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The traditional approach of becoming a Software Developer takes too long and focuses on the least enjoyable parts.

CodeWorks was created by a set of brothers who believe software development should be fun and the barriers to entry need to be more approachable. Jake and Matt Overall saw the traditional approach of becoming a Software Developer as jarring and off-putting. Largely the traditional approach takes too long to learn anything relevant and sadly tends to focus on the least enjoyable parts of development. While this approach has worked for a few it has also turned many capable people away from careers in development, a problem which has created a massive shortage in the industry. Believing there were many solvable flaws (aka bugs) with this system approach the brothers set out to resolve the issue.

Having arrived in the software development field by vastly different means the brothers combined their experience to come up with a fun method of education that focuses on real world needs. Knowing the challenges, requirements, and demands developers are faced with everyday the best way to learn is to create an environment that simulates current industry standards and needs while maintaining the interest and passion of those who work there.

With this idea flushed out and tested on a few close friends the brothers launched the vision for the company and have been growing and innovating ever since. Since starting they continue to expand the team, refine the process, and keep up with the ever changing needs of the tech industry.

Jake is a Founder of Boise CodeWorks, so if he’s not spending time with his family, you can be pretty sure you’ll find him at the BCW campus - patiently answering questions for prospective students, conducting code reviews for student teams, or building his own software applications.

“I crave the continuous learning and creativity that comes with the daily challenges of being a developer.” — Jake Overall

There are few things that are as fulfilling and enlightening as solving a challenge. The next best thing is finding the next challenge to solve. Naturally, and from an early age, programming and technology captivated that part of me and became a lifestyle. Put simply, I love to code and share that knowledge and passion with others.

Mark is a Software Developer and Coding Bootcamp Instructor who works with students to help them learn the skills necessary to enter the world of development. He believes that while coding may not be the job for everyone, given enough T.E.E (Time, Energy & Effort) and the right passions anyone can learn to code.

Mark has worked both as an instructor and a developer while on the side for fun he spends time building 3d models in Maya, develops VR games in Unity, and manages a D&D campaign as the Dungeon Master.

Additionally he is certified through the Microsoft's Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3,  the Microsoft C# certification and an alumni from the Boise Codeworks Full stack Immersive program. Mark also holds a Bachelors of Business Administration from Brown Mackie College.