devCodeCamp

Their website www.devcodecamp.com is showing unavailable now for a while.  I made phone calls to them and the calls show a recorded message "the call cannot be completed".  I searched online to see if they are operating under a new name and nothing was found.  They were having a few week ago the part-time full bootcamp for some $2,000 and change which for me was a red flag since only udemy offers low prices but a bootcamp the cheapest never charges that low.  This bootcamp in the past had excellent review from students but I know they were not having enough students enrolled to survive this economy and be profitable.  This review is based on my own experience.

DevCodeCamp is a great boot camp.  The instructors are very knowledgeable and ready to help.  I always felt supported in my course work no matter how small my questions were.  I felt like the course work covered is very applicable to the jobs I am applying for. The assignments and projects were challenging but doable that gave me a sense of pride when I completed my work. I would have liked to have more time covering SQL topics but that is the only thing I would change about my experience.  

I recently graduated from the 16-week full-stack development program. I started in the flex program, which is self-paced, and made the decision to switch to the full-time program because I am the type of learner who needed that full-time in class experience. This course was incredibly challenging and absolutely doable for anyone who doesn't have coding experience. 
The instructors are super helpful and offer thoughtful answers to any question you may have. I found the answers often prompted further research or insight that did not just give the answers. The instructors come from a variety of backgrounds and offer insight on all types of opportunities.
I have just gotten started on the job support, but I expect DCC to offer the same type of insight and experience that their course work provided. They have been nothing but class.

Devcodecamp is an amazing overall bootcamp to go to, they help you learn what you need to be successful in the industry, I was in the program an it was self paced, but it was also with a schedule for you to go to by so you can stay on track and know when to reach out for help if you were struggling with a specific topic, and when I did I was always welcomed with very helpful, patient, and informative instructors. Once I passed the course I was then helped by the wonderful people in job assistance that helped me build a resume, and reconfigure my LinkedIn profile correctly for the software engineer industry.

I found devCodeCamp as a result of not being able to afford college. I started my post-secondary education at a 4-year university, and after completing 3 of the 4 years, I could no longer pay for it. That's when I started looking for other options. I knew that I was decent at coding, so I started looking at software development bootcamps. I came across close to a hundred bootcamps and felt overwhelmed by the amount of options. Thankfully, devCodeCamp recruiters were determined to reach out and tell me about their program!
When the recruiters reached out, I did not feel pressured by them like I did with other program's recruiters. devCodeCamp simple asked that I take a look at their FREE Intro to Python course. After completing that free course, I was excited! I didn't originally have a love for coding, however after taking their free course, I got a feel for the general atmosphere of the program. I was quick to call back the recruiter and get more information.
The recruiter was very nice, and answered my call in the first couple rings. She then addressed any concerns that I had at the time. I never felt that I was being lied to or coerced into joining their program. I could tell that they only wanted to better students by getting them into an ever-growing field.
Pricing:devCodeCamp may seem expensive at first glance, however, the cost was miniscule compared to what I paid for the first 3 years of university. For only $12k, I was to receive a better education with more support than a $60k degree. The pricing is more comparable to a trade program than a college program. In the field that devCodeCamp teaches, that amount of money for an education is unmatched.
Curriculum:devCodeCamp stays on top of industry favorite technologies! Everything that is taught at devCodeCamp can be directly translated into the software development industry. I have conducted meetings with various senior developers and tech company owners; they all say the same thing. "The program that you just completed seems to have taught you everything! I didn't expect you know about this tech stack." The material is very easy to understand. I may have had a background in technology, but even someone with no previous experience could pick up the content if they dedicate themselves to it.
Job Support:I can't speak too much about job support yet, seeing how I just graduated and am still going through career services. What I can say is this; as of now, the career services department has not failed me. I am one week in and I already have multiple companies contacting me regarding potential employment. I am excited to see what else the offered job support can offer me as an alum.
To conclude, I know how scary it can be to leave the traditional 4-year university that is so hyped up. devCodeCamp and their amazing instructors have given me the assurance that I needed to step out of the cliché college world, and into the bootcamp world that has allowed me to grow both professionally and personally. I can confidently say that I am prepared to enter the workforce as a junior software developer. This program is NOT a waste of money.

