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Dev Bootcamp

Average Rating4.33
153 Reviews
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As of July 17, 2017, Dev Bootcamp is no longer accepting applications. Founded in 2012, Dev Bootcamp is a short-term, immersive 18-week software development program (9 weeks part-time remote, 9 weeks onsite immersive, with career prep integrated throughout). Dev Bootcamp’s mission is to transform lives by teaching people of all backgrounds the technical, cognitive, and interpersonal skills used in software development through a responsive instructional model.

Graduates of the program are agile in Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and database systems such as SQL and PostgreSQL. Students also learn how to approach challenges like developers, how to optimize their learning, and then apply those techniques to pick up new skills or languages required in the field. The Dev Bootcamp curriculum is informed by employers and students with the aim of preparing graduates for the current job market.

Graduates work for a range of companies from startups, to mid-size and Fortune 500 companies in industries including tech, fashion, finance, education, travel, and media. Dev Bootcamp currently has six campuses operating in San Francisco, Chicago, New York, San Diego, Seattle, and Austin.

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development • New York City
    May 15, 2015
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    Life changing experience

    Dev Bootcamp is the best thing I have experienced.  The instructors know their stuff and it is sooo surprising what programming you can do in 9 weeks.  Not only do they teach you Ruby on Rails and Javascript, but they teach you learn to learn a language quick and the idea of a web application.  They care about good practice of a programmer, as well as how to not burn yourself out!  They take care of your bodhy with yoga, and your mind by teaching you EQ.  Not only ...

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  • Anonymous
    Currently Searching • Graduate • Web Development • New York City
    May 15, 2015
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    Best Decision I Ever Made

    Attending DBC in NYC was hands-down one of the greatest decisions I've ever made. I came from a Psychology and Administrative background with absolutely no previous programming experience (with the exception of a few Codecademy tutorials). It was an all-around positive experience as I not only gained technical skills in relation to web development, but moreover, I learned "how to learn" in order to be able to teach myself new technologi...

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    May 14, 2015
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    happy and coding.

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    Best learning environment I’ve ever been a part of. I wish more of education were taught in this model- hands on, lightly guided and fast paced. You get to apply what you learned quickly. The culture of dev boot camp promotes cameraderie among the students and instructors. It rewards curiosity, hard work and persistence. I met a wonderful and diverse group of people here. They were and continue to be inspiring (in the lease cliche way po...

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  • Corey
    Corey
    Web Developer • Graduate • Web Development • New York City
    May 14, 2015
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    Best decision I've ever made.

    I have absolutely no regrets about my decision to walk away from my previous career, plunk down a ton of money, and take this giant risk.

    I'm sure you've read all about the fast-pace and the short time-frame and the long days, so let me tell you about stuff you may not have read:
     

    -You should be on board with Engineering Empathy. The people who got the most out of the program were the people who were willing to be open. Read up on it, ask questions ...

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  • Mehul
    Mehul
    Software Developer • Student • Web Development • San Francisco
    May 14, 2015
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    Pretty great

    Changed my life

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  • Michael Angelo
    Michael Angelo
    FullStack Engineer • Graduate • Web Development • New York City
    May 14, 2015
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    DBC: Social Coding

    DBC gives you the skill that you need to succeed in the Tech industry.  There is an emphasis on Social Learning and self-discovery, you will not only learn how to program but, you will learn how to interact and adapt to your surroundings quickly.

     

    Curriculum: Primarily Ruby, Rails, and some Javascript.  I think they are currently trying to change this, to be something more modern.  They do encourage you to look at anything that you find in...

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development • New York City
    May 14, 2015
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    Best investment of you time and money for your Developer career, by far.

    If you're looking for a bootcamp, I would highly recommend DevBootcamp for a few reasons. I loved the focus on  empathetic engineering, pair program, best Object Oriented practices and TDD. They are constantly changing and adapting the program to make it better. If you do go to DBC, you'll have to be prepared to be adaptable yourself, because it's a pretty agile/ever-changing environment. Other than that it by far...

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development • New York City
    May 14, 2015
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    Best investment of you time and money for your Developer career, by far.

    If you're looking for a bootcamp, I would highly recommend DevBootcamp for a few reasons. I loved the focus on  empathetic engineering, pair program, best Object Oriented practices and TDD. They are constantly changing and adapting the program to make it better. If you do go to DBC, you'll have to be prepared to be adaptable yourself, because it's a pretty agile/ever-changing environment. Other than that it by far the best investme...

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    May 14, 2015
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    Junior Developer

    Dev Bootcamp changed my life. I had previously worked in the finance and banking industry for seven years before I grew tired and needed a change. I am now gainfully employed as a junior developer in the Chicago area and am, for the first time in my life, happy with my job, where I work, and the people I work with.

     

    Do not attend Dev Bootcamp unless you are willing to put in 100%. I believe that anyone who attends and gives it their all will get what they des...

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development • New York City
    Apr 24, 2015
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    Good for people with no experience!

    I went to into DBC with no experience other than the required interview prep. As of this week, one month out of DBC, I got my first job. Just some proof that the program actually works!

    They do a great job of making sure everyone is learning. They let you repeat each phase once if that's something you could benefit from.

    DBC was one of the best things I could have done with any 18 weeks. 

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  • Anonymous
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Mar 05, 2015
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    DBC Review

    DBC is truly a life-changing experience. The staff has worked hard to develop a program that teaches technical skills and also emphasizes increasingly necessary "soft skills" like effective teamwork, feedback, and self-awareness. I chose to attend DBC over other bootcamps because it's been around the longest and I consider things like engineering empathy to be signs that a curriculum has evolved beyond the basics, and I was not disappointed.

    In addition to gett...

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  • Anonymous
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Web Development • New York City
    Dec 18, 2014
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    Best programming experience ever!

    DBC not only teached you how to code, but also how to think, approach, and solve problems while communicating and working with team members as efficiently and pleastantly as possible. At the end of the day, software engineering is a team effort on many different levels.

    Most importantly, in the world of computer science where things evolve and update constantly, the most valuable skill I picked up from DBC is how to learn quickly and have the confidence and the drive to accomplis...

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Dev Bootcamp Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.3
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4.3
Curriculum
4.1
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How much does Dev Bootcamp cost?

Dev Bootcamp costs around $12,700.

What courses does Dev Bootcamp teach?

Dev Bootcamp offers courses like Web Development.

Where does Dev Bootcamp have campuses?

Dev Bootcamp has in-person campuses in Austin, Chicago, New York City, San Diego, San Francisco, and Seattle.

Is Dev Bootcamp worth it?

Dev Bootcamp hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 153 Dev Bootcamp alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Dev Bootcamp on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Dev Bootcamp legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 153 Dev Bootcamp alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Dev Bootcamp and rate their overall experience a 4.33 out of 5.

Does Dev Bootcamp offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like Dev Bootcamp offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.

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You can read 153 reviews of Dev Bootcamp on Course Report! Dev Bootcamp alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Dev Bootcamp and rate their overall experience a 4.33 out of 5.

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While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Dev Bootcamp doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.

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