us. Luckily, now we have databases (YAY!), but wait, how do we pull the information we need or want from these databases with as little fuss as possible? Drumroll, please… Enter, SQL! But before we dive into SQL and why it's handy... 

There isn’t a business out there that doesn’t rely on data in some way. At least…no successful business that doesn’t rely on data! They may handle it with an in-house team, or they might outsource it to a data or consultancy agency. Either way, Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and Data Analysts are the secret superheroes behind the world’s most powerful and impactful tech. But what do they do exactly?

If anyone knows about using ingenuity and invention to solve little problems, it’s Ignacio Moreno Pubul, aka Guli, one of the co-founders of Capchase, a start-up funding platform for founders that closed a $125 million Series A funding round in June 2021. 

Have you noticed how many of the things you experience have been carefully planned for your comfort? We live surrounded by user experiences, both in the analog and digital world. It is very rare for a product to not be designed based on a reflection of our behavior with a service, on the way in which we seek information, or on our perception. UX/UI Design is the future, being that the UX and UI profiles are among the most demanded jobs today, with an annual growth of 18% according to several studies.

The concept of user experience (UX) is crucial when it comes to web design. It is a user-focused way to approach the design and layout of digital products whether they are desktop websites, mobile sites or apps. The main role of UX design is to solve problems and make the life of the user easier. Websites should flow easily from one page to the next and be intuitive to navigate in order to provide a smooth user experience. Factors such as page load speed, consistency and clarity are crucial for developing a solid digital product. There are various UX principles that can help guide the creative process from idea to execution. Below are some of the top UX principles every designer should know.

The Ironhack Podcast, hosted by Tim Stephens and Dan Parry, brings a unique perspective into the tech world. If you are interested in finding out how people transform their lives through technology and education, this podcast is for you.