I’ve had the bad luck of cancelling my CodeBeam SF plans because of this 
Any tips on improving the chances of a visa interview?
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Aw that’s a shame - CodeBeam looks awesome too.
Did they give you any reasons?
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Their standard 214(b) reason that, “you didn’t convince the immigration officer that you’ll come back to your home country”. I really was excited about Code Beam. I’ll try my luck next year 
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I guess the main tip is to create what they call “strong reasons to get back home”, like buying a house, marrying someone, having a child, being in your job for a long time, this kind of stuff.
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I have a friend who got his visa rejected 5 times. After marrying an american girl he finally managed to get his visa. 
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It is hard to figure out exactly what gets in the way of a rejected VISA, but this is usually good advice. Prepare for the interview with “strong evidence” that you will not be staying longer than what is allowed; demonstrating your current and past employment, stating reasons of your VISA transaction (the invitation to code BEAM), an accompanying family.
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You need to show the immigration officer things that you have at home that will prevent you from just staying here in the States.
A home? A car? A wife? Kids? Businesses?
The more the better. Also the older you are the easier it is to get approved for a visa.
My sister in law got grilled hard during her interview for a tourist visa. She went back home on the date of her planned trip. Second time she requested a visa it was instant.
Mother in law, older, a teacher for 20+ years, she got approved near instantly as well right off the bat.
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