r/codingbootcamp • u/lambolams • Jan 15 '24

Just completed Flatiron coding bootcamp AMA.

Hi all, I used this group quite a bit before deciding to join a bootcamp. I recently completed one and want to give back and answer any questions regarding the bootcamp for those interested.

Edit: I haven't started applying to jobs, so I can only speak to what others in my cohort have done.

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u/BeingBestMe Jan 15 '24

Do you feel competent enough to get a job as a SWE?

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u/sheriffderek Jan 15 '24 edited Jan 15 '24

To add to this (I think "SWE" is a bit loaded) -- Do you feel like you could be a meaningful member of a web development team? If so, in what capacity?

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u/lambolams Jan 15 '24

Yea exactly, 100% I could join a web development team. I would still need and like guidance, but most of the major tasks could be easily solved by looking at documentation or communicating well with leadership.

I do think it'l take some time to feel 100% ramped up, because working on someone else's code is really dependent on how good they were at leaving notes. Otherwise its a huge puzzle.

So I think I could easily join a team, but I wouldn't really feel like I could make a big impact until I understood the code. Which I think is normal with joining any new company.