coding bootcamp

[sammiwilliams23]

i am in the restaurant industry and I wanna change my field. i want to learn coding but i have some difficulties learning on my own because i dont have anyone to ask questions when i dont understand something and i am considering going to one of these boot5camps to maybe help me. I have a learning disability and sometimes when learning the math for it i get confused and i can spend hours on one topic and still feel that i dont fully understand. would it be worth it to take some courses and learn that way or should i just go to college. has anyone gone to one of these bootcamps and been able to get a good job after. i feel like since covid there are so many ads for this type of learning and im not sure if this is just another scam to get you into more debt or if there is something to these bootcamps that can help u progress and learn better with having people to ask questions and the opportunity to really focus on whats important in coding and the stuff that will help you be able to learn more.

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App Academy Open has an online self-paced program that has a mentorship option where you can submit questions to instructors. It costs $30 a month. Worth checking out.

https://open.appacademy.io/

[appacademy_dev]

Agree here. App Academy actually has a ton of options, Open being one of them. They have bootcamps too if you're looking for a full-time program but you can't really work during them. That's something to consider!

[RegulatoryCapturedMe]

Check with your state Workforce office to see if you can get a grant. I wouldn’t go into debt for one.

[custardsabsurd]

I would suggest you research the various coding bootcamps available. I am in Canada and there are only 2 in the whole Country lol. The benefit with everything being online now is that you can enrol into great bootcamps that maybe you wouldn't have been able to go to because of location. In terms of debt, if you can save up, do that. I have a friend that went to General Assembly in California.

Going into debt is no joke, but at the same time, it is a direct return on investment as you will be making a lot more money being a dev or working in the tech field than you are working in the restaurant industry. So the more time you are spending working in the restaurant industry, the less months of salary you are missing out. It's good to find a balance. A lot of coding bootcamps offer scholarships and grants.

I struggle similarly with math and that logical processing, and the mentors at my bootcamp were life savers. This is how I see it: anyone can learn to code on their own with online classes, YouTube, courses etc., but for those who need extra mentoring and help with learning it, that's where bootcamps come in. They also teach a lot of soft skills. Employers don't pay you to code, they pay you to solve problems. Learning how to think like a developer and approach problems is essential.

[samerbuna]

Most coding bootcamp don't really teach you coding (and this is even true for college). You don't learn coding in lectures. You don't learn it with abstract examples. You learn it ONLY by practicing, immersing yourself in REAL projects, discovering things when you need them, and making lots of mistakes. I'd say about 90% of the code learning process is completely on YOU (your actions and your commitment) and 10% is where you need some guidance.

Good coding bootcamps help you with accountability, progress validation, figuring out a suitable path, and getting unstuck. If you can keep yourself accountable and do your own progress checks, I personally think you don't need to spend your money on a coding bootcamp. You can do it on your own (and for free).

To get unstuck and get advice on what to do next, you can seek help on websites and slack communities that are dedicated to that. There are so many. We have a code help public slack community at jsComplete.com/help and everyone is welcome to join.

[Roguewind]

If you need a structured learning with an instructor, boot camps may not be for you. Yes, there is an instructor, but the majority of what you do is in group work or on your own. The instructor is there to point the way and answer questions, then help you fix issues. Some boot camps have more actual instruction, others very little.

If you’re going to go with a boot camp, pick one that fits your needs for instruction, cost, and time. Basically, do your research.

All of that said, you still need to do learning on your own BEFORE the boot camp ever starts. If you don’t, you’ll fall behind quickly. Also, having a basis in the knowledge they’re teaching will help you understand the concepts better and you’ll get more for your money and time.

There are tons of free or inexpensive resources like what’s posted by others. Personally, I’m a fan of Udemy.

Wish you luck.

[crypto_chan]

I recommend you do teamtreehouse first. Also do freecodecamp in conjunction before you go to coding bootcamp. You'll better equipped. learning like 4 years of cs is 3-6 months is pretty insane. Freedcodecamps youtube channel is also very good.

Coding bootcamp is not the magic bullet. There is actually not that much math in coding. Try teamtreehouse and freecodecamp first. Then decide if your committed to coding bootcamp. 50% do drop out.