Codesmith

Codesmith is the best bootcamp for 1 major reason and then a bunch of others - the biggst thing is the focus on building engineers > technicians. You are actively encouraged NOT to look up code blocks on stack overflow but instead use documentation, pair... Read More programming, and the extensive support network to get the hard learning needed. I participated in CSPrep, the two week part-time pre-bootcamp prep program, and am eagerly preparing for the bootcamp itself. Codesmith is incredible for a few reasons. First their approach which involves building a complete, rock-solid foundation including understanding what is going on under the hood with the javascript engine using diagramming of the callstack, thread of execution, execution context, and memory, and precise technical language is great. Second, instruction is interactive and socratic and I can attest, as a current teacher, that the instructors know all of the good teacher moves. Finally the culture of everyone struggling through hard learning and not looking up code, pair programming and answering each other's questions and being kind and generous and supportive made me feel at home and overcome imposter syndrome. Codesmith is a community it is hard NOT to want to be a part of. This is a mission driven organization that has genuine educational motives at the forefront. I <3 Codesmith!

Codesmith is an environment where knowledge is built upon hard work, indeed, but most importantly, kindness. In all my time there I never received but words of encouragement, inspiration, and guidance. Every instructor and volunteer seem fully committed... Read More to you understanding why code works the way it does, not simply gimmicks or fancy tricks. The curriculum is filtered through best practices, truly modern approach, and updated technical background, so you hit the ground running on your way to land that first job. Most importantly, you learn to incorporate new developments on JavaScript into your toolbox, to remain on the cutting edge of both the industry and the top echelon of professionals. My appreciation of the profession and its growth greatly improved upward by the long hours invested in the course, but the results speak for themselves, the accompaniment I've received inspires me to work harder everyday to accomplish my life goals and make my instructors proud. Truly, I can not recommend every course offered by Codesmith enough, there is where your hard work produces generous fruit.

As someone who has only been coding for a little over a month, this course was very challenging. I was overwhelmed at times, but the support I got from the instructor and classmates were extraordinary. My instructor Sophie was incredibly responsive and... Read More supportive. She made sure I understood everything I had questions on. I have learned so much in these short two weeks that i never thought I could achieve. After this course I am 100% positive that Codesmith is the way to go. I've applied for the immersive program and I will continue my education here in Codesmith. I highly recommend this course!

Pros: - Great Curriculum: CS Prep teaches you the Hard Parts of Javascript and prepares you for the technical interview of the Codesmith Immersive. It provides a great starting point for students to understand the field of software engineering, as you... Read More pick up tidbits of wisdom while progressing through the course. Their supporting materials were also organized and helpful. - Community: My cohort had an amazing community. Many of the students would constantly talk and joke through the Slack channel and Zoom chat. There were minimal difficult personalities, and the vibes were generally good. - Accessible Instructors: All the staff at Codesmith are very responsive and supportive. I really appreciate how easy it is to communicate with the employees and find help on whatever problem you have. Cons: - Expensive: CS Prep lasts about two weeks, but there is only class four days a week (three hours on weekdays, six hours on Saturday). In my opinion, $875 is expensive for the amount of time spent learning, but the price does roll over if you get into the immersive. To me, CS Prep is not worth the money unless you are for sure planning on joining the Codesmith Immersive.

Before joining CS Prep I was under the impression that I was decent at JS, but I clearly didn't know what I didn't know. My instructor (Shout out to Matt) was awesome and honest. He didn't make up something on the spot, if there was something he didn't... Read More know he found out and always got back to us. He made himself super accessible. The curriculum is helpful some people preferred if we coded more, but the class is moreso to teach you how to fish not just to give you fish. There were (and still is) times when I diagrammed code to have a deeper understanding of the material. The most important part is that after the 2 weeks of CS Prep, my technical communication has increased a ton, my coding ability and most importantly my confidence in my coding ability increased. It was definitely challenging if you are a beginner, but if you were like me and did some udemy classes with JS, I think you will fit into CS Prep well, if not check out JSB, I heard it's good.

I attended CodeSmith CS Prep 2 weeks program. The program is structured very well. The instructor is knowledgeable and knows how to guide learners to build up their own coding logics step by step. CodeSmith provides a supportive platform so I can get... Read More much help when I need it. I will definitely recommend this program and pursue to join their engineer immersive programs.

I spent about 3 months preparing and studying to get into this program, and it was absolutely worth it. You'll be paired up amongst other prospective and seasoned engineers who're all ready to truly hit the ground running. Once the program is over, you'll... Read More have extensive hiring support available whenever you need to help you through the arduous job hunting process.

Codesmith is a great program for those who are ready to put in the work to become a software engineer. Codesmith's way of instruction can feel rough at times, but because they push their students out of their comfort zone, that's why Codesmith is so successful.... Read More Their approach to the job hunt is amazing and I encourage you to go through the program and see it for yourself. A lot of what you're paying for at codesmith is invaluable. Personally, I loved that they put me in a mindset to succeed and to go after what I deserve and nothing less.

Codesmith's immersive program was an unforgettable experience. Not being given the answers to everything is quite uncomfortable, and can be quite overwhelming at times, but couldn't think of a better group of people to go through it with. The level of... Read More commitment and empathy shown by everyone from the instructors, to the residents, and hiring support made it all the more worthwhile. The CIRR data speaks for itself, it's just whether or not you choose to believe it. I'll admit that I was pretty skeptical the first time I saw the reviews. Having gone through it all and meeting these wonderful people, I'm proud to be one of the testimonies that feels lucky to be a part of it.

Codesmith teaches its residents how to take on any new software technologies quickly and efficiently - not through memorizing syntax, but understanding the logic and how the code works under the hood. Its curriculum facilitates deep dives into central... Read More techs, eloquent communication, empathy, and engineering mature products. Its emphasis on collaborative workflows allows residents to work effectively as teammates, ideate exciting, marketable applications, iterate on features, bridge different engineering approaches, and troubleshoot through code reviews. The staff and support community is superb from teaching to hiring. A life-altering growth experience.