How to Learn Ruby - 52 Bootcamps to Get You Started

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By: The SwitchUp Team
Last Updated: January 10, 2020

Designed in Japan, Ruby is a general-purpose programming language that’s unique because it was designed to make programming fun. Featuring a syntax that reads a lot like English, Ruby is thought to be one of the most beginner-friendly programming languages, and new coders see results quickly when working with it. Since Ruby is a high-level language, it takes fewer lines of code to accomplish tasks with it; however, Ruby is slower and more resource-intensive than other options (e.g., Java). Ruby applications are also more difficult to maintain.

Ruby is most often used by web developers, usually in conjunction with the full-stack web framework Ruby on Rails. Web development as a whole is a growing field, and the job market is projected to increase by 13 percent between 2018 and 2028—much faster than the 5 percent projected growth rate across all occupations. The median salary for web developers in the U.S. is $70,000.

There are many bootcamps available for people interested in Ruby and web development. Some are for beginners, and others are intended for people with some experience. Below is a list of those, paired with information about course materials and student reviews of each course’s quality.

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Locations: Online
Courses: Front End Web Development Techdegree, Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree
Subjects: API, Bootstrap, CSS, Express.js, Git +7 More
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Treehouse is one of the most popular online platforms to learn coding and design. What sets Treehouse apart is their mission to make the tech industry accessible to those from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. Treehouse offers a variety of learning paths to get job-ready for the tech industry. The Techdegree program is designed for anyone, from pros to complete beginners, and will fully prepare you to apply for jobs in tech. The projects will build a...
Locations: Silicon Valley
Courses: 42 Program @ 42 Silicon Valley, Intensive Basic Training @ 42 Silicon Valley
Subjects: Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence (AI), C, C++, Data Science +6 More

42 is an innovative software engineering school that offers multiple computer programming, coding, and software engineering programs for free. Their goal is to provide access to education, change diversity in the workforce, eliminate student loan debt, and create real pathways to the workforce. 42 Silicon Valley offers the main 42 program, 42 Starfleet Academy, and HackHighSchool. 42 Starfleet Academy is all 21 levels of the 42 program squeezed into 12 months where students work 50-70...
Locations: Salt Lake City
Courses: Full Stack Web Development (Full-time), Full Stack Web Development (Part-time), UX Design
Subjects: CSS, Express.js, Git, HTML, JavaScript +9 More

DevPoint Labs is now partnered with The University of Utah Professional Education for their full-time 11 week web development course. The course will provide adults looking to change careers or get started in tech with web development skills from the most affordable program in the nation. Our course is crafted with the most advanced curriculum from dedicated instructors focusing on Ruby on Rails, Javascript, ReactJS, Git, DB, and more. Part-time courses are also available. At...
Locations: Online
Courses: Fullstack Web Development Course, Javascript Online Course
Subjects: AJAX, Angular, CSS, Data Structures, Express.js +13 More

Welcome to Bogotá Bootcamp! Due to COVID-19 we are offering a series of online courses throughout the year. For 5 weeks we'll train you in web development, then help you get a job in the field. We specialize in Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, Nodejs, and ReactJS. We are dedicated to making sure our students actually learn the material we teach. Our online course includes live lectures, one-on-one time with our instructors (which are all real...
Locations: Online
Courses: Everything
Subjects: AngularJS, Blockchain, C#, Cryptocurrency, CSS +11 More

Our mission is to help anyone learn anything online. Udemy has millions of students and tens of thousands of well qualified students. They have all the online course offerings that you will need. The best way to browse through their offerings is to search on their website and filter by the number of reviews and students.

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Locations: Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels, Paris
Courses: Code & Go, Dev & Go
Subjects: AngularJS, Apache, Bash, C, C++ +18 More

The Coding Academy is developped by Epitech the French IT leader University , founded in Paris 16 years ago . With a new learning approach that has revolutionised a sector of IT teaching. By putting self-study at the centre of the learning process, by highlighting team work and the creative resolution of the projects to be undertaken, by moving away from traditional lessons in favour of coaching and personalised learning, Epitech has formed a new...
Locations: NYC
Courses: Python Immersive, Web Development Immersive (Full Stack)
Subjects: AWS, CSS, Data Structures, Django, Express.js +10 More

The Code Immersives 11-month program Web Development Immersive program consists of 12 courses of 75 hours each, for a total of 900 hours of instruction. No prior experience is required, and students are taught the latest standards and best-practices for HTML5 and CSS3, Javascript, JSON, AJAX, jQuery, and API's. The course aims to graduate students as highly-skilled developers in two full stacks: LAMP (Php-MySQL) and MERN (Javascript-based), with a focus on Ruby, Ruby on Rails,...
Locations: Vancouver
Courses: AWS For Developers, CodeCore Developer Bootcamp, CodeCore Fundamentals
Subjects: AJAX, Algorithms, Bootstrap, Command Line, CSS +22 More

CodeCore recruits the best and brightest applicants for an intensive, 12-week developer bootcamp in Vancouver, Canada. As Western Canada's first developer school, the program is taught by seasoned industry experts. The program culminates in a demo day attended by Vancouver's top technology companies. CodeCore is designed for novice programmers and is ideal for entrepreneurs without a "technical co-founder", designers who want to expand their skill set, and professionals looking to transition into a web development...
Locations: Online
Courses: Javascript Best Practices, Try IOS
Subjects: CSS, HTML, iOS, JavaScript, Ruby

Code School is an online learning destination for existing and aspiring developers that teaches through entertaining content. Each course is built around a creative theme and storyline so that it feels like you’re playing a game, not sitting in a classroom. They combine gaming mechanics with video instruction and in-browser coding challenges to make learning fun and memorable. With over 60 courses covering HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Ruby, Python, .NET, iOS, Git, databases, and more, Code School...
Locations: Online, Gothenburg, Stockholm
Courses: Craft Academy's 12-week intensive coding bootcamp
Subjects: Angular, AngularJS, CSS, HTML, JavaScript +3 More

We believe that traditional education teaches students to do well on tests, rather than give them actual knowledge and experience. At Craft Academy, we provide neither grades nor diplomas. Instead, we help you develop the tools you need to be successful. Our course is unique, not just in intensity, but in approach. We provide a structured daily learning plan, projects, assignments and challenges, and continually push your limits to achieve the fastest learning possible. All...

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