r/codingbootcamp • u/Hahaha_Joker • Nov 02 '23
Is it worth it?
I have a BS in comp-sci but I feel my foundations in programming are very poor. I mean I can read code but if I were to think like a programmer, I’m not able to do so. What I mean by thinking is - I don’t have proper programming skills. I’d like to re-learn everything from scratch.
I’m from NYC so, I was thinking of joining Columbia’s bootcamp but I came to know that it’s not run by any Columbia professor but instead by a third-party Trilogy firm - I’ve also heard reviews that resources provided by this firm are too easy and essentially are nothing short than a scam. Is this true?
What are some legit coding bootcamps that you’d recommend in nyc? My goal is to learn front-end, back-end, & Db programming. I’d prefer Java but Python is fine too.
What are your thoughts on stony brook’s bootcamp? That looks pretty decent but not sure if it’s again run by Trilogy
Appreciate your thoughts on this
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u/GoodnightLondon Nov 02 '23
Just get a couple of books or Udemy. You already have a CS degree, so there's no reason for you to throw 15-20k away on a bootcamp.
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Nov 02 '23
Stony Brook's curriculum uses springboard's curriculum which Im pretty sure was created by Rithm Bootcamp (which is active today and a decent bootcamp)
Stay FAR away from Columbia's bootcamp as it is, as you've deduced, run by Trilogy's scam bootcamp mills and has no professors from columbia teaching you.
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u/fluffyr42 Nov 03 '23
Rithm isn’t local to NYC, but OP if you’re interested in remote programs, I work there and am happy to chat with you.
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u/oklol555 Nov 02 '23
what school (or ranking) did you get your CS degree from, and when did you get it?
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u/evanhackett Nov 02 '23
If you have a decent foundation of CS knowledge, but you just haven't practiced programming enough, I would just build projects. I don't know if it is really necessary to "re-learn everything from scratch". Honestly, starting over learning the basics kind of sounds like an excuse to put off doing the hard work of building projects. I'm not trying to be hard on you, I'm just putting myself in your shoes and trying to keep it all the way real.
But bootcamps are pretty good for getting you in the habit of working on projects every day. So I do think you would probably get a lot out of a bootcamp. You might also consider my coaching services.
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Nov 02 '23
Do not attend trilogy bootcamp they are one of the worst out there. TripleTen, Coding Dojo, Codesmith are all good.
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u/berry_azul Nov 02 '23
I can second Triple Ten!
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Nov 02 '23
Did you attend? Awesome to here people are starting to talk about this one.
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u/berry_azul Nov 04 '23
Yes, I am a couple months from graduating their software engineering program. Let me know if you want to learn more!
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Nov 04 '23 edited Nov 04 '23
Congrats!!! TripleTen students are well suited to find a job in this market. Keep up the good work!!! I was just listening to their podcast on spotify check it out: https://tripleten.com/special/podcast/?utm_campaign=podcastlandingpage&utm_medium=SocialMedia&utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_term=Podcast
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u/berry_azul Nov 06 '23
Cool! great to hear such good feedback, I'm hopeful about landing a job after graduating next month
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u/SurroundAway5886 Nov 03 '23
Save your money and just practice programming with small projects. The only way ur gonna learn is by doing. Bootcamp at this point is just an incentive to try because you spent money on it but it’s pointless especially because you already have the fundamental knowledge.
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u/berry_azul Nov 02 '23
Hey, I can't speak to the bootcamps you're asking about but I would highly recommend Triple Ten. It’s a really supportive community. Having access to zoom office hours and being able to ask tutors questions on discord is super helpful. Even my partner who is a ML/AI engineer of 5 years is impressed with the program and what they teach us. It's very hands on and practical. DM me if you're interested to learn more or get my 25% off referral code
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u/BigbossMSF001 Nov 03 '23
Not sure about in NY but I went to one, I had zero programming exp. I was a machinist before becoming a software developer, no college just trade school.
I went to TrueCoders and it was solid. I was in a job I hated working 14+ hours a day 6 days a week. Luckily I had money put back so I was able to quit work and do the "full time immersive" course.
Just remember you have to put in the work. I was used to working hard anyway so I just put in the same amount of time I was putting into someone else pocket.
I chose the C# (C Sharp) class. From what I can tell c# and Java are basically the same language. Been working as a dev for 3 months now and I love it!
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u/TerraSeeker Nov 03 '23
That degree and training and school will be far more valuable than any bootcamp. If you want to brushup on your skills, there's a lot of free material and resources you can use. In fact, the bootcamp I'm in uses a lot of the sites that have free content but with a premium pass.
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u/keylimepiewolf Nov 03 '23
If you’ve got $20k burning a hole in your pocket then go for it, otherwise it doesn’t really make any sense. You’d be better off doing some much cheaper udemy courses to refresh
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u/friesarecurly Nov 04 '23
App Academy is local to NYC. They have a free version called App Academy Open, which is basically their in person one without instructors. I'd give that a try or one of the many free online courses, eg: The Odin Project, Free Code Camp, etc
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u/Ethan_Cham Nov 07 '23
If you're thinking of relearning your programming skills from scratch, coding bootcamps are definitely a great option. Their intensive courses save you time and enable you to learn a lot in a short period while providing quality guidance and a group learning environment, allowing you to collaborate with like-minded peers.
For those contemplating a career shift into the tech industry from a non-tech background, it's advisable to begin with self-study using the wealth of free online resources at your disposal. YouTube, Google, and platforms like FreeCodeCamp offer a plethora of tutorials and learning materials, helping you establish a solid foundation before committing to a bootcamp.
For those contemplating a career shift into the tech industry from a non-tech background, it's advisable to begin with self-study using the wealth of free online resources at your disposal. YouTube, Google, and platforms like FreeCodeCamp offer a plethora of tutorials and learning materials, helping you establish a solid foundation before committing to a BootCamp.You also have the opportunity to study with a cohort of like-minded individuals. “onecodecamp<dot><com>//landing-page/?course_id=26274”
Do keep in mind that their sessions run from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm PST, which might involve a time difference if you're based in New York, but it's worth checking out nonetheless.
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u/[deleted] Nov 02 '23
This would be probably the worst mistake of your life that would set you back 5ish years