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Is it worth doing a coding bootcamp if I have a CS degree? If so, which one?

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u/redditseason wrote (the comment Michael replied to):

I have over a decade of experience in tech but none of it is in a coding role. If I've just started taking programming classes to make a career switch into software engineering, would a career accelerator like Formation be appropriate? Or would you recommend going a different rou

u/michaelnovati replied ·
I think it depends on your goals, timeframe first. Most of these programs are good for people aiming to get a job in 1 to 6 months. Then it depends on how much programming you did in your role, if any, even if it was like "no-code" experience. And finally, it depends on your affinity to understanding the fundamentals, e.g. DS&A. For most people with no professional experience or no CS degree / past bootcamp, doing a bootcamp is probably a better way to go. But if you are exploring options it can't hurt to explore both and see which one seems right for you.