DonTheDeveloper Podcast My HONEST Review of Scrimba's Frontend Developer Career Path
Jul 15, 2024
The speaker dives into a six-month trial of Scrimba's Frontend Developer Career Path, sharing personal insights and the program's strengths in HTML, CSS, and UX design. Accessibility's importance in web development is emphasized, alongside critiques of Scrimba's curriculum updates and job search strategies. While the platform shows promise, concerns about technical glitches and areas lacking focus, particularly in JavaScript, are raised, along with suggestions for supplementary resources to enhance the learning experience.
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HTML/CSS Focus
- Focus on HTML and CSS fundamentals, even if bootcamps emphasize JavaScript.
- Scrimba excels in teaching these, unlike many bootcamps, which is crucial for front-end roles.
Accessibility Matters
- Accessibility is crucial for front-end development, benefiting users with disabilities and search engine optimization.
- Scrimba's emphasis on accessibility is commendable and sets it apart from other programs.
V2's Minor Improvements
- Scrimba's V2 fixed only about 5% of the problems present in V1, according to Don.
- He worked with a cohort using V1 and found it buggy, hindering meaningful progress.