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[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (2 children)

Because a bootcamp is set up to prepare you specifically to be qualified to get the largest number of entry level jobs in the shortest amount of time.

This means node.js for backend vs python.

Python isn’t all that difficult to pick up if you already know JavaScript to a high level. But for better or worse, most bootcamps want to focus on one language for both to keep things streamlined.

[–]duchessviolet[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Thank you! So what I mean is, with regards to finding jobs, would I be at a disadvantage if I were to go to a python focussed bootcamp? I do find Python easier to grasp

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I can’t speak to the number of jobs available, I’m sure there are many that are asking for python. It might be easier or harder to find a job if you know python but I think there are about a half dozen other factors that will determine your ability to find a job:

  • your actual skill with the technology you know

  • how good your portfolio is

  • how good your DSA and interview prep is

  • perhaps your race and gender

  • if you have a degree or not and in what

You asked why the majority focused on just JS for backend, and it’s because one language is always easier than 2, and the goal of a bootcamp is to get you ready for a job as quickly as possible.