devCodeCamp

Background: I got out of the Army back in 2013 and have hopped around quite a bit due to life circumstances: I've owned a franchise, worked in the trades, and now have completed a a software development bootcamp. Having experienced similar coursework,... Read More I think I can provide a pretty decent assessment of the program and my experience. I will discuss devCodeCamp with the assumption my reader is wondering whether they should give a boot-camp a try. Before discussing devCodeCamp, I'd like to offer a random insight: know that devCodeCamp (or any other boot-camp) isn't a magic pill. If you are not 100% committed to the program of instruction and diving into a boot-camp, do not sign up for one, because you will not succeed. It's simply not worth anything less than your undivided attention for a period of 14 weeks. That said, I very much enjoyed my time at devCodeCamp. They take the GI Bill, so that was sweet, too. The curriculum is scaffolded: at the beginning, you tend to meet with your instructor / mentor daily. As the course goes on, your interactions with instructors are typically focused on lectures and demonstrations, though, if you have a question, someone is readily available. Toward the end of the course, the emphasis shifts to group work. I didn't particularly care as much for this phase, but I also realize this is how real-work software development will be taking place. So, good practice! Lastly, any new material was introduced in a live lecture. This helped with immediate questions and was distinct from some self-paced programs where content is delivered primarily through recorded lectures. I also particularly liked the deep dive into the C# language during the first six or so weeks of the program. Some of the more straightforward / easy aspects of learning development, like CSS and HTML, was focused on less so that more attention could be paid on the "meat" of diving into object oriented programming. This was 100% the right move, curriculum-wise, IMHO. The instructors: I enjoyed all of the instructors. They were able to "walk the dog" on material, and were very quick to respond to difficulties and help you through questions when you'd get stuck on an aspect of coding. They also displayed positive, encouraging attitudes: they were all a combination of mentor, coach, and teacher. It's obvious instructors are hired for both subject-competence and attitude. Great job gents! Career services: This aspect was a big selling factor for me, personally. Having just graduated, I can't comment on career services from start to finish, but I can say I've been impressed thus far by the structure provided as we transition into our job search. Graduation has not been a send-off so much as a transition into the "next phase" of the program. Finally, the ultimate question: Would I do it again? YES. I feel prepared to tackle my first job as a software developer. I say this as one who tends to focus on his weaknesses and under-appreciate his strengthes. But, yes, even for someone like myself, I feel 100% confident in the program and in myself as a result of the program. If you are ready to commit to learning programming, and especially if you are a Veteran with the GI Bill, devCodeCamp is a no-brainer.

I just graduated from the Full Stack Software Development program and it was incredible. The last three months have been exhausting, but in that short amount of time I went from only knowing a little bit of Python to being a full-fledged, full stack developer!... Read More If you can keep up with the pace and you understand the material, this is a very good opportunity for anyone who wants to become a software developer.

This course is an online fast track software development course. Like many other courses, the more you engage, the more you will get out of it. I personally went in with no experience, and my overall growth is evident. They set up the students to be able... Read More to approach any new language by establishing a strong base. I am now comfortable in embracing many new problems that I know I will face in the future knowing that I have a secure and established base. I appreciate the time that the instructors give to the students to make sure their growth is continual.

Before attending devCodeCamp, I had almost zero coding experience. I had played coding logic games on my phone, but that was it. The instructors are so supportive in pushing you beyond your comfort zone. If you need help, it is accessible, but they really... Read More push you to get your own wins. You work on real-life problems that make you feel like you really accomplished something when you're done with them.

I would like to say that this boot camp was a very pleasant experience. The instructors were very helpful and understanding. Also, the projects were difficult enough to be challenging, yet at the same time, they were straightforward enough to be satisfying... Read More to complete. This boot camp was a very good choice to participate in. Ultimately, I felt as if the course taught me a lot.

I'm an Army Vet. and have been to four different schools since leaving the Army. I can tell you by far this is the best school I've attended. I was going through a rough time that started at the end of 2019. I'll spare you the details, I then found devCodeCamp... Read More and reached out not thinking much would come of it giving my previous experience with no traditional college courses. I was amazed at the entire enrollment process and how quick it was. Then from day one I could tell this wasn't going to be easy but quickly found out that no matter how much trouble you were having there was always an instructor eager to help. It is a LOT of information in a short period of time but the way they teach you makes it super easy to follow along and keep up. The main thing that worried me was career services due to the lack there of with previous schools. That's not an issue here, their career services is perfect and they do everything they can to land you that first job after graduating. I'm not the best at writing these but to sum it up devCodeCamp is amazing and will most certainly recommend to my fellow veterans.

Before attending DevCodeCamp I had been doing some self-learning on and off for over two years. I learned a lot in that time but I didnt know if it was enough. I was having trouble putting it all together. Coming from a non-technical background, I felt... Read More like the odds would be against me on the job market, especially with no type of formal instruction. That's when I decided to try a bootcamp. I called at least a dozen other schools before finally deciding to go with DevCodeCamp and none of them were nearly as professional and attentive as they were from the very beginning. Once enrolled, this behavior not only continued but became even more apparent. The instructors are all amazing developers, and even better teachers. The material pushes you out of your comfort zone and forces you to think like a developer. The biggest takeaway for me was the confidence. I went into this thing sort of doubting my abilities, but now I feel like I can build anything. I no longer question if i know enough because I know I'm a great developer. I no longer feel like im staring at an incomplete puzzle, because this school helped me put it together. Thank you DEVCODECAMP!!

DevCodeCamp's Fullstack course is a fast paced, information firehose that requires you to be your absolute best from day one. In three months time, you will be creating applications from the ground up. Personally, coming into this program with very little... Read More coding experience( I knew what a variable was and some simple console commands), I was worried that I would be overwhelmed by the information the instructors where teaching. Somedays I was and when that did happen the instructors where always there to help. For me, the best part of the course, is that the instructors really do care about helping you learn. Their enthusiasm and dedication to what they do really shined through.

The program at devCode is very challenging, but so rewarding. The instructors are great. They provide a great support system. They're very knowledgeable and are always willing to help point you in the right direction. Would highly recommend devCodeCamp... Read More to anyone who is looking to join a coding boot camp.

I found devCodeCamp about a month after transitioning out of the military. Compared to their competitors, they made the VA funding process easy and painless for me. As far as the course itself goes, it is challenging, but with a student/instructor ratio... Read More close to 1:1, there's always help when you need it! I had little to no coding experience coming into devCodeCamp and now upon leaving can build fully functional, impressive applications!