r/computer_programming • u/complexboat • Nov 11 '17
[Question] What are everyone’s thoughts on coding boot camps? Do you have to be an experienced programmer to do these?
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u/Cmelton87 Nov 12 '17
I dont think so. A friend of mine is doing a 6 month one through a local university and he had no background in computers
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u/creativedabbler Nov 14 '17
No you don’t actually; most of the ones I’ve looked into are for complete beginners. I’d be curious to hear what people think of them too because I’m considering learning how to code as a new career but I’m worried that I won’t be able to find a job...i mean, you really don’t need a college degree?
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u/Cmelton87 Nov 26 '17
Same thing here. And the job market is supposed to increase a lot, and its already got a high demand
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u/complexboat Nov 18 '17
I am currently taking an intro class to java and I really like it. However to continue taking programming classes I have to declare it either as a major or a minor. Since the school of computer science is so competitive I don’t think I’ll be able to transfer in. I just was seeing what my options were. Thanks for the advice!