Techbits Academy 2021 Info
A significant tech-focused article detailing the release of DSpace 7.0, which introduced a new REST API and UI to improve open-access data integration. Java OpenJDK GA (May 2021):
Unlike other bootcamps that forced students into 9-to-5 Zoom calls, TechBits introduced an "asynchronous core with synchronous sprints." Students could watch pre-recorded, high-definition lectures (updated for 2021 tech stacks) on their own time, but they had to attend mandatory 3-hour "live coding dojos" three times per week. This reduced screen fatigue while preserving accountability. techbits academy 2021