devCodeCamp

After only a week into the program I felt like Neo from "the Matrix", Except instead of knowing Kung Fu, I knew HTML. It was amazing to see how fast we could learn each new concept or language. The instructors were masterful in keeping us engaged and... Read More helping us push ourselves. After Completing the course I am confident I have the skills to gain employment as a junior developer, my developer friends have confirmed this.

The decision to join devCodeCamp was definitely the best career decision I've ever made. My initial concerns were that this course was going to be way too much work for me. And in the beginning, it was a little overwhelming with how much information I... Read More was getting and how fast our course work was moving. However, once I got into the swing of things (and got used to the 7am start time) everything suddenly seemed to be much more manageable. The course was tough to be sure but was incredibly rewarding! The course work was always fun and engaging. I never had a project that I didn’t want to be doing. This was especially surprising to me because of my time in traditional education. Any time I would get an assignment from my professors at UWM, I would groan a hefty groan. So to be working on projects that I actually wanted to do was an incredibly refreshing change. I truly believe anyone who is willing to put their “A” game into this course will get exactly what they want out of it.

Ten years ago, after graduating high school, I started attending college for computer programming. I completed some courses, but life moved me in a different direction. Fast forward to June 2018, I decided to make a move back toward my goal of being a... Read More programmer. I have a friend who had gone through devCodeCamp and had landed an incredible job shortly after graduation, so I decided to also attend.

I’m not going to sugar-coat anything. The program is incredibly challenging. It is a fast-paced, full-time course where the goal is to go from zero experience to being ready for a real junior software developer job in 12 weeks. The course is built around solving real-world business problems the same way you would on the job. Google and Microsoft documentation will become your best friend! The instructors are always there to answer questions if you need help, but it is always expected that you try your best attempt at solving the problem, then if you cannot find the answer, the instructors will help guide you.

As well as being challenging, it is even more rewarding! I learned more in my first week at devCodeCamp than I had learned in my entire coding experience before I attended, including my time in college. Their method of teaching truly works for learning quickly and effectively without focusing on things that aren’t applicable to a development job. The instructors are top notch and Paul (recruiter and job-search-guru) is always there for help with anything regarding your resume or job search questions. They are always working tirelessly to make sure that students are getting the best education and career advice they can!

To wrap up, my opinion is: if you are willing to put in the work and dedication it takes to become a software developer, this program is a GREAT start to a future career in coding! It really is a ton of fun in the process and it really does work!

My experience in devCodeCamp has been nothing short of exceptional. The instructors are knowledgeable, approachable, and insightful. They do truly show professionalism and dedication towards their students. I came in with very little experience, and left... Read More with a knowledge level I did not think I could have achieved. I had a few family emergencies and events arise throughout the course and the instructors were very understanding, supportive and accommodating.

Pros:
Knowledgeable Instructors
Challenging Curriculum
Thorough Instruction and Lectures
On Time Feedback
Accommodating

Cons:
Less direct motivation for students performing well
At times loud in the work environment (If you say something, it is immediately addressed, so only really a half of a con)

The program at devCodeCamp is fast-paced and challenging. Patience, time-management, and self-determination are key to get all you can out of project based learning environment they offer. Overall, the instructors encourage autonomy, but at the same time... Read More are great motivators and draw from excellent content knowledge to answer questions. I really couldn't have imagined just how much the school would aid in my progression from very little experience to building full-stack web applications in ASP.NET MVC 5!

I went in with no coding experience. After a short time I was solving problems in ways I never thought about. The instructors were awesome, always available, and helpful along the way. After completing the program, they helped me connect with recruiters... Read More of great companies. With devCode in my corner, I was able to get my first development job. I'm excited for what the future holds.

My experience with devCodeCamp was really great because it is meant for my learning style. I have never really thrived in traditional classroom settings and the program is project based with introductory lectures. It's a lot of learning from failure and... Read More learning how to teach yourself new languages while giving you a foundation.

A lot of the reviews say that you could teach yourself everything they teach you through tutorials online, and that's true but the structure and support from being in a lab environment really helped direct me and keep my learning on course. I was lucky enough to have a very small group of 5 people and the more recent summer groups have been 12-20 people.

I was also fortunate enough to land a position immediately after graduation, while others it may take several weeks to months to find a position. It's a scary risk to take but you kind of have to give everything up and dedicate 100% of your time to the program.

After only a week into the program I felt like Neo from "the Matrix", Except instead of knowing Kung Fu, I knew HTML. It was amazing to see how fast we could learn each new concept or language. The instructors were masterful in keeping us engaged and... Read More helping us push ourselves. After Completing the course I am confident I have the skills to gain employment as a junior developer, my developer friends have confirmed this.

I left my job a week before Christmas, began class at DCC in mid January, graduated in April, and had a new career by mid July. I received an interview request via career services post graduation, which was great because I wouldn’t have had the opportunity... Read More otherwise. The value of the course is completely dependent on what you put into it. I highly recommend making it your focus if you choose to enroll because learning something new all day can be exhausting, and you’ll be better prepared to learn the next day if you get a good nights sleep. I was fortunate enough to be recommended to my current employer because I was still showing up every day after graduation and working on my skills.

Two primary cons, but both have been fixed after my graduation date:
A previous course instructor made no effort to help students, and was then fired.
Additionally, the course ran longer than originally advertised. This wasn’t a major issue for me as I was going to begin a full time job search once the course was over. Again, I believe they have fixed this and are now accurately advertising the length of the course.

I would highly recommend DCC if you’re thinking about beginning a career in software development. But be sure you are ready to put in the effort during the course and after graduation. Nothing will be handed to you, but you will be given the opportunity and resources to become a developer. My most successful classmates showed up on time everyday and came ready to learn.