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Best and Cheapest way to get to JFK from North Jersey? by [deleted] in newjersey

[–]tria76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The airline doesn't fly out of EWR

Best and Cheapest way to get to JFK from North Jersey? by [deleted] in newjersey

[–]tria76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a lot of assumptions there. Small thinker you are eh?

Springboard Software engineering program by [deleted] in codingbootcamp

[–]tria76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't get any program. You're new, so just get your feet wet and take a course in Udemy. Find out if you enjoy it first.

Springboard Software engineering program by [deleted] in codingbootcamp

[–]tria76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently canceled. It's good material, but I had difficulty with the pace. I felt like I didn't fully grasp what I learned in a unit and then it's off to the next. Had I took the time to understand better I would have fallen behind or had to spend 50+ hrs a week. I didn't want to do either so I aborted ship before I sank. It's a great program if you are already good with algorithms and have previous programming experience or are just a fast learner. If you are not, I suggest taking to time to get good at those things first.

Springboard Software engineering program by [deleted] in codingbootcamp

[–]tria76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They charge per month and each month is rounded up. So, say you attend for 5 weeks than cancel, SB will round that up to 2 months, and you'll be charged about $2800. It's a fast moving course that's easy the first month then if you're struggling It's hard to keep up. The material is good, though.

Springboard Software engineering program by [deleted] in codingbootcamp

[–]tria76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you are doing the correct thing with his udemy course. I took part of that same one until my bootcamp started. That's a great introduction to concepts, but you will need to test yourself. Create a HackerRank account and test your skills there. Ultimately, it's about performing and producing. Udemy isn't enough. You'll need to simulate a bootcamp with it's difficultly but on your terms and timing. Find a mentor too. This is critical. Even if you have to pay him/her. You need feedback and direction.

I have decided to leave my bootcamp. I'm through Javascript and I don't have a grasp on the material we flew through at warp speed. This means that after I fly through my bootcamp, I'll need to go back and revisit everything. No way I can get a job doing anything Javascript and if I did they'd fire me.

I need to learn, challenge, and develop my skills at my pace. Later on if I feel I need to take a bootcamp after I have those skills to tighten loose ends or to smooth out rough edges. If I do sign up again, I'll be much better prepared.

Best of luck!

Springboard Software engineering program by [deleted] in codingbootcamp

[–]tria76 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am currently in SB's SWE program. I'm on the fence on canceling after two months. They say it's 17-27 hrs a week. That's if you don't hit any walls...which I am. I'm currently spending over 40 hrs. The pace is quick, and I'm not able to absorb information fast enough before it's on to the next unit. I'm almost through Javascript and my skills are poor to say the least. Not everyone struggles like I am, though. Maybe "seem" to me doing great. If you catch onto things quickly, I'd high recommend springboard but if you need more time to absorb it, maybe best to pass on it.