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.

Locations: Raleigh-Durham
Courses: Craftsmanship Academy
Subjects: CSS, HTML, iOS, JavaScript, Ruby +1 More

Craftsmanship Academy is a model program for training future software craftsmen. This is not your typical Coding Bootcamp. The Academy is founded on the belief that the best way to become a software craftsman is to learn from recognized software craftsmen who have proven their ability to train apprentices. Students of the Academy are immersed in a real software studio in Holly Springs, NC. The Academy is broken into three phases: skills immersion, apprenticeship, and...
Locations: Leeds
Courses: Full-Stack Web Development (Remote/Leeds) (Full-time/part-time)
Subjects: Command Line, CSS, Database Design, Express.js, Git +14 More

Other development bootcamps offer great teaching and development skills but {we go one step further}. Through our unique partnership with one of the country's leading eCommerce development teams, you'll gain real world experience and have code committed to their live SaaS eCommerce platform which is used by some of the UK's leading retailers. This means you'll have credible commercial experience and a much greater chance of getting that job of your dreams than just with...

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