Coding Bootcamps: Reality Check

Are software engineering bootcamps really a shortcut to a high-paying tech career, or are they too good to be true? Let’s break down the reality of coding bootcamps, exploring what they promise, where they fall short, and what the alternatives are.
Starting with insights from a LinkedIn poll where only 7% believed bootcamps were effective, we’ll dig into the pros and cons of bootcamps, the history of their rise and fall. If you’re weighing options like self-taught route or a traditional software engineering or AI university degree, I’ll go over the benefits and drawbacks of each route and guide you through five critical questions to ask before making your decision between coding bootcamps, self-study and traditional schools. Is there a perfect path to becoming a software engineer?
Stay tuned to learn about the opportunities available for each pathway and discover what it truly takes to break into the tech industry as a software engineer or AI engineer. Don’t miss this reality check if you’re considering a bootcamp, degree, or self-taught route!

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0:00 Scam or not?
0:17 LinkedIn Poll
0:44 Bootcamp
2:05 History
3:04 Self taught
4:03 University
5:05 Evaluation
5:35 Opportunities


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