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Berlin
Hello , my name is houssem and I am 20 years old and I am an international student currently living in Germany.
I would like to ask if my profile allow me to attend an online or in Berlin bootcamp (with job guarantee) and then get hired ? Is it my partial-time work permit an obstacle to reach my goal ?
thank you
Indianapolis
which is the best school for cyber security
I wll like to know the best school for cyber security
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Chicago
1. Looking for in class learning for a freshman in college majoring in CS but cant start until after finals May 9th.
2. Looking for in class learning for a junior in high school with no programming experience to get him acclimated with programming for the first time
Would love some advice
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New Orleans
considering operation spark and can't find reviews. what can u tell me about the school?
amaya@operationspark.org
Operation Spark teaches coding and software development to high school kids and adults. Our adult program has 3 different courses: Prep, Bootcamp, and Immersion. Prep is our free 2 week class that coves the fundamentals of coding. Bootcamp is 5 weeks where students take a deep dive into JavaScript and functional programming. Immersion is our 3 month course where students work on projects and build websites and apps from scratch. We have 56 graduates from our adult program and 100% of graduates find employment within 3-6 months. If you're interested in learning more, you can sign up for an info session on our website.
March 18, 2018Hi. I’m looking for an online course about AngularJS. I’m looking to learn along with other learners.
My ideal environment to learn is to practice coding on daily basis, have a mentor. And other learners to discuss difficult concepts.
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Miami
What do you recommend as the best process for learning how to create apps?
Everyone is different but can you provide recommended resources , online, classes and boot camps for someone living in South Florida and Asheville North Carolina? We work out of DC/VA area as well.
This is for myself and a colleague I work with - my research shows I need to begin with programming (foundational), then a boot camp on code and then I'd be ready for a class to learn how to create an app. My co-worker does not want to take that much time, she wants to know if there is an online class she can take to develop her own app?
Any feedback for either of us is appreciated! I'd like to know if there is a resource to do what she's interested in doing? Or if I am missing anything integral if I do the incremental approach. I am interested in creating an app for an idea I have to solve ...
Jeremy Anderson
Ok, I’m going to rap with you for a second and be brutally honest using my own personal situation. I’ve been coding for a while, since high school. But my level of interest was very tepid back then. When I was going back to school, many years later, I realized that the degree I was pursuing wouldn’t earn me a thing. I took back to coding, and this time I went in as a monster. Day in day out, non stop for months. I thought I was hot sh*t. Years after that I did a boot camp so I can finally jump into the field I wanted to do. I leaned the most important thing there in those nine weeks, I knew only the surface, it gets much, much deeper and much harder than what I’ve already understood. Now to end my dietribe and answer your question, the answer varies based on your level of complexity ...
February 15, 2018General Advice
Which coding bootcamp in Europe to go for?
I am considering a coding bootcamp in Europe because I would like to continue my career in an European country. Can anyone recommend a good coding bootcamp / has an overview of the coding bootcamps there?
Yusuf Balik
I was in the same situation half a year ago. I spent days googling around because I really wanted to know everything before taking such an important decision. What I found out: 1) UK coding bootcamps (Makers Academy etc): + good reputation and graduate placement - competitive admission - extremely expensive 2) France / Spain / Belgium (Codeworks, Barcelona Code School etc): + easy to get accepted - very unclear statistics on graduate placement - tough communication Note: among these is also a bootcamp called Le Wagon, which has great reviews but they focus on providing education to entrepreneurs, dont have any job support & its quite short (9 weeks only), so personally I dont find them fitting into the coding bootcamp category. 3) Germany, Switzerland area (Spiced etc) : + decent ...
