Kris bredemeier

To most companies, having a degree does not mean much, what they want is someone who can code. If you are up against a candidate that has the same technical skills as you, having those degrees may set you apart, but unless you find yourself in that situation, it won't mean much. 

What software engineering companies are looking for is an understanding of basic theory, the ability to get stuff done on a deadline, and someone who can code efficiently. 

I attended a school in SF, Holberton, and we have seen that it doesn't even matter if you have a C.S. degree or not. (Caveat, it can sometimes help you get the interview if you have a degree from a school like Stanford or MIT etc.) but once you are in the room with your interviewer, all that matters if you know your ...

Kris bredemeier

There are a couple of thigns to keep in mind when you are looking into schools for programming and software eninggering. 

1- If you are interested in attending a bootcamp, make sure you take some time to get familiar with foundations and fundamentals of CS. The fast paced nature of bootcamps don't have the time to help you understand the basics, and you have to keep up or you'll just drown. 

2- If figuring out how to get started is challening, look into programas that will provide you with the foundations and fundamentals as well as practial experience. 

I attended a school in SF, Holberton, that starts off in C wokring with algorithms and databases to help you start training to think like a programmer. Everything is project based, and this makes the tranistion ...

marketing@codefellows.com

Yes! A 2014 Macbook will work great. Just make sure you are running on the most current operating system, have a current version of Chrome, and download all the software you'll need for your course (and remember to do your prework!). :) Best of luck in class!

marketing@codefellows.com

Yes! A 2014 Macbook will work great. Just make sure you are running on the most current operating system, have a current version of Chrome, and download all the software you'll need for your course (and remember to do your prework!). :) Best of luck in class!

marian.williams@code-ninja.co

Hello!

Here is a recently generated list of UK bootcamps, http://www.techworld.com/picture-gallery/careers/coding-courses-bootcamps-in-uk-3629316/. I hope this is helpful.

You can always take a remote course with Code Ninja. We offer remote RAMP, and have a soon to be announced remote Immersion program. If you have more questions, please be in touch.

Kris bredemeier

I am always a bit hesitant when it comes to remote software engineering programs. I think they teach you quite a lot, but they are missing one key benefit of attending a school in person, networking. The best way to get a job in this industry it to have strong networks of people that already work in the industry. Whether you decide to go with a remote course or an in-person one, make sure to find the time to build your network. Work with others on projects and learn how to collaborate on a large project. These are skills that you will need to know in the industry but are not necessary a focus at a lot of schools. 

I attended a school in SF, Holberton, that had both a focus on the tech skills and the soft skills, and I see how the students have had an easier time ...

Kris bredemeier

Sorry, but I don't  know about those specific programs. But I love that you are asking this question. There are so many schools out there, and not all of them are accepting of beginners. For some of them, you need to some some experince in order to be successful. 

I attended a school in San Francisco, Holberotn that is actaully geared towards both beginner and studetns with expeirnce. I, like you, did not have any experice prior to going to a programming school. And it was nice that there were others in the same boat with me here at the school. 

https://www.holbertonschool.com

marian.williams@code-ninja.co

I'm unfamiliar with these options, so I can't speak to them. But I can tell you that Code Ninja offers a comprehensive set of courses designed to help people transition to a career in code. You can start on your own with the JumpSt@rt program which is free. This gives you the basics of programming, to determine if code is right for you. Next is the RAMP program. This dives deeper into JavaScript, CSS, Node and more. This is a part-time program over the course of 4 weeks. It's great for those who are still working, but are ready to take a larger step towards building coding skills. Finally, the Immersion program is a full time program that builds the skills you will need to step out into the job market. And once you're done, Code Ninja helps with job placement. If you ...

Kris bredemeier

If you want to become a data scientist, and are coming from little to no technical background, before signing up for a bootcamp, I would suggest working on the fundamentals and foundations of programming first. That is not something you will necessarily get at a bootcamp, but something you will need to be a good data scientist.

There are also some programs that will give you the foundations if you need more structure. Here in SF, there is a program, Holberton, that focuses on the foundations before students specialize.

https://www.holbertonschool.com

marian.williams@code-ninja.co

If you aren't yet sure if coding bootcamp is right for you, you might want to try a free course to get a glimpse into what boot camp may be like. Code Ninja offers a free, self-directed course called JumpSt@rt for people like yourself. The course is designed for people to experiment with code prior to making a financial investment into a boot camp. Give it a try, it's free! http://code-ninja.co/Programs/JUMPST@RT.html

Kris bredemeier

Attending a bootcamp is an excellent idea to boost your skills. Bootcamps are super challenging for those who come in knowing little to no programming. Those who end up being super successful tend to be those who have some base level of skill. I know Hack Reactor, for example, tends to be a better experience if you have a programming background. Deciding which bootcamp is right for you is an entirely different question. 

