devCodeCamp

As a young, inexperienced programmer, I entered into devCodeCamp, with minimal prior experience, but a broad foundational knowledge of concepts.  I partook in the Web Development course and the beginning days were focused on building a strong base.  It picked up quickly and took on a fast paced nature that persisted throughout the entirety of the course.  The instructors for class were well-balanced between guiding and not just giving you the solution outright to the problem at hand.  The curriculum was well documented and a large part of why I chose this bootcamp in particular.  I had only minor issues with how some of the information was introduced and upon completion, when I brought these concerns up, I was assured that they agreed and had already implemented change to rectify the situation.  Overall, a very intimate learning experience with a group that feels natural, and close knit from admissions, to instructors, to classmates, all the way to career services, which is extremely knowledgeable and guiding.

I've had a varied professional experience in life. I am a veteran of the US Navy where I was an Arabic Language Analyst, have a bachelor's in music composition, and worked as a geo-location operator for the NSA. I've always had a great interest in building creative, logical structures (musical or otherwise), technology, and languages. I am excited to start a career in software development because I believe it's in my wheelhouse, it's expanding more and more, and there is great upward mobility.

I started DevCodeCamp with spotty experience in programming. I had learned things off and on for a couple years before. We immediately went straight into making functional projects. It wasn't just "hello, world" and small, simple exercises without much meaning. I was very pleased how quickly we moved into bigger and bigger projects and how all of us actually learned enough to complete them!

We would get lectures on the technologies we used and then be given project assignments. While we worked, the instructors were available to help us with any questions or issues we were having so that we could learn like it was on-the-job. In my particular class, all the students were dedicated to helping each other out during and after class hours ended (we all started a discord server to talk to each other after class). I couldn't have done it without the instructors, but also my fellow students. Everyone was incredibly supportive and helpful. Because of the support from all sides, we all passed the course with flying colors.

The curriculum was quite comprehensive. I am happy we were able to cover so much ground. We learned Python, Django, Django REST Framework MySQL, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Javascript, react, Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Docker, Postman, AWS, DevOps, CI/CD Pipeline, Web Services & REST API, Visual Studio Code, and JSON web tokens. I'm very confident that the experience I gained has prepared me for a junior software developing position.

I can't wait to keep honing my skills, learning new technologies, and put my experience to the test!

I came into this school with little to no knowledge of coding besides my desire to learn, they took that desire to learn and transformed it into knowledge. In a short time I was writing code that I would not have been able to even understand the week before. They truly took my passion to learn and turned it into a career field for me. I can now design and develop full stack applications and understand what already written code is attempting to do. I can truly call myself a full stack developer and I can not wait to see what the future holds for me. Thank you devCodeCamp for this amazing opportunity!

Just last year I was a full-time pharmacist. I took a leap of faith to pursue my passion for software development. My time at devCodeCamp has been wonderful. The instructors made it fun and easy to learn, while providing priceless tips and support along the way. The curriculum allowed me to become proficient in working individually as well as with teams. From knowing nothing about coding to becoming confident in my Python, JavaScript, React.js and other skills I have never doubted the utility of this bootcamp. After graduation, Lauren and Paul at Career Services made it very clear they are here to help me with my job search journey and I am so glad to have them by my side. After all that I have learned, I am excited for how the foundation that the instructors gave me and the help of Career Services will allow me to find a job that will grow my skills going forward.

As someone who didn't know very much about computers, let alone software development, my time with devCodeCamp taught me more about web development (MERN) than I could have imagined.  My first impression of devCodeCamp was established before I even started.  As a fresh veteran, I was looking to use my GI Bill for a program when I had found out that many boot camps were no longer accepting GI benefits due to the bill set to end their use by 12/21/2021.  The team at devCodeCamp were kind enough to alter the curriculum of one of their classes just so they could help us vets get the training we needed before the opportunity expired.  It was a grueling course, but we had fantastic instructors working with us.  The program was very project-oriented, and besides receiving the lectures it felt more like we were being guided rather than instructed.  The instructors never gave us the answers, but instead gave us the resources necessary to discover the answers on our own.  This aspect was integral in building a strong foundation of skills needed for a career in web development.  After graduating, you can choose to join the career services group where you are greeted by a strong support system geared to help you find your first job.  Learning everything so far has been very exciting, and learning more by exploring new technologies has only become even more exciting.  Thank you, devCodeCamp, for helping me learn so much!

I started this year off working at the United States Air Force Academy as an onsite EMT for the athletic department.  While there I was tasked with designing a testing procedure for detecting COVID-19 in the cadet athletes so that they could continue to practice and compete.  Within 2 weeks I had designed and manufactured, with a 3d printer, a device that enabled us to test 100+ athletes per hour and provide results within 15 minutes. While at the Academy I was introduced to the world of programming through a fellow Airman.  I then started to learn programming on my own doing different online self-paced courses.  After struggling with that I found devCodeCamp and their Full Stack Software Development course.

