devCodeCamp

There are no secrets to finding success at devCodeCamp, or likely any other coding boot camp you will encounter. It requires a great deal of time and focus, especially considering the amount of material devCodeCamp covers in just a 3-month period. But... Read More like many others have said, if you simply go all-in mentally and are determined to learn each and every day you will come through with the results you initially desired. There are a wide range of critical topics covered, with each section followed by a hands-on project. You will definitely be challenged with each individual assignment, but help is always available from the knowledgeable and experienced dCC instructors. You'll be amazed at the coding acumen you've amassed upon graduation when looking back to what you may have known (or really, not known) just three months prior. If you are looking for a breezy program with few demands and an easy diploma, this isn't your place. But if you want to be challenged, want to learn, want to become a real professional in the web development industry, devCodeCamp is an excellent choice.

For all of you with no experience in web development wondering if DCC is the smart choice for you, let me be your spokesperson! I came into this with ZERO coding experience and I couldn't have asked for more than what the instructors delivered. From the... Read More very beginning I was impressed with DCC's dedication to their craft. Upon completing the online assessment I was almost immediately contacted about my (albeit not so great) score. The theme of the conversation was that all that matters is your enthusiasm towards problem solving and he was absolutely right! Step forward through the user friendly registration process and my first day as a DCC student and I'm introduced to some of the most professional and personable instructors I have ever met. The quality of care and attention they provided me and other classmates throughout the course was next to none and their passion was evident every step of the way. Now here I am, elated. I am a graduate who can confidently say that I belong in this field and I don't believe I could have done it without them! Take the leap, invest in yourself, and create the future you deserve.

When I started dCC I had only a basic understanding of development concepts, 4 months later as a dCC graduate I feel confident in my skills as a software/web developer. I had desired to learn software development for a long time, but never felt confident... Read More in my skills, and felt that the programs that I was taking were too slow paced. I taken CS courses for a year and a half, and by week 3 of dCC we had already outpaced 3 semesters worth of CS course content. After watching a co-worker go through dCC while I attended UWM, seeing their knowledge of development concepts skyrocket and eventually seeing them land a well paying job in less time than a semester of school took me, I decided that traditional education wasn't the right path for me... But I still wasn't convinced of going to a bootcamp. So I thought I would teach myself coding, that it would be faster than going to traditional school, and I wouldn't have to go through a bootcamp. However, trying to teach myself coding proved to be a challenge. While teaching myself software and web development all of the information I researched seemed scattered and it felt impossible to build a solid framework for developing my skills as a software developer. I ended up getting frustrated, and learning development skills took a back seat in my life. Then at the end of 2020, with frustrations in my current job I decided to give learning software/web development another shot and joined dCC's web development program and I couldn't be happier with that decision. Their programs are not for the feint of heart, don't expect an easy time. They are fast paced and if you don't commit yourself to learning the course material I could see it being easy to fall behind. I would recommend going into the program with a decent understanding of programming concepts; variables, loops, if/else statements, etc. Although it's by no means required, I feel it helped me snowball my knowledge with each new concept; it gave me an edge by being able to really spend time learning the current concept we were researching, rather than having to learn it while still struggling with the previous content covered. The instructors were knowledgeable on the subjects taught, and extremely helpful. If you get stuck on a problem they don't just give you the answers, they helped you find them and guide you toward where you need to go. They gave clear and concise lectures with just enough information to not overwhelm you, but get you started on understanding, researching and implementing a concept. All in all my experience ad dCC was great, they gave me the tools and support I needed to develop my long desired skills as a software developer. I would recommend anyone looking to become a software developer to the program.

As many this past year, I was furloughed early in 2020 and knew I needed to get out of my retail management career. I took a few programming classes in college and remembered enjoying it. However, I had not touched any programming in over 7 years. This... Read More is what got me interested in a coding boot camp. I landed on DevCodeCamp for many reasons, but one thing that stood out to me was the class sizes. In college, I remembered classes of 50 plus people and wanted no part of that. During my entire time at devCodeCamp, I never once felt like my voice was not heard or drownd out by the group. All the instructors were supportive and knowledgeable from the start. They constantly would implore us to reach out with our questions. I had MANY. I never felt like being remote was an issue. However, just like with any schooling: what you put into it is what you will get out of it. You have to bring your A-game because it's not easy and you will be on a lot of Zoom calls and coding nonstop. People aren't wrong when they say it's like drinking from a firehose. We learned so much so quickly and applied everything we learned in endless projects. There were a few times I finished a project early and they handed me a bonus project so I would not lose the chance to keep coding and learning. If I were to go back in time, I would change many things in my life, but I would still pick devCodeCamp.

