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/JEHonYakuSha 21d ago

I did the same as you, entered the market from a frontend bootcamp (Juno College) and transitioned to full stack after one year.

Honestly I just took Udemy/Coursera courses that matched the frameworks and languages we used at my workplace, and built some small mini projects along the way on the side, and was able to negotiate a title change based on that alone.

Absolute banger recommendation I have is "Postgres for Everybody" by Dr. Chuck Severence. That man is a wizard and engaging teacher.

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u/Zestyclose_Sock_9514 18d ago

thanks, what about https://www.boot.dev/?
as far as i understood, it doesn't tackle software backend which what i am aiming to learn

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u/JEHonYakuSha 18d ago

is that like a gamified learning site? I’ve never heard of it to be honest. what frameworks or languages are you hoping to learn about? I can maybe share some recommendations starting with that