You also have to decide how deep down you want to go with your skills. I attended a programming school that had a strong focus on low-level programming and the foundations of computer science. Holberton was perfect for that, but you may not be looking for foundations, it seems like you may already have those. 

http://www.hackreactor.com

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info@CodeCareerAcademy.com

Hi, Kevin.

I run Code Career Academy which is in the Atlanta area, and I have a couple of programs geared towards someone in your position.

First is my Part-Time bootcamp which you can take in a modular fashion. This works great for example for someone who is currently a front-end dev who wants to just study back-end plus computer science topics.

I also have continuing ed classes you can take on very specific topics. This week I'm starting my Intro to C# class which will run for 3 weeks.

For you it sounds like sticking with the Microsoft stack is a good idea since you already have .Net knowledge. I'd focus on learning C# and then ASP.NET MVC (preferably Core).

If you have any questions, I'd be more than happy to answer them!

I'm jeffa@codecareeracademy.com.

Kris bredemeier

One of the first things you need to decide why you want to learn front-end web development. If it's because you are interested in design, then maybe head in the direction of HTML/CSS.  If you are more interested in the development side of things, then Javascript might be the direction you want to head in. 

Before considering a bootcamp, spend some time playing around with creating your own websites. You can start off with using frameworks like bootstrap, but don't let frameworks like that become a crutch for you. Make sure to ween yourself off of them. Frameworks come and go, and if all you know is a framework or two, you will find yourlsef drowing the moment that framework fades away. 

I thought about signing up for a bootcamp to learn iOS app development. I ...

Becca Daly

Hi there, 

BrainStation is a tech education school with locations in Toronto, Vancouver, Costa Rica, and New York in addition to Online offerings. 

We have a variety of courses in Web Development depending on your preferred time commitment. If you aren’t ready to dive into a full or part-time bootcamp, I would recommend taking one of our weekend workshops - a crash course which will give you a basic understanding of web development languages.

Here is a bit about our other course offerings:

Web Development Full Time

10 week full-time web development program where you learn both front and back end languages. This program is available both on campus and online depending on your needs. From a content perspective, BrainStation focuses on all of the material you would need to ...

Kris bredemeier

Web development is not going away anytime soon. If you are passionate about it and are willing to work hard it is most cerinly worth investment. There are a lot of types of invetment to talk about though. Time, money, possible relocaation. The upfront investment is going to be a bit dependant on if you are interested in getting your foot in the door and just landing a job in web development, or if you want to work on your fundments to better set yourself up for a career in web devleopment. 

If you have some experince already, maybe have tinkered around for a while, built things on your own, or followed tutorials online and just want to get your foot in the door, then a bootcamp is a good investment. It's quite a lot of money up front usually, but they pack so much ...

Kris bredemeier

Becoming a software engineer via the self-taught method is totally valid. In fact, a lot of software engineers have some degree of self-taught education because a lot of software engineers are in their very nature, tinkerers. You certainly can make it in this industry being self-taught; you just need to make sure you are staying clear of a few major pitfalls.

1. Make sure to find time to network. You may have some mad tech skills, but if you haven't done the work of reaching out to other engineers, then when it comes time to look for a job, you might find it quite difficult.

2. Make sure you are building your stuff from scratch, and not just following tutorials. If you plan to make it as a software engineer, you will need to exercise your critical thinking muscles. Tutorials are good ...

Kris bredemeier

Both Hackbright Academy and Grace Hopper Academy are great schools. But to answer this question well, I think I need a bit more information. Choosing a programming school is a big step in becoming a  software engineer, and I recommend you don't take this decision lightly. 

There are a few things you might want to think about to help you make your big decision. 
 1) Cost. Education is not cheap these days, but you will find a variety of price ranges out there. Don't take the price at face value. Some of the more expensive schools are worth the money, and some of the more affordable options may not offer the quality education for which you are looking. 
2) Location. You want to go to a school in the area in which you want to work. Hopefully, if the school ...