Success Stories

From Zero to Full-Stack Developer

Watch our students present their capstone projects. In under 6 months, they go from coding beginners to building full-stack applications with Ruby on Rails APIs, React frontends, and AI-powered features. 11 graduates across 2 cohorts with a 100% completion rate.

100%
Completion Rate
All students finished the program
16
Weeks to Success
From beginner to developer
8
Real Projects Built
Hands-on applications

Capstone Presentations

Watch our graduates present their final projects

Latest

Cohort 2 Capstone Presentations

December 2025 • 5 Graduates

Cohort 1 Capstone Presentations

May 2025 • 6 Graduates

Local Impact Projects

Students created apps addressing Guam-specific challenges, from tourism platforms to local business management tools.

Industry-Ready Skills

Every project uses professional development practices: Git version control, database design, API integration, and responsive design.

Presentation Skills

Students present to industry professionals, gaining confidence in explaining technical concepts and business value.

"Seeing our students go from never having coded before to presenting full-stack applications with AI features in just a few months is incredibly rewarding. They're ready for real developer roles."

- Leon Shimizu, Founder & Lead Instructor

Real-World Experience

Projects Our Graduates Work On

During their internship with Shimizu Technology, students work on real client projects like these — shipping production code for actual businesses from day one.

HåfaGPT
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HåfaGPT

Chamorro Language Learning Platform

A comprehensive AI-powered platform for learning Chamorro, the indigenous language of Guam and the Mariana Islands. Features an AI tutor, interactive flashcards, quizzes, games, and bilingual stories.

  • 45,000+ knowledge chunks in RAG system
  • 10,000+ word searchable dictionary
  • 24 bilingual stories with tap-to-translate
ReactTypeScriptFastAPIPythonPostgreSQLOpenAI
Hafaloha
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Hafaloha

AI-Powered Ordering Platform

AI-powered ordering platform for Hawaiian retail and food businesses. Full-stack Rails + React with EasyPost shipping, Stripe payments, and real-time order management.

  • 850+ VIP orders at concert event
  • EasyPost shipping & Stripe payments
  • Real-time order management
ReactRuby on RailsPostgreSQLStripeEasyPostRedis
Three Squares Grill
Coming Soon

Three Squares Grill

Multi-Location Restaurant System

Full ordering system for a multi-location restaurant. Online ordering, POS, admin dashboard, and wholesale management.

  • Online ordering & POS integration
  • Admin dashboard & analytics
  • Wholesale management system
ReactRuby on RailsPostgreSQLStripe
Coming Soon
GIAA Golf Tournament

GIAA Golf Tournament

Event Registration System

Custom registration and admin dashboard for the annual Edward A.P. Muna II Memorial Golf Tournament hosted by the Guam International Airport Authority.

  • Online registration with payments
  • Admin dashboard for event management
  • Built for annual reuse
ReactRuby on RailsStripePostgreSQL
Guahan Grocer

Guahan Grocer

Grocery Delivery Platform

Guam's answer to Instacart — a local grocery delivery platform connecting shoppers with stores across the island.

  • Multi-store grocery browsing
  • Real-time delivery tracking
  • Available on iOS App Store
React NativeRuby on RailsPostgreSQLAWS
Cornerstone Accounting

Cornerstone Accounting

Tax & Accounting Platform

Full-service accounting platform that transformed Cornerstone's paper-based process into a streamlined digital system with client intake, workflow management, and admin dashboard.

  • 8-step digital client intake form
  • Workflow & status dashboard
  • Employee time tracking system
ReactRuby on RailsPostgreSQLClerk

These projects are built and maintained by Shimizu Technology, our internship partner.

“It was soooo incredible being able to see what was only a discussion of an idea, come to life. No doubt that the online ordering option is a valuable perk & adds to the VIP experience.”

Hafaloha Owner, on the system our team built

850+
VIP Orders
100%
Fulfillment
Zero
Downtime
Interactive Demo

See What's Possible

With the skills you learn at Code School of Guam, projects like this become possible. Built with React and core programming concepts from our curriculum.

More interactive demos coming soon!

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