I enrolled in the Full Stack Software Development course through devCodeCamp and learned a great deal in such a short amount of time.  Not only did I learn coding in multiple languages, but I also learned the how to learn.  Everyone thinks they know how to learn to some degree but one of the invaluable lessons that I experienced was how to tackle new problems and solve them utilizing a variety of resources.  The curriculum can be a little intimidating but with the great instructors I was able to accomplish my goals and create great applications.  I would have never thought this is where I would be, especially in such a short amount of time.  I went from the medical field in both the military and in the civilian market to now being a full stack software developer.  What a great experience and would definitely do it again if given the choice.

Even after completing the course, they offer career services, which is another great thing about this place.  Other places push you out the door after you are done and it's up to you to try and navigate the industry and find a job.  At devCodeCamp that offer one on one help which is amazing in today's world it can be daunting trying to find a job, especially in a new field, but they help with multiple areas such as your profile, resume and even building an individualized website.

I never thought I would have had such a large shift in my life, I couldn't be happier being in a field that I enjoy and am excited about all the possibilities that are in front of me.  I know that I will bring all of the knowledge from devCodeCamp to benefit any team that I am a part of in the future.

I've known for a long time that I wanted to develop software. In 2018 I began a Computer Science degree, and I loved the Software Development courses I took, but after a year of working full time, going to school full time, and being a full time single parent, I realized I was not going to be able to give all my responsibilities 100% for 3 more years. I was forced to leave my dream behind and continue to work and parent for my mental health and my daughter's wellbeing.

In September of 2021 I had a job offer to become an Air Traffic Controller with the FAA. Accepting this offer would increase my yearly salary by 2 to 3 times the amount of money I make in my current position.

At first it seemed like a no-brainer. I'd accept the offer and go on to do whatever it is an Air Traffic Controller does. Once trained I figured I might like the job. But, what if I didn't? I came to the realization that I shouldn't be chasing a high paying job that could potentially make me miserable. I need to be chasing my dreams and do work I find fulfilling.

With this epiphany I began researching coding bootcamps because while 1 - 4 years of school, work, and parenting was too much for me to handle, I knew that I could handle 3 - 6 months juggling all three.

My research led me to devCodeCamp. Not only did their Web Development program fit perfectly into my schedule, but I could also use my GI Bill benefits earned while serving in the United States Coast Guard.

Once enrolled, I promptly backed out of my job offer, and blew through my pre-course work, which left me hungry for more. Before the course started, I knew I had to do everything possible to go above and beyond to absorb as much knowledge as possible from this opportunity.

Words cannot express how fortunate I am to have found this program at this exact point in time. My instructors at devCodeCamp were extremely knowledgeable, patient, and personable. It is obvious they have a passion for their mission, as countless times I received mentorship, instruction, and encouragement after hours or on holiday weekends when stumped by a difficult problem.

I have learned more in 3 months at devCodeCamp than I did in 1 year in my Computer Science program, and it isn't even close. I feel confident stating that devCodeCamp has provided me with the growth and in-demand skills to fulfill my dreams of becoming a competitive developer.

Perhaps, one day, when all conciseness is merged into a singular AI, everyone in the devCodeCamp family will know the extent of my gratitude, but until then, thank you.

This course starts off very fast and can be confusing if you let it. I had no coding experience when I started off and felt like I could've made a mistake. I stuck with it though and after the first couple of weeks I started getting things. The instructors knowledgeable and attentive. I was able to get a response from them when I needed help, they would lead me into the right direction sometime making me work the answer out vs just giving me the answers. You build a good relationship while in the course as we spent 5 hours a night over 4 months with each other. The overall all course was good and enlightening, even though I don't agree with how quickly some of the projects were due. After taking this course you will have a nice portfolio for future interviews. I do recommend this bootcamp course. 

 This course starts off very fast and overwhelming. If you have no experience coding, you are in for a tough time. With that said, with proper study time after class and asking for help from the wonderful instructors, I promise you that you will be surprised by how much you actually know from the course. The instructors are the highlight of the course. I was always able to get a response from them and whenever I needed to bounce ideas from them, they would lead me into the right direction without actually giving me the answer(Which I appreciate). You get a sense of feeling that they want you to succeed as much as you do. The overall all course was good and even though I don't agree with some of the projects requirements, it did expand my mind to try and find a solution. After taking this course you will have a nice portfolio for future interviews. I do recommend this bootcamp course. 

I know some of you are reading this and contemplating taking the course or even just apprehensive about being a developer. What I am going to recommend is that you first look into programming and see if it's for you. Not a lot, just a few videos on YouTube and maybe open up an IDE to write some code. Once you know that this industry is for you, take the course AND put your heart into every day. I personally came into this course with a solid foundation of coding/development from self-learning and college curriculum, but you must trust me when I say that you do not need it. A friend I made during from my cohort came in with zero experience and is likely looking at his first offer in less than 2 weeks after completing the course. He put in many hours after hours, proving it can be done. If you worried that you are slightly advanced for the course like I was, that's fine! I felt that way too! After going through the course, I can tell you with confidence that you will only have the opportunity to learn at a more rapid rate, considering you may know a language or two already. The value of the course comes from the instructors guiding you along a path in learning technologies that you don't have to research. All of the planning is complete. You just need to learn and trust the process. I had an offer within 6 days and I'll admit that was fast, but it has changed my life!