UW Coding Boot Camp

Bootcamp- get ready to hit the ground running. This is an intensive fast paced learning environment. I am not going to lie, I took the full time course and this is what it takes to succeed: When they say 40-60 hrs of practice time is required outside of class time- TAKE THAT SERIOUSLY! No matter what level you start, put in the hours of practice and learning. The result is worth the sacrifice. In 3 months, after coming from a minimal background of tech- (zero knowledge of coding) I  can now build an entire web application from front end to back end. Joe, my teacher, does an outstanding job of explaining each lesson and gives us adequate time to replicate on our own- plus he has a way of keeping the students engaged with creative lines and jokes to keep the atmosphere of the classroom stress free which is an important element to have in a great teacher. At the end of each lesson there is a Q and A to make certain the clarity of the assignment is understood by all. He then keeps a help queue open so that students always have access to him or a ta during live activity practice. Outside of the classroom, you have so many tools to help you succeed. Sign up for tutoring (I would do this immediately). You are allowed certain amount of tutoring time. Use it. Utilize office hours. Every step you take to use the tools in your tool box will aid you through this course and into your dev career.  There is also the student success manager, who is available to you. If you are doing everything you can, utilizing all your tools, and still not understanding- they have a solve for that too- they can extend your tutor hours to offer you more support. My point is, This is an OUTSTANDING course, for those who commit to it. The school has done an excellent job to take a panoramic view of everything you might need to help you through the course and made it easy for you to access, and if you find something they haven't covered, I know, you can reach out to any staff and they will help you find the information you seek.  I would encourage anyone interested in coding to buckle up and take this course! You won't be disappointed!!! 

As a product manager who does not have an engineering background, I needed to gain some coding skills for web app design. The UW boot camp has been very helpful and it offers a lot more than just coding skills but also wireframes, user stories, and acceptance criteria. As a result, you will have a full picture of the Software Development Life Cycle. You will be able to coordinate with other team members to make your app work, which means how to merge your codes together without a bug! During difficult times, when I couldn't fix bugs on time, TA, tutor, and instructors were always there to help me. If you are looking to switch to software engineering or a career related to that, this would be a great option for you to gain coding skills in a short period of time. 

As a product manager who does not have an engineering background, I needed to gain some coding skills for web app design. The UW boot camp has been very helpful and it offers a lot more than just coding skills but also wireframes, user stories, and acceptance criteria. As a result, you will have a full picture of the Software Development Life Cycle. You will be able to coordinate with other team members to make your app work, which means how to merge your codes together without a bug! During difficult times, when I couldn't fix bugs on time, TA, tutor, and instructors were always there to help me. If you are looking to switch to software engineering or a career related to that, this would be a great option for you to gain coding skills in a short period of time. 

Prepare to dedicate six months to this program because it is a grind, the course (even part-time) hits the ground running, however the course provides you the tools to research deeper into these topics outside of class.  In all honesty it was very intimidating at first but with the help of the instructors, TA's and tutors, you are guided through this course with many tools to help you untangle the spaghetti.  As you go through the course you will begin to recognize the building blocks that this course guides you through; much of the knowledge gained comes from the hours you dedicate outside of class for you to better your understanding of the many topics covered in this course. This has been an amazing experience for me personally and to be able to reach that finish line is an incredibly rewarding feeling!  My appreciation for the staff is held in very high regards.

This fast-paced coding bootcamp was an incredibly rewarding experience. There is a ton of information covered, from concepts to coding languages to career advancement opportunities. Though certainly challenging, the support available is above and beyond the level of support I had ever received in my undergrad studies. I went in to the course with very minimal tech experience and graduated with a job offer already in hand. I recommend this course for anyone looking to break into the tech industry, regardless of your level of tech experience so far. 

I really enjoyed being part of this BootCamp. I am not going to lie, this course is fast-paced but in the 6 months I've attended, I was able to gain knowledge about the front end and back end of web applications. The teacher is very helpful and the faculty does assure that the students get as much help as possible. The TA's are awesome and do a great job explaining any units that you are unsure about. The tutors that you get assigned to also do an amazing job helping me understand the concept of the homework. The student success manager is awesome because if you need more tutor help, they will extend your tutor hours if need to. They will also let you know how you are doing during your course so that you don't fall behind any curriculums.  The farther down you go through the course, the more challenging the units get but every unit that is being taught in this class helps you further understand how web development/design works. After taking this course, I am excited to use the knowledge that I have learned to incorporate it into any future career I get into. This course has also made me interested in understanding how to do gaming development. Overall, this course was fun, intense, and exciting at the same time. I do encourage people who are interested in coding but not sure where to start to take this course because it will help in the long run. 

A great experience overall. I personally took the course to fill in gaps and brush up on the modern tech stack. A good portion of the class started with no prior experience and were doing amazing things at the end. The instructor, Peter Surowski, is good at taking complex topics and making them accessible. The structure of the sessions is designed to be interactive and will not allow you to doze off. There were many opportunities to work in teams, make friends, and get ready for the workplace. Keep in mind that it's called a bootcamp for a reason. It's intense, but totally worth it.

I came in not knowing what to expect and came out extremely happy with the decision I’ve made to join this course.  I’ve learnt more in the 6 months in this class than my last 5 years on my own.  I can now truly say that I am a Full-Stack developer.  The instructor Peter Surowski was great, and the TAs Ali-Schrech and Ben Abbott were super helpful.  There is so much material in this class for a 6-month course so you will need to spend a good amount time outside the class to stay on top of everything.  The class projects were super fun be a part of.  You will learn to work with others as a small development team to design, develop, and deploy a fully functional application using the knowledge you gained from the class.  Overall, great course, great experience.

Overall the course moves at a blazing speed, but if you dedicate to the program you will be able to come out on top. The instruction staff was absolutely amazing throughout the course. Joe Rehfuss was my teacher and he did a fantastic job making sure we all understood the coursework. Louis Coleman was our TA and he helped out quite a bit throughout the course. I would highly recommend this course for anyone looking to get hands on experience with Javascript, HTML, and CSS in a consistent learning environment.

It definitely was an experience but a great one! I could not have done it without the support of the instructor and TA’s. The instructor was great and genuinely wanted to teach and help us all become web developers.  Also, getting connected with a tutor right from the start was so beneficial. The team was always willing to help out, so don’t be afraid to ask for help! They won’t know if you don’t ask :) it’s definitely a challenge but one that is worth the time and energy. 

Even though the program was restructured to be online d/t to covid-19 it still felt well done and you were able to engage with others in the cohort still. The material is relevant and could have used more time spent on the newer technologies than others that are not as current in the work field. None the less, you’ll be surprised by how much you’ve learned when you look back at day one. 

Joining the Bootcamp I had little experience in web development. By the time I finished, I had a different view of the whole software development arena. Having an experienced tutor and a good support system helped me find myself in the field. The curriculum was wide and broad and accommodative in terms of where you want to diversify in the future.  Six months later, I know how much I don't know and thanks to the Bootcamp, my career has a direction now. The projects too were intensive, and they easily allow you know your strengths and weakness. You might not be employer-ready by the end of the Bootcamp, but, if you follow the instructors' approach to the whole thing keenly,  it is only a matter of time. Be sure to have your ass kicked, but it is worth it.