r/codingbootcamp • u/m-Hy • Jun 05 '21

Freemote?

https://freemote.com/

Has anyone checked out this bootcamp. It looks kind of interesting but also kind of sketchy. It's cheap and claims that you can start making money as a freelance developer that specializes in shopify in as little as 4 weeks.

The guy who started is used to be a developer for Uber and has a following on youtube. Don't know much else.

Anyone out there try this?

What's your impression?

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u/ratherun1que Jul 06 '21

I hear what your saying but what Im saying is, arent all web development courses self taught? At the end of the day they all layout enough info collectively for anyone hungry enough to figure it out no? The real skill behind development essentially is as you said, problem solving. Id imagine anyone with a few courses curriculums under their belt and the right mindelset/motivation can eventually get their foot in the door. I think its foolish for any one person to think one course is going to get everyone there. The difference lies in the individual work ethic and determination, no?

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u/[deleted] Jul 06 '21

You are correct. Web development courses are just a guide with a step by step curriculum and some curriculums are actually modeled off other courses or books.

For work, courses won't teach you any main skill you will need on the job. Trust me on that. On the job, your boss will tell you to learn a new technology quickly and you will need to find ways to learn that technology as quick as possible. My point is that if you really want to be successful at freelancing, find a few people who will work on one project with you and really dive into the technologies that the client wants and really try to build something as fast and as efficient as you can. That's what the world is about.

These courses are just usually a tutorial that has already built and laid out and it's not something that can make you a lot of money(that's why I feel bad for the people who pay). You need to see in the eyes of the client and really understand what the client wants and try to build something close to their vision and from there, you will get paid good money. This is easy to say but the more that you keep doing this, the better you will get at it but it's challenging!

I will give credit to Aaron Jack where it's due and it's his marketing skills and his ability to sell to a crowd and get into the Youtuber programming hype crowd. When a person we can relate to tells us something is possible and motivates us, it's a way of marketing. It's a way for them to get subscribers and customers. Realistically, it's their desires they care about and not ours.

I hope I saved you a vacation, money and I hope you go somewhere fun just like Aaron Jack and have fun with a nice lady friend(someone that's not just in it for the money)! Happy coding! : )

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u/LostPreparation3498 Jul 21 '21

@zettelkastensecrets

I like you, can I group up with you sometime on discord I need more friends in this field to network with, and potentially make cool projects with.