devCodeCamp

I had a pretty good experience at devCodeCamp. First of all, the staff is wonderful. I think the curriculum and the way the material is taught is where I really wasn't quite meshing with the course. I found myself really not keeping up with the content... Read More early on, and though I did expect a coding bootcamp to be challenging for anybody, I definitely did encounter more obstacles than the average student. Some of these were circumstantial and unrelated to the bootcamp itself, and some were directly related to the bootcamp. For my review, I intend to focus on the latter. I signed up for the full stack web development course that ran full time (11am-4:30pm with a 0.5hr lunch break) for 11 weeks, Monday through Friday. After I enrolled, I was immediately given a basic Foundations of JavaScript course to complete before the course's start date, which I did. This precursor material was somewhat challenging to me, though I was hopeful I would understand it better once I gained more context from the real coursework. Programming was something entirely foreign to me from the get-go as I only had some prior experience with HTML and CSS. JavaScript and React were a whole other beast that require a certain type of thinking that I floundered to get a grasp on. I was extremely open to my instructors regarding my troubles throughout the course, asking questions as needed and explaining that I just wasn't getting it or that I felt I was missing something. They were all wonderful and ensured me that though I felt I was flying by the seat of my pants, I was learning more than I realized and everything would culminate eventually and just start clicking. I did have an instructor help me on a Saturday afternoon one-on-one which I will be forever grateful for. He was able to help me redo an entire project and submit it for full points, which helped boost my grade by quite a bit. My coursework involved 10 projects and around 25 lessons and about as many verbal lectures. Many days were filled with lectures over Zoom which wasn't ideal for me because I'm simply not somebody who learns by listening to lectures. Fortunately, the PowerPoints used during the lectures were available for download, so I was able to refresh my memory about what we went over. I was able to complete projects with my classmates utilizing Agile SCRUM paired programming methodologies, which wasn't always my cup of tea, but was a useful industry standard to learn regardless and I'm glad it was included in the curriculum. At the end of the bootcamp, I felt I still had a lot to learn, but a decent foundation had been laid out for me to build upon. I feel I could have benefited more from more hands-on learning and fewer lectures, more structured time and less time given to me to work independently, and more instruction on what JavaScript and the MERN stack are actually doing when we write the code, because I kind of felt like somebody who learned a foreign language and could recite phrases and sentences, but couldn't quite actually understand what any of it meant or how to understand other speakers of that language. The biggest benefit I walked away with, though, was the ability to teach myself programming on my own. I'll definitely be continuing to refine and bolster my skills in the future.

Starting the journey of changing careers was incredibly daunting to put it lightly. Combine that with choosing a career in the ever-changing tech world, made me feel lost and intimidated. However, I was determined. The first time that I ever coded was... Read More the day I met for my first class with devCodeCamp. Not only did I not know what I was doing, but there was a constant hum in the back of my head telling me that I couldn't break into tech without a bachelor's degree, and I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I can now say with confidence that this journey is for anyone with the drive and or desire to break into the programming world, degree or no degree. Will it be easy? No. Will the instructors and team at devCodeCamp do everything in their power to help you get through this incredibly challenging period? Yes. The team at devCodeCamp not only prepares you for your first role in tech, but they speak to the human experience that will undoubtedly transpire along the way. I had self-doubt, anxiety, fear and above all else, I had rampant Imposter Syndrome. The Instructors and Career Services team at devCodeCamp are unmatched and continually went the extra mile to push me forward, even when I had every doubt running through my mind and stunting progress at times. They calmed anxiety's and helped me put strategies in place to help me be successful. I can without a doubt say that, for anyone looking to get into the technology industry; this is the boot camp for you!

I started my programming journey learning programming languages from college courses while I served in the military. As I began my transition out of the military, I decided to pursue software development and I knew I not only needed a refresher but also... Read More needed to learn current technologies and techniques. This is where devCodeCamp really helped me. The curriculum was great, moving through several languages and technologies to provide both skills and confidence in my ability to be a software developer. I never felt that I was learning stale or useless information or skills while going through this course. I really enjoyed the interaction with the instructors as they taught and guided the class to not only learn syntax of a language but to problem solve the assignments as well as challenges we came across during the coursework. I couldn’t sing them enough praises, from their experience that showed everyday to their patience with students, and their ability to stay engaged every day. I’m looking forward to applying the many skills I’ve learned from devCodeCamp into action as I start a new career.

