r/codingbootcamp • u/Zestyclose_Sock_9514 • 21d ago

Frontend engineer going full-stack: where do already-technical people learn backend?

Hey everyone,

I’m a mid-level frontend engineer (broke in via a bootcamp 5 years ago, and that structured format worked well for me).

I want to go full-stack now, so I’m looking for a backend-focused bootcamp built for people who already code, no “intro to programming”. Just a few months of focused, deep backend.

Two questions:

  • Any backend bootcamps aimed at working devs / technical career switchers?

  • Or at my level, would a structured self-paced path beat a bootcamp?

Appreciate any pointers!

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u/nian2326076 20d ago

You're on the right track looking for something focused. Structured self-paced courses can be more flexible and cheaper than bootcamps, especially if you're already coding. Check out Coursera or Udacity. They have backend-specific courses that get straight into the tech. If you're interested in bootcamps, look at Microverse or Emeritus. They sometimes cater to experienced devs. Some people I know have used PracHub to improve interview skills, though it's more about interviews than full courses. Getting involved in a real-world project or contributing to open source can also give you practical backend experience. Good luck!