Real Projects, Real Skills

See what our students build when they combine learning with hands-on practice

We've been collecting student work since 2022, and honestly? It's the most rewarding part of what we do. These aren't portfolio pieces designed to impress — they're actual projects built by people learning to code, troubleshooting bugs at midnight, and figuring out solutions on their own.

Some projects are rough around the edges. Others are surprisingly polished. But every single one represents real progress, and that's what matters most to us.

Recent Student Work

Here's a look at projects completed between January and March 2025. Each one taught valuable lessons — sometimes through success, sometimes through struggle.

Task management application interface showing organized project boards

February 2025

Task Flow Application

Built by Anika Bergström during her third month of learning JavaScript

Anika wanted to create something her team could actually use at work. She started with a simple to-do list and kept adding features based on feedback from coworkers. The drag-and-drop functionality took her two weeks to implement because browser compatibility kept causing issues.

What impressed us most wasn't the final product — it was watching her debug problems systematically and document solutions for other students facing similar challenges.

Data visualization dashboard displaying analytics and metrics

March 2025

Analytics Dashboard

Created by Thijs Vandermeulen as his final program project

Thijs came from a finance background and wanted to build something that connected to his previous experience. He integrated real-time data feeds and created custom visualizations using D3.js — which he hadn't studied in our curriculum.

He spent extra time making it accessible with keyboard navigation and screen reader support after attending a guest lecture on inclusive design. The attention to detail showed genuine care for end users.

Featured Student Projects

These projects stood out not because they're perfect, but because they demonstrate creative problem-solving and persistence. Students worked on these independently after completing their coursework.

Web Application

Recipe Organizer Platform

A student who loved cooking built this to organize family recipes with searchable tags and meal planning features. She integrated image uploads and created a print-friendly format for sharing recipes with relatives.

React Firebase CSS Grid Node.js

Mobile App

Language Exchange Chat

Designed for connecting language learners with native speakers. Includes real-time messaging, pronunciation recording, and vocabulary tracking. The student tested it with international friends before refining the interface.

React Native WebRTC PostgreSQL

Data Tool

CSV Processing Utility

Created to solve a specific workplace problem — transforming messy spreadsheet data into clean, usable formats. Handles various file types and provides data validation with detailed error reporting.

Python Pandas Flask API

Portfolio Site

Interactive Portfolio

A designer transitioning to development built this to showcase both visual design and coding skills. Features smooth animations, responsive layouts, and a custom CMS for updating project descriptions without touching code.

Vue.js GSAP Netlify CMS

What Students Say About Their Projects

My project didn't work properly for the first month I was building it. I kept hitting walls with state management and almost gave up three times. But working through those problems taught me more than any tutorial ever could. Now I actually understand how React works instead of just copying code.

Silje Andersen

Completed program in January 2025

I built my project for a local nonprofit that needed volunteer scheduling software. Having real users depending on it made me think differently about testing and error handling. I learned to prioritize features based on actual needs instead of what seemed cool to build.

Maja Kowalczyk

Finished coursework in March 2025

Skills Students Develop Through Projects

These aren't just technical skills — they're practical abilities that come from solving real problems and making actual decisions about architecture, design, and implementation.

Every project teaches something different, but certain patterns emerge across successful student work.

Technical Implementation

Writing clean, maintainable code that others can understand and modify
Debugging complex issues by isolating problems and testing systematically
Integrating third-party APIs and handling authentication securely
Managing application state and data flow across components
Optimizing performance based on actual user experience metrics

Problem Solving Approach

Breaking large features into manageable development tasks
Researching solutions independently using documentation and community resources
Making architectural decisions with limited information
Adapting plans when initial approaches don't work as expected
Knowing when to ask for help versus working through problems alone

Project Management

Setting realistic timelines based on actual development pace
Prioritizing features that deliver the most value first
Documenting code and decisions for future reference
Testing thoroughly before considering features complete
Gathering user feedback and incorporating it into development