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What is a coding bootcamp and what are the benefits of attending one?
There are a few different schools or bootcamps that offer coding bootcamps, such as Hack Reactor, App Academy and Flatiron School. It is important however to not get caught up in the school name or location and focus on the value of a bootcamp to you. *The term bootcamp is used because you will be applying and interviewing for jobs right after completing the program.
Coding bootcamps are great at helping people meet the needs of companies, as well as help people get jobs quickly and find a way to become gainfully employed in the tech industry. *A coding bootcamp offers theoretical training (as in not applied or focused) on coding languages and frameworks that are used in web development.
What are the different types of coding bootcamps available, and which one is right for you?
There are a few different types of bootcamps: Full Stack, Software Engineering and Web Development. Each of these have different elements to them such as the size of student intake, length of time in program and location. One example is Flatiron School which is a New York based bootcamp. They focus on developer roles such as back-end and front-end, with an emphasis on JavaScript development, and teach the new generation how to create web applications with HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Their curriculum is comprised of less than the more traditional 8-week programs, and focuses on learning by doing. It is a very intense experience where students are required to work twice as hard as others to get half the results, but it is worth it. Flatiron School also focuses on pair programming, continuous integration/delivery and test-driven development.
Another example is General Assembly which is a San Francisco based bootcamp. General Assembly trains a different set of roles than Flatiron School and has a less intense student experience to allow more time for the other activities in their curriculum such as team building, mentoring and classes on topics such as project management. They also place more emphasis on teaching the students about business rather than just technical skills.
How do you choose the right school for your needs, and what should you look for in a program curriculum?
That being said, there are many different types of bootcamps with different curriculums that will either help you or hurt you. For example, some have a front end focus, while others have a back end focus. If a program is only focused on JavaScript development for example, it is probably not the best option for you if you ever plan to build a website as opposed to an application.
Google’s Web Fundamentals Course
One of the biggest challenges for new developers is knowing where to start. So one way you can learn much of what most bootcamps teach in the first place is Google’s free web fundamentals course. It goes over many of the same things that you will learn at a bootcamp, like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Fullstack Academy’s Software Engineering Immersive
How much does a coding bootcamp cost, and what kinds of financial aid are available to help pay for it?
One of the most important aspects to consider when choosing a bootcamp is the cost of tuition. The tuition fee varies depending on the program level and length of time. Some bootcamps offer a deferred payment plan where you only pay once your graduate and get a job, while others charge all at once.
For example, the Full Stack Academy in Chicago costs $15,000 for their 12-week course, with no financing plan available. On the other hand, Code Fellows in Seattle offers a free trial for their 10-week course followed by an upfront charge of $9,500.
In addition to tuition fees, you’ll need to consider how much your living expenses will cost. This can vary from city to city and based on the person’s income. For example, in Chicago you can expect to pay $3,000 per month for an average lifestyle.
What are the job prospects for graduates of coding bootcamps, and how do they compare to those of traditional computer science degrees?
However, the job prospects of bootcamp graduates are much higher than those who graduate from Computer Science degrees. According to a study conducted by Course Report , the average salary for a junior developer with no professional experience is $65K per year, as opposed to $49K for CS graduates. The amount of job openings is also much larger than the amount of graduates, with an estimated 2.1M job openings in tech and engineering versus just 13K computer science graduates this year. Companies like Facebook, Tesla, Google and Amazon use bootcamp graduates to fill jobs that they want to fill with employees. Also, the education you receive during a bootcamp program is typically cheaper than any kind of degree program or college, while still learning key concepts you will need to be successful in your field.
You can read the full article here: https://www.businessinsider.com/bootcamp-vs-cs-what-is-the-average-salary-of-a-computer-science-graduation
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Article Source and further reading: http://inc42.com/buzz/callstackdays/-… and http://www.businessinsider.in/Bootcamp… and Yourstory.com and Careerlauncher.com
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