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Why are programming bootcamps a rip-off?

submitted by byte to programming 1 monthMar 9, 2025 15:37:43 ago (+8/-1)     (chat-to.dev)

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[ - ] carnold03 3 points 1 monthMar 9, 2025 19:05:13 ago (+3/-0)

Most, if not all, technology related boot camps are scams intended to exploit the gullible and stupid.

[ - ] SilentByAssociation 1 point 1 monthMar 9, 2025 20:27:35 ago (+1/-0)

There's one bootcamp I know of that keeps advertising that students can use their GI Bill for it.

[ - ] KosherHiveKicker 3 points 1 monthMar 9, 2025 15:42:18 ago (+3/-0)

Why not take a few courses at an established college / trade school?

[ - ] SilentByAssociation 4 points 1 monthMar 9, 2025 16:04:12 ago (+4/-0)

Colleges also offer these bootcamps, and reddit even knows they're a rip off.

Although I would tend to agree with your trade school suggestion. Often flexible classes and you'll get what you need out of them. Lots of OJT options too once you've completed so many hours of classes (although I can't say for sure if that applies to their tech-related classes).

[ - ] KosherHiveKicker 2 points 1 monthMar 9, 2025 18:20:41 ago (+2/-0)

There are also MANY programming "How To's" packages that come with online tuitorials.

Also remember the 100% FREE "Khan Academy"

- https://support.khanacademy.org/hc/en-us/articles/203100244-Can-I-learn-Python-on-Khan-Academy

[ - ] RobertJHarsh 2 points 1 monthMar 9, 2025 21:55:59 ago (+2/-0)

Most community colleges offer classes for programming. I'd rather go that route than a boot camp.

[ - ] PotatoWhisperer2 -1 points 1 monthMar 9, 2025 21:30:43 ago (+0/-1)

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[ - ] KosherHiveKicker 0 points 1 monthMar 10, 2025 00:49:05 ago (+1/-1)

Invest in yourself, and your future earning potential.

Cut back on the bullshit you don't really need.

[ - ] Belfuro 2 points 1 monthMar 9, 2025 21:05:19 ago (+2/-0)

Coding should be self-taught and self teaching means building apps you are passionate about.

For c# i recommend unity if its for games. Uses mono so can port to most platforms.

For web, just fuck around following tutorials but just stick to core code not framework

[ - ] PotatoWhisperer2 2 points 1 monthMar 9, 2025 21:32:04 ago (+2/-0)

self teaching means building apps you are passionate about.

That's the important part. Have something you want to build and build it. Sure, it'll suck trying to figure it out but you'll get there. Or you won't and find that programming isn't for you.