Hack Reactor

This program will teach you the fundamentals for web development. If you are serious about being a Software Engineer and want a challenging yet rewarding course, checkout Operation Level Up. The staff and instructors are knowledgeableand are willing to... Read More invest time into your learning so you can break into the tech world as a Full-Stack Software Engineer.

Material was more challenging than I expected but I learned a lot. There is a fair amount of projects throughout the course and algorithms with time to review old and new concepts. The staff is always there for support and I couldn't have done it without... Read More them.

I've been working full-time for about 10 years before attending Hack Reactor, so I took it as seriously as a job. If you are looking for a challenge, this program is for you; you'll want to be as prepared as possible for the job search after all. It can... Read More be difficult if you are not passionate about programming, so make sure that you actually want to be a software engineer if you are considering attending. I've discussed my experience with a few friends that attended other boot camps and they regret not attending Hack Reactor. The curriculum is top tier.

If you are looking at this page wondering wondering how much a remote coding bootcamp can do and questioning whether it is worth the price tag. Look no further! You are paying for an amazing alumni network, and partnership opportunities. I just graduated... Read More from HR a month ago and already got two great offers from public tech companies. One is through alumni referral and the other is through HR's partnership opportunities. Like many fellow students at HR, I came into the program with little coding experience. I can confidently say HR designed the curriculum very well: 1) it is just hard enough and interesting enough that trains people to think like a SWE, work as a team and be able to do problem solving independently. 2) You build strong relationship with your cohort mates which will turn into your strong SWE network in the future as all of you grow in the industry. I leant the most not from the slides but from the people I paired with both technically and non-technically. Of course the learning doesn't stop after graduation. This program gives people an opportunity to get your feet into the tech industry; to equip you with the ability to break down problems and solve interesting questions with your newly learnt skills; to equip people with confidence that you can do it. Expect long hours, challenging projects, intellectually intriguing conversations. This is one of the few things in life that if you work hard, it pays off fairly quickly.

One big pro is the immersion and attention to detail from all members of the staff, who are willing to help you at any given moment. A con would have to be the idea that you have to learn the building blocks in such a short amount of time, which causes... Read More you to have to possibly put off some clearing items until later in the course. Regardless, this program is extremely helpful and absolutely would be recommended to my peers.

I started off with no background in programming. By the midpoint of the cohort, I was very knowledgeable with the javascript and implementation of new technologies. The rest of the time I use my knowledge to build out awesome projects and collaborate... Read More with teams. I had I great experience learning, building, and interacting with fellow developers.

The community building here was excellent. I treasure the friends I made and the learning that happened. This bootcamp is an excellent choice if you fit the following: You have previous coding experience (1 year of college/JS basics), you enjoy learning... Read More and doing the problems found on LeetCode/CodeWars, You want to connect with other aspiring coders, and get exposed to new technologies that you may otherwise procrastinate on. Remote Full Time Pacific is the way to go. The administration was fantastic in creating community.

Quit my previous full-time job needing a career change. At the advice of a few friends, Hack Reactor became the top choice. Six months after graduating, I still talk about my end-to-end experience with my new colleagues and family. Most importantly, Hack... Read More Reactor gave me the tools and training needed to create for myself a fulfilling career. In short, worth every minute and penny to the determined and motivated. It's a fast-pace, demanding program that requires your full attention, but if you are able to commit, there will be supportive staff and a challenging curriculum, focused on preparing you for the job market.

I recently graduated from Hack Reactor's San Francisco campus and I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to switch careers. The program ended up being fully remote due to COVID-19 and has definitely changed my perspective of online learning.... Read More I had heard so many wonderful things about this program, and was lucky enough to experience it - even virtually - for myself. As others often mention, the curriculum is very well-thought out. The staff also continuously gathers feedback from students throughout the program with the intent of making adjustments for future cohorts, showcasing their own desire to learn from your personal learning experience. Perhaps most importantly, the projects I worked on simulated many aspects of the actual job experience, putting me in a strong position to apply for such jobs after graduating HR. On top of the clear professional benefits, I also made several lifelong friends along the way. In short, I've never learned so much in such a short amount of time. I highly recommend HR to anyone looking for a truly challenging, one-of-a-kind, and life-changing experience! Pros: Hack Reactor staff is out-of-this-world amazing. They really pour all their heart out to support the students. Curriculum is top notch and well-curated for those looking to make a career change. Cons: Requires your complete dedication and attention from start to end.

I just finished the bootcamp in October 2021 and loved my experience. I was part of the San Francisco cohort, which was unfortunately remote due to COVID, but the remote format was surprisingly engaging and still provided ample opportunity to bond with... Read More my classmates and staff. I never thought I'd learn as much as I did, but this program exceeded all my expectations. Though 13 weeks is really too short to become an expert engineer, the crash course covers the latest, most in-demand tech stack for a full-stack developer, and leaves you with 4 apps to add to your portfolio, team projects to speak to during job interviews, and the skills and confidence to find a job and continue to learn. The bootcamp was split into 2 halves. In the first half, we learned the tech stack (JavaScript, Express/Node, React, MySQL, MongoDB) through daily lectures, local workshops, and 2-day sprints where we pair program with a classmate. Though the lectures were sometimes a bit dry (too many slides, too high-level), the local workshops held by the SF staff were phenomenal with material tailored specifically to student interests and highly engaging as well. The second half was project-based where we applied skills learned in the first half and work in agile teams to create a few apps (1 front-end, 1 back-end, 2 full-stack). Because of all the pair-programming and team-based projects, I got to know my classmates pretty well by the end, and also have relevant project experiences to speak to during job interviews. Throughout the bootcamp, I was consistently impressed by Hack Reactor staff, especially the SF team, who was always knowledgeable, quick to respond, happy to help and offer support whenever needed. I had heard that Hack Reactor placed a lot of emphasis on autonomy, so was pleasantly surprised to receive extra support when I was struggling with Javascript fundamentals in the first half of the program. Staff went above and beyond, staying late, hosting additional workshops and office hours, to ensure that all students, including myself, had a solid grasp of the material heading into the second half of the program. Overall, I'm really happy with my experience with Hack Reactor. I knew it would be difficult going in and was challenged as expected. Learning and working with my classmates was really fun, and I felt fully supported throughout - the staff really cares about the students and do their best to help them succeed. You won't regret this program!