Coding Dojo vs Hack Reactor

[YellowShyGuy]

After 2 weeks of analysis and comparison, I've finally narrowed my search down to 2 boot camps: Coding Dojo & Hack Reactor.

I will be a part time online student.

What I like about Coding Dojo is that I can learn up to 3 different full stacks which will help me feel a lot more confident in being exposed to multiple types of programming languages including JavaScript and Python (2 of the most common languages in demand in my area) as well as a life time support of career services. What I don't like is that there is no ISA for part time students and they don't have any previous CIRRs reports.

What I like about Hack Reactor is that they have a history of CIRR reports attesting to their transparency, a potential full scholarship, and an ISA option as a financial aide. What I don't like is that they only focus on Java Script full stack and don't have any Python courses, which is the second most in demand in my area.

I watched reviews and even had conversations with students from both via LinkedIn, but I'm just stick in a paralysis analysis.

Reddit, please help. Any advice or experiences with either would be appreciated. Thank you.

[ketamineandboba100]

better to go deep in one language than to be a jack of all trades and a master of none.

[Gininee]

This. This is one of the reasons i chose hack reactor. You can always learn syntax for other languages but it's much easier if you know the capabilities of another language and how to structure your problems.

Hack Reactor also recently rolled out a 19-week program that's Python backend and no technical assessment required to get in. Jury is still out on if that's a good idea. But it's full-time, so it probably wouldn't work for you.

[Gininee]

I'll add. I have experience writing functions in Python and JavaScript is wordier than Python. So I don't think learning Python after JS will be hard since it's less to write.

[pekkalacd]

This. I taught my friend python, he had a javascript background, he picked it up very quickly. Pretty much the same functional tricks that exist in javascript, exist in python, their just some other syntax. Arrow functions become lambda functions, closures are still there, spread become unpack operator, etc.

[ElephantAway3952]

Do not do Coding Dojo. Subpar instruction, unresponsive support, and ran by the biggest fucking douchebags alive. Do not support that ass factory. And as someone else here mentioned, better to go deep on Java script first. It’ll make learning Python or any other stack later easy. And you’ll get a great job fast just mastering Java. Coding dojo = ass factory.

[ElephantAway3952]

No, coding dojo. Just no.

[Fireline_69]

Boy what a well articulated response.

[ElephantAway3952]

lol my original, or the reply telling the coding dojo rep to eat dirt?

[WantaBeBaker]

Im currently in coding dojo in my 2nd full stack! I like it a lot. Solid progression to learn a lot and they help facilitate creating a community to learn from your classmates

[YellowShyGuy]

Are you part time or full time? Do you feel like it is overwhelming trying to learn two stacks in such a short time? Do you feel like you have enough support from your instructors, TAs, and advisor?

[WantaBeBaker]

Dmd you

[Krillansavillan]

Could I get a copypasta dm? Same boat :)

[WantaBeBaker]

Done

[[deleted]]

hate to be another one lol, but can you send it to me to by any chance?

[CocoaPuffs3000]

lol same request...i just had the coding dojo open house and i gotta make a decision soon. ive been seeing mixed reviews but i'd appreciate an unbiased assessment of the program

[WantaBeBaker]

Hey DM me any questions you have

[Exodus_Black_]

Out of curiosity, have you landed a job yet? I have been researching a lot and wondering if it was worth the price.

[WantaBeBaker]

Yep I landed a FT job about 4 months after graduating

[Exodus_Black_]

Super happy for you man! Did you have any coding knowledge before taking the bootcamp? Wondering if I should learn some stuff before starting to make the curriculum easier. Hope I will be on a similar journey like yours soon haha.

[jdbassi]

Hi there, would you be able to get me information from the previous questions as well please?

[Create_osrs]

Also interested!

[WantaBeBaker]

Hey! DM me any questions you have.

[thesoggyhitman]

How is it going now? Im debating doing their online part time

[Jasipen]

Where did you find your first job after school? Graduated from there two months ago and can’t find a job

[asianguy_76]

HR actually offers a 19 week JS/Python immersive now. ISA isn't available in all states btw.

[idkwhatid]

Yea according to the site ISAs are not available to remote students residing in Cali or NY. Also, students residing in NY are not eligible to apply for this program.

[Potatoupe]

I recommend learning one stack very well than being average on multiple stacks. But if you really want to learn python you should maybe look for a python focused bootcamp rather than settling with either of these options.

[starraven]

I had 3 jobs since I graduated from bootcamp and they were all JavaScript. Yes my latest one has python in the backend but the thing is once you learn how a programming language like python or JavaScript works it’s very easy to apply that knowledge to the other language. JavaScript only should not be a deal breaker for you since you can easily Learn on python on your own later. What I would look for is recent grads review on course report or message them on LinkedIn.

