DonTheDeveloper Podcast Coding Bootcamps ARE Still Viable in 2024
Jul 8, 2024
The discussion dives into the value and effectiveness of coding bootcamps as a career springboard in 2024. It emphasizes the importance of researching programs to align with personal career goals. Listeners learn about the critical transition after bootcamp, focusing on hands-on project work, building a professional presence, and networking. There’s a challenge to the myths surrounding coding education, underscoring the need for practical skills and initiative to thrive in the tech landscape.
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Pre-Bootcamp Self-Learning
- Spend a few months self-teaching before a bootcamp, focusing on fundamentals.
- This helps determine your enjoyment, stack preference, and learning style.
Context Matters
- Many on r/codingbootcamp are self-taught devs justifying their path or bootcamp grads from subpar programs.
- Consider the context of online criticism.
Post-Bootcamp Project Focus
- After bootcamp, focus on heavy project work to solidify knowledge.
- Avoid tutorial hell, focus on practical application.