My experience with devCodeCamp is overall very positive. I took the Full Stack Software Development course remotely from home, coming from no computer background, a very stagnant 2020 almost year-long quarantine after being a shift supervisor with Starbucks... Read More in 2019, and an US Army grunt before that. The material was challenging but paced in a way where I always felt like I knew just enough to complete the assignments. Moments where I didn't feel like I knew enough weren't difficult because the instructor staff were always available to answer questions one-on-one. By the end of the course I was capable of creating my own point-of-sale system that I developed all the way from concept, to planning, to implementation, all completely on my own. Currently working with their career services to find myself work. I am very proud of my accomplishments from the coursework and would recommend this place to anyone. Pros: Great all around instruction for beginners, variety of languages and tools to learn, hands on instructors, excellent remote program Cons: The cost could be greater than some can afford but worth it, very challenging at times

While you do learn the fundamental you have to be prepare for the pace of the program. I recommend to research ahead before committing or educate yourself with the fundamentals, so that when you come into the program you can piece everything together.... Read More A major pro to this bootcamp is that instructors really care about your success as a student. They were all more than willing to always help and guide you to problem solve for each project. They were once in your shoe, so you can really feel the connection with your instructor when you yourself succeed at a problem. I attended during the COVID-19 pandemic and it was through online. I wish I could had experienced it in person, but my point is doing it online felt difficult. I am a person who needs the immediate help and interaction because I learn faster that way, but I have spent a lot of my time researching. A better approach would be to think the problem in simple english and try to code it out, but at times you don't know how to start so you research and then it goes down a rabbit hole of researching. Once you feel like you are, stop and lay your questions to your instructor and see if there is a better way of solving your problem. Do this earlier rather than late in the program. Though, I have succeeded the course, it has always been very tight with the deadline. What you code does not have to be perfect, but being able to do it right and understand it matters as everything leads into the next project. There was a lot of pressure because it takes time to piece things together when you cannot immediately get feedback on a current problem you are trying to solve, which is also the downside of it being online. Overall, be patient with yourself. You will definitely get out of this more than you really think. Looking back on previous projects, I understand it more than I did when I typed my first line of code. Persevere and motivate yourself because even if it is hard at first, you will get there.

I was a little skeptical going into this. How is devCodeCamp going to create a full blown software developer out of a truck driver with zero programming skills? Fast forward a couple months, and I’m setting up my home office for a remote software developer... Read More position with a firm out of NY. Put your trust in these guys, you won’t be sorry. Amazing support, amazing staff, incredible program. To the instructors: You all are my hero’s! You stuck with my through this rollercoaster, and I am forever grateful. A special shout to Charles, you changed a life.

Like most people I had some doubts about taking an online program. But I did my research ahead of time and asked around, then took the plunge based on these aspects. devCodeCamp (dCC) has a great track record of graduate success and a post-grad career... Read More services program. Like any endeavor, you get out of it what you put into it. If you're serious, work-hard, and put in the extra effort; you will see immediate results. dCC has plenty of support and structure to keep you focused on the projects and to help you when you're stuck. But as I said, it comes down to the effort that you put into it. I HIGHLY recommend before coming to dCC to study and practice coding and development to get ahead start on the program, the best developers are self-taught, and it will give you a better sense of whether or not software development is for you. The curriculum serves as introduction and exposure to the concepts of software development. The course teaches concepts with C# / ASP .NET but I was able to transfer those skills and concepts to Javascript technologies with MERN Stack in my final project.

I came into camp with no programming experience and can't believe that I was able to build fully functional web applications in .NET by the third month. This camp does not waste time, so expect to learn non-stop from your first day until your very last.... Read More It can be challenging but with the help from the senior developers and instructors, you too can be on your way to becoming a software developer. It also doesn't stop there as they continue to provide support until you can get into the door and start your career. Once again, best decision I've ever made.

Without a doubt, devCodeCamp exceeded the high expectations I had when I started the course. The context was structured in a way that allowed students to quickly learn and apply the material. Instructor feedback and interaction was quickly available when... Read More needed during projects. Having been previous students themselves, the instructors in a unique position to be able to relate to the struggles and growing pains of the accelerated curriculum.