I'm trying to remember what my doubts where before deciding to do a Bootcamp. I wondered if I could teach myself and save the significant investment. I did however invest in other resources on the internet, of which there is an abundance, and of great quality too. However, after a year of committed regular self-teaching, while doing another job, I had reached a plateau. I really struggled to get myself out of tutorial hell. I'm 37 so I felt that if I didn't hurry I might never make it! So I finally decided to take the plunge, quit my job and do a Bootcamp. What attracted me to codeworks was that it seemed to start from a step up from beginner. I did the remote Software Engineering Immersive. When codeworks says it'll take you from 20 to 100, they mean it! I was shocked at how much was expected of me just to get a place and had I not tried to teach myself beforehand, I don't think I could've made it. They are selective and for good reason, as the rhythm is quite intense, and the amount you learn in 3 months is mind-blowing (in the literal sense of the term). They do a good job of simulating what to work as a web developer could be like, and you come out with a deep knowledge of Javascript. I saw the projects of the groups that came before me, of my own group and of the group that came after, and there was a steady increase in the quality of the projects one comes out with from this Bootcamp, a sign of the effectiveness of the curriculum and the evolution of the school. Working as a developer for a company now, I have to say that codeworks fully prepares you to hit the ground running. As always, it's all down to how much you put into it yourself, but I found codeworks an invaluable guide in getting out of tutorial hell, and into real hands-on learning, as well as covering topics I would have never dreamt of covering on my own, but where nonetheless fundamental in increasing my job prospects. Summing up, expect great teachers, great students, fun and a lot of hands-on learning! | 