Coming into a program with no previous experience is definitely a daunting task, but an opportunity to improve upon yourself if you put in the work. devCodeCamp did an excellent job of bringing students up to speed and ramping up educational materials... Read More at a consistent pace - ensuring all topics were covered in a clear and concise manner. The instructors are there to support you however they are able - each and every one of them has been an absolute dream to work with. I left this program with the tools needed to fully explore the Development world and a newfound passion to continually learn as I go.

I wrote a review last year when I graduated in May, 2021, but wanted to provide an update, because I'm giddy like a school-kid. I'm really at a loss on how the trajectory of my career has changed since pivoting into software. It's taken me aback quite... Read More a few times! When I graduated, I knew I'd get a job. And I did. I also knew I'd eventually make six-figures. I thought a reasonable time frame was five years. I'm absolutely floored, however, to report that my timeframe to six-figures has been 14 months. Not working for Facebook, nor Google, nor Amazon. Just a small IT contractor for the DOD, working from home. Folks, this stuff is real, and it can be life-changing. Jump in.

I am a Coast Guard veteran making my way through life, still trying to find a career I can be passionate about. I say, ‘still trying’, but I’ve found it. I finally took the plunge and enrolled in a coding bootcamp. To be perfectly honest, the first week... Read More was a little slow, as I was not starting completely from scratch, but the instructors picked up the pace very soon after. After blazing through another 10 weeks of high-quality instruction, projects, and feedback, I really feel like I can call myself a software developer. I’ve never been big on labels, but I’m proud of this one! The instructors were great! Very knowledgeable. I did not get the opportunity to work with all my classmates, but the few that I did were solid partners. I can tell we benefited from each other’s teamwork. Career Services is outstanding! Weekly standups, a wealth of knowledge, and did I mention CHECKLISTS…Every veteran’s dream! 😊 With this experience, I have gained the knowledge and skills grow, teach myself new languages, and seek new opportunities.

I'm a veteran of the US Army and originally was very skeptical of coding bootcamps. However after much research I discovered devCodeCamp, and they did not disappoint! I hadn't touched any code in years, but with the amazing instructors it was easy to... Read More get back into the rhythm of things again and learn more modern languages. One of the best features of devCodeCamp specifically is the incredible support in career services. They've taught us much beyond just programming, but also many aspects of job seeking that might have normally been overlooked. I'm excited to begin my career in the software development community, and would strongly recommend devCodeCamp if you're considering your options!

I am a former marine corps infantryman that moved to Austin a few months before starting the 12-week full stack web development course in 2022. I was also working a night job while attending dCC. I had a little experience programming before starting the... Read More course, mostly some JavaScript and very little React. I was a little apprehensive at the beginning of the course because I was learning a new language (python) and did not know how it compared to my experience with JavaScript. Megan, JJ, and Pascal helped so much in my translating between the two and understanding the differences. I learned that picking up a new language wasn’t hard at all, although I still prefer JavaScript. I was also used to programming solo and was a little nervous about programming with someone else. Through the paired programming, I learned it was sometimes essential to keep the motivation going even when we were working on a second or third refactor of our current solution. I’ve learned throughout the course just how powerful it is to work in a team that can look at a problem with a fresh set of eyes. As I moved through a few different partners, it became clear how important working in a group was. At the point of working on our capstone projects, we found ourselves checking in on each other and seeing if we could help solve some smaller bugs before asking an instructor for help. But I have to tell you, Brett and Dan are wizards when it came time to call on their expertise in fixing bugs. I’ve recently just started with the career services and I think I can be really optimistic on my future as a developer.

I am a person that needs to be constantly learning something new, growing, and adapting to feel accomplished. My previous field was in the sign industry, and unfortunately, there is not much growth in that industry. That's when I decided to make a change.... Read More I took the plunge and researched several boot camps and I was brought to devCodeCamp and I don't regret it. I can say without a doubt, that not only was I served knowledge by the best instructors I have encountered, but they also served me with some life-changing skills. You can really tell they want to help you out, and that to me is golden. I encourage anyone who truly wants to learn to code to give this boot camp a shot you will learn things the hard way but you will definitely learn them the right way. The one thing that really caught my attention was career services. In other boot camps, I noticed that they didn't have extensive career services and that was definitely what swayed me to use this boot camp over all others.

I enrolled in devCodeCamp from March 2022 through June 2022. I partook in their 14-week full-stack web development boot-camp. I did a lot of research prior to attending to determine which boot-camp I should take, and I decided on devCodeCamp because their... Read More career services portion looked promising. Never in a million years did I think it would be amazing as it was. The curriculum taught me more than I could have imagined in such a short time, and the career services department streamlined the process for finding a position in software development. I highly recommend devCodeCamp to anyone looking for a life-changing experience.