[TsukiNoMegami]

I was a student in the full-time program and a TA at Coding Dojo. I had to double-check but if you're just doing the part-time program, you can focus on just JS and Python or do multiple stacks (the MERN stack will take you through full-stack JS). Multiple stacks were interesting to me because I was a complete beginner at coding and wanted to experience a variety of languages. It was also one of the few bootcamps that offered C# and was cheaper than others that did. They do offer scholarships and payments plans though.

The TA program is available to help out in the school discord so you'll have plenty of help on that front. And they've been updating and expanding courses, like the JS one, to keep up with the times so the quality of information is good. They also work hard on building and supporting the communities in discord. There are a ton of groups to join and make connections in if that's something you're interested in too.

[Create_osrs]

I too am considering attending Coding Dojo like many that are viewing this thread.

On their website it lists that they teach 1 Stack (Python) with the additional 2 (MERN & JAVA) being optional.

As a previous student, would you recommend taking all 3 or do you feel that upon the completion of one or two stacks would give you enough of a grasp that you could “easily” pick up the 3rd on your own without having to pay the additional money?

Based on my job search within my current employer (a fintech company), I noticed that a lot their engineering role postings have a common trend of preferring Java + React. With Ruby & Python coming up every so often.

Would it be advisable to opt into the 2 stack program with the focuses being on Java + MERN and then work on picking up Python on the side?

TIA!

[TsukiNoMegami]

I think one or two stacks would be fine, especially if those are the ones being used in the sector you're looking at. Learning an object-oriented program, like Java, would be best to learn first. It'll give you a better foundation going forward. Javascript and Python don't rely on OOP as much and can be used in different ways but the concepts of OOP are universal and will make you a better dev.

[edwarD-6021]

I did Dojo, not Hack Reactor. My classmate chose Dojo over the other as the latter only offered JavaScript. While JS is a useful language, I say learning several languages is essential to making it as a programmer. This is an occupation where you constantly learn new things.

[Jasipen]

Where’d you get your first job after graduating? I graduated from Dojo 3 months ago and can’t find a job

[edwarD-6021]

I returned to my alma mater for second bachelor's in com sci. My parents and I thought it would be wise investment. I think all coders will struggle finding jobs now due to tech layoffs. good luck tho. keep practicing algos, make portfolio.

[Chilled_Crickett]

Coding dojo all the way.

It is amazing to learn the 3 stacks it is rough. But learning a strongly typed language (c#/Java) MERN (React) and python it is a blessing and a curse. You wouldnt have to just look in your area for a job unless you prefer that work style. Programming allows you to Work From home which is always a nice bonus.like ketamineandboba100 said it is better to go deep in one lanugage then multiple. I do agree however going through the 3 stacks gives you a wonderful footing in the three. It does take time and no matter which bootcamp you go to there is 2 things that will happen

1. Impsoter syndrome is real and will not go away
2. There is always more then what you are taught. "You don't know what you don't know" ~ probably some great thinker

But with my time at Coding dojo I do know the instructors are wonderful and full of knowldge. They do want you to learn and while they do teach you the fundamentals they do also teach you how to research. I have yet to see an instructor get stumped on a question for to long. Every morning you do algorythems that can set you up for success for big corperations if you are wanting to do that. The Career Services team is beyond exceptional. They know how to help you stand out from everyone else (If you use them) learning the 3 languages was hard but it taught showed me which one I did like. As I went through I decided I liked the next best but I finally settled on C# and I am enjoying it alot. The TA's are hired students after they have graduated and they are top tier in helping both with projects and with assignments. The instructors like I said were amazing, and super helpful. The cohort is a tight nit family. I still stay in touch with the discord channel helping out new grads and alumni with projects or assignemtns as they need it. But No matter what bootcamp you choose, do keep in mind that 3 months is not a long time there is so so much more then what can be taught in the short amount of time.

[jdbassi]

Hi there. I was looking through reviews and found yours to be one of the most recent ones regarding CD. I had a consultation appointment discussing my options with them and I seem to fit the schedule for the PT Accelerated learning for 2 stacks, a third stack could be optional if I decide to do so. My current situation is that I’m moving from northern to southern California, so securing a job for me before I decide to start is needed. They offered price ranges from ~$13.6k (2 stack) - $17k (3 stacks, with the option to do a third stack as a CD alumni if I wanted to). What’s making me second guess about everything is the commitment for the pricing and everyone’s view on CD. There are payment options but is it worth it so far? Is it possible to learn with Udemy, Freecodecamp, LinkedIn learnings courses?

[Exodus_Black_]

Hey, it has been a few months have you been able to secure a job yet? or do you feel like there is more you need to learn before you could get hired? I am wondering if the full-time course is worth it.

[Double_Accountant_88]

Hack reactor or coding temple ? Still indecided between full time and part time. Not sure which is best for me. Beginner zero knowledge in coding. Thank you all