February 03, 2018Boris Paillard
Hi Yusuf, The European coding ecosystem is growing indeed, and it’s great to see coding bootcamps open all over the place – cool list you’ve just put up! I just wanted to clarify an important point though: you mention Le Wagon as being focused on entrepreneurs, but it’s way more than that (maybe it's why it has been rated top rated school worldwide on [Switchup](https://www.switchup.org/bootcamps/le-wagon) and [Coursereport](https://www.coursereport.com/schools/le-wagon#/reviews) :)). Actually, Le Wagon’s program is also aimed to providing core programming knowledge to individuals who want to turn to tech jobs. Some alumni from Le Wagon are now working at [Trainline](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelmillan/), [Algolia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemcdaid/), ...
February 03, 2018Charlie
Hey there, that's a great question! Im in a similar situation really, so tricky to compare all across the European countries, isnt it! Im very interested in javascript and react, i have several friends in the tech community and it seems that what they are all looking for. @Yusuf - thanks for sharing, im checking all of these as we speak!!"
February 03, 2018Alex
Hi! There are many coding bootcamps in Europe and there isn't an absolute "best" choice. Each person might have a different background and goals. I’m one of Codeworks co-founders. We’re located in Barcelona (Spain), and teach JavaScript for the full stack. Our program is more intensive and selective than most other bootcamps in Europe and the US. Obviously the outcome is proportionally more rewarding too. On the other hand, I think it’s amazing that there are lighter programs out there, since they might be a better fit if you’re exploring the coding space and are not considering a career in tech yet. We teach 100% in English, have a strong pre-coure, run classes 11 hrs per day, 6 days per week, for 3 months, with top-tier instructors and a curriculum that will challenge your learning ...
February 03, 2018General Advice
Does this site have a feature that notifies when a new bootcamp is created?
I've come to this site from time to time, and it's always the same. I would like to just look at the new bootcamps. Is there a way to do that?
Thanks
Best career switch option from SharePoint?
I am a 6 years experienced SharePoint Professional (Development, Migation, Support and Maintenance). I am looking for a switch currently. Could you please suggest the best options for me which are interesting and with good learning scope?
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Is it possible to sit-in on an ongoing course for these topics? I am only interested in these topics.
My background: I am already working as a Software Engineer but would want to brush up on these topics in maybe a month's time to start interviewing at other companies.
Boston
I need a good recommended Bootcamp in Boston for a guy who wants great information on java and c++?
What are the Job Prospects for a Foreigner Attending a European Coding Bootcamp?
I am a US citizen and after several months of self-studying, I am planning to attend a coding bootcamp. I am extremely interested in doing the bootcamp in the EU and obtaining a job there once I am done. What are the prospects of getting a job in the programming field for a non-European in the EU? What worries me is getting the proper work visa. I have a college degree (4-year civil engineering degree), but since it's not in the field I would work in in the EU, would this impact my chances of getting the visa? Any help, advice, experiences etc is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Denver
Not sure how to decide which tech path to take
I've been looking at changing careers. I'm currently working in healthcare practicing as a dietitian/diabetes educator, so I have a strong clinical background- meaning, I'm able to analyze data and use it daily in my work BUT the idea of web development sounds like a lot of fun and different. I've been looking around for the last week, but I was wondering if there are any resources out there (a quiz, something, anything??) to help one decide which area is best for them.
I realize I need to figure out what I want before finding a school/bootcamp. Any help would be aprreciated.
ErinENW
Hi! Turing School offers a Try Coding evening or weekend workshop to check out coding and see if it’s something you enjoy. You can learn more and register at trycoding.turing.io.
November 15, 2017Kris bredemeier
I would recommend that before you sign up for a bootcamp, make sure software engineering is what you are ready and willing to invest your time, energy and money in. No should get into software engineering on a whim, and not one becomes a software engineer over night. One of the questions you bring up, 'what area of software engineering should I get into' is an age old one. The issues being, you don't know what you don't know. Deciding to do a bootcamp will ultimately pigeon hole you into a tiny corner of software engineering, and will not expose you to all the complexities and nuances of the industry. Bootcamps are designed for students who already have the fundamentals of computer science and are know the area of the industry they want to get into. If you are a beginner, or you are ...
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