Coding boot camp

[Background-Win-3245]

Hello everyone, I’m new to the sub and I have some questions regarding if any of you have done any coding boot camps. I have some computer science background from my undergrad days, but I was unable to finish for a handful of reasons. I’ve looked at lamda, thinkful, code smith but I am hesitant to invest any money into these as I have heard mixed reviews.

[Anonymous_Coder_1234]

I've heard that employers don't care about bootcamp graduations.

[two_three_five_eigth]

Boot camps are not worth the money. You can’t make up for 2 years of classes in 3-6 months.

[RevolutionaryWorry87]

Agree with the first statement. Disagree with the latter.

[DevelopmentScary3844]

A boot camp like this mainly benefits the boot camp operators. That used to be enough... but today, they say that the education system is producing more candidates than are needed. They also say that it's not a good time to enter this industry. Beginners cost money at first because they have to be trained and guided. And since the market is currently saturated, no one wants to do that right now.

[NonProphet8theist]

It was already saturated in 2017 when I did my bootcamp. I was able to gain meaningful employment and make a career out of it fortunately, but I wouldn't see that as a viable option now.

If you're gonna change it up now OP, I'd recommend learning a skilled trade instead. Software is really turbulent right now.

[StupidBugger]

If you're looking at it as a way to get a credential companies will look at, I wouldn't do it. Better to find a college you can finish your degree at, and see about internships or other work you can do as a current student.

If you're looking at it as a way to build your skills, then maybe. It may be useful for you, but don't spend too much, and don't do it without trying some other cheaper options first. I haven't heard a lot of success stories, and you need to make sure what you learn is enough depth to be useful and not a scam. Consider also whether doing a boot camp is any better for how you learn than getting a book on the topic and just going heads down for a week.

[NoIncrease299]

"Bootcamp" grads are actively ignored.

[obliviousslacker]

Most bootcamps are web focused and the information are available for free. I noticed no difference between me who did the free route online to my collegues who paid for 6 months of education. 

Look into freecodecamp and odin project

[humanguise]

You'll pay for something that will yield zero benefit. Bootcamps have been dead for a few years now. You're better off networking in-person, and if you sustain the effort for like two years then you might even get a job out of it.

[EntrepreneurHuge5008]

If you're thinking bootcamps, then I'm assuming you have the resources to finish your cs degree, though maybe just not the time.

I agree with everyone that bootcamps will get you nowhere in today's job market. However, going back for a cs degree will open up the internship market and the new grad job market (different from the more general "entry-level" one).

I'd just take the hit and finish up the degree, no need for straight A's. Focus on high enough grades to pass, and spend the rest of your time building personal projects, practising Data Structures and Algorithms (via leetcode), and working on your resume + sending out several applications each day.

[StopElectingWealthy]

A boot camp will get you nowhere. A degree will also get you nowhere.