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Is a bootcamp right for me if I’m already pretty good at programming but have no actual experience?

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

I did exactly that - I went to Codesmith not really knowing that I was already good at this stuff (I guess I had to meet other learners to realize I was actually any good). It was ok. I mean, I learned some other skills like how to interact with other developers, review code, le

u/michaelnovati replied · ★ FEATURED
Also a +1000 for how often I get similar messages privately to your analysis.... They have marketing efforts to brand it as the solution for anyone great to get a 130K salary but it's really no where near that level of program, it as a bootcamp, it's fantastic. I wish Codesmith would realize this. Several staff members call their leaders delusional and have left or are leaving shortly but haven't told them yet. Instead of being so delusional that you are creating mid level and senior engineers in 13 weeks, be honest with yourself and be honest with residents, everyone will be better off... go back to why you are doing this to begin with..m i.e. this https://vimeo.com/42713491