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Discussion on: How Dev Bootcamps Are Failing Their Students

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Nick

You wrote almost exactly what I was going to reply with. I attended Flatiron as well (online) and feel the same in terms of the curriculum there. I think something that this article misses is that, at least at Flatiron and especially with the online program, you learn how to learn. I’d think it would be seen as a strength that a person is able to complete such a rigorous course and actually develop skills rather than be overwhelmed.

I can only speak for myself but I went into the bootcamp knowing that graduating isn’t the finish line. I don’t know anyone who wasn’t excited to go out and start expanding their knowledge in different directions after graduating.

I find it hard to believe that anyone, from any training or educational background, walks into their first dev job (or any new job) 100% ready to hit the ground running.