After spending the last 12 years working in the HR field, I wanted a change in my career and since my path started out in a technical field, I knew that’s what I wanted to get back to. My passion for working with technology was something that always seemed clear in each position I held, but I didn’t know \where to start in making that dream become a reality. 

That’s when I found devCodeCamp’s Full-Stack flex program. The advisors did a thorough screening on why I wanted this and discussed any potential barriers that might stand in my way. Starting into the program seemed easy at first, but as I found out, the program started scaling up to be a little more difficult each week. I remember telling my instructor that I originally wanted to be a front end developer, but the program did a good job of highlighting strengths and opportunities for frontend or backend development.

Having some experience as a programmer/analyst in my background helped a bit, but not as much as I thought it would. I feel like it seemed easier to forget all that I had done in the past and just start fresh to learn new habits. The group lesson each week was incredibly helpful and James did a good job of highlighting potential challenges each week. 

Another thing that I really appreciated was how well received the questions were that my classmates had in the group sessions last Fall. The groups were broken out by subject, but it seemed that no matter who the instructor was, each one had the ability to gauge how deep to go in finding the answer. 

After getting the news that I had successfully completed the program, career services started helping me to tailor my resume for the transition, market myself through LinkedIn, and send me opportunities to apply for. I’m so excited to slowly see my dream becoming a reality and be in a field that thrives on collaboration. I can’t wait to learn more and evolve with technology!

I’d been interested in learning coding for years and when I finally decided to pursue it I'm glad it was with devCodeCamp. I dabbled very little in coding languages before (Pthon, VBA, SQL) but I realized I would not be able to make the progress I’d like without a structured program. My recruiter at devCodeCamp (Meghann) was very personable and I really felt like she had my best interest at heart. 

The course is very well detailed in the syllabus; I did not find that there was anything surprising. I had weekly 1:1s with an instructor which were great for asking questions, gauging progress, and expressing any concerns.

I felt more at ease reaching out to my instructors than most of my college professors. They were easily accessible, patient, and extremely well-versed. Whenever I was stumped, I would either send a screenshot of my code or paste my repository link. The instructors would help me out through chat, record a quick video on their own to send to me, or even jump on a call live with me. They helped guide me through my questions rather than just giving me answers.

The course also covered professional concepts like debugging, efficiently researching, understanding documentation, Git, Agile principles, and “standups” for project progress.

My one wish was that there was more interaction within my cohort. Since it was a flex program, we may have all been at different points of the course so there was little conversation in our chat channel. There were points where I felt like I was going through it alone as a student. 

Overall, I’m very happy with my experience. I knew it was going to be rigorous, but the instructors and the structure and timeline of the content was very doable. I feel like I’ve gained more hard skills in this six-month program than I did in four years of undergrad. I feel confident in what I’ve learned but realistically I will only know the impact and my preparedness once I’ve been exposed to a role implementing what I’ve learned. 

Advice to students:-          Ask your questions! Take time to research on your own and let the concepts marinate but realize the point where you’re doing more harm than good by wasting time. The instructors are happy to help you.-          Be realistic about how challenging it will be going in. It was very tough but I was also able to still have a life outside of class and working my full-time job. -          Note the time of year you start the program. I started the six month program in July and ended around mid-January which end up being the busiest months of the year for me (and I’m sure many others).

Going into DevCodeCamp I had minimal computer knowledge but no background or practice in coding. The course was very easy to start off and is ramped up in a steady fashion. There was no point I felt as though the course was not workable. There were times when roadblocks did occur but the instructors were quick to help. I never felt looked down upon for having a question, in fact, the instructors congratulated me for having questions and showing that I wanted to learn the material. When I left the course I did feel like I could make a career from this learned experience. I felt accomplished and the instructors reinforced my confidence to take on the careers ahead.

I graduated from devCodeCamp as a Flex student back in October of 2022. I was one of the first to participate in the flex opportunity and was able to successfully complete the program while still having a full time job, and even a second part time job, AND I got married! The camp was extremely flexible with everything I had going on and they were constantly supportive and making sure I was set up to succeed. After graduating, career services assisted in helping me create a resume and they also kept me updated with open job positions. Because of them I have gained tools to land a job as a local web developer. I completely recommend taking this course whether you are just breaking into the field or even just wanting to freshen up on the newest and most relevant skills in the industry.