Develop Yourself #199 - Are Coding Bootcamps Dead?
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Dec 23, 2024 Explore the changing landscape of coding bootcamps and their effectiveness for career changers. Discover the importance of personalized learning, mentorship, and adapting to industry demands. Hear insights from an ex-lawyer on overcoming challenges in tech transitions. The discussion emphasizes embracing discomfort and anxiety as signs of growth, along with the need for new approaches to education and support. Tune in for strategies to navigate the competitive tech environment!
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Zubin's Bootcamp Experience
- Zubin, a former lawyer, attended a coding bootcamp in 2018 but dropped out after a week and a half.
- He realized the bootcamp couldn't teach him the crucial skill of career change, which he learned through a non-technical coach.
Bootcamp Model Outdated
- The coding bootcamp model needs to be updated.
- The market has changed significantly since 2010, and the old model no longer works.
Brian's Bootcamp Experience
- Brian attended a coding bootcamp after learning to code independently.
- The bootcamp's primary value was giving him the confidence to apply for jobs, leading to him getting hired eight weeks in.