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When you have little to no coding experience under your belt, it can seem like an
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impossibly long, uphill battle to arrive at a place where you can stand in front
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of an employer and prove you’re worth your salt.
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And it’s not always clear where to
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= ext_link "begin" , "https://webdev.camp/"
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acquiring those skills once you’ve decided to take the first step.
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At this point, you’ve probably already dipped your toe in the water by devoting a
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good chunk of time researching and weighing your options online.
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If so, chances are you discovered pretty quickly that there’s been a lot of buzz
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lately around
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= ext_link "coding bootcamps, " , "https://webdev.camp/"
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It’s a relatively new model aimed at getting coders job-ready in an increasingly
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skills-based economy. And they’ve
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=ext_link "exploded" , "http://www.techrepublic.com/article/coding-school-graduates-are-they-worth-hiring"
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in popularity since first rising to prominence in 2012.
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in popularity since first rising to prominence in 2012.
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The number of bootcamp graduates in 2017 is
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=ext_link "expected" , "https://www.switchup.org/research/are-coding-bootcamps-worth-it-job-placement-market"
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to quadruple 2014’s figures -- with an estimated 24,000 graduates this year compared to
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approximately 6,200 grads just three years ago.
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Or, if you , maybe you’ve had some trouble landing the exact position you’d hoped for,
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and you’re looking for a solid way to round out your portfolio.
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Not only are the majority of bootcamp graduates polled getting jobs,
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= ext_link "but they’re also earning more." , "https://www.switchup.org/research/are-coding-bootcamps-worth-it-job-placement-market"
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In surveying over 1,000 bootcamp graduates, Switchup found that 63% of respondents reported
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an increase in salary post-graduation.
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Ruby, JavaScript, style basics, HTML generation, CSS, Rspec framework, Performance, NoSQL,
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and more. It’s heavily project-focused, so you get to put your learnings to practice
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immediately.
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You also get more directed help with how to write resumes, how to find the right
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companies, and the best ways to approach them.
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%h3
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%p
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If you decide that bootcamp is the right option for you, you’ll have an important
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choice to make.
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You can either remain in your current city -- provided there’s a bootcamp program
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offered in your area -- or you can pack up your suitcase, hit the road,
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and move to a new one temporarily.
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One of the biggest challenges with attending a bootcamp locally is that you’re
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most likely going to be interrupted by constant distractions that will test your
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willpower and tempt you to neglect your studies.
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Let’s be honest. Fear of missing out is a pretty powerful thing. When your friends
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hit you up to take some well-deserved R&R and join them out on the town
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for “one quick drink,” it’s going to be hard to say no.
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The great thing about attending a bootcamp in a new destination is that you get to
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feed your travel bug and grow intellectually at the same time.
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Traveling to a place that you’ve never been before and fully-immersing yourself in
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that environment fulfills a sense of wanderlust and freedom while also helping you
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gain new life experiences.
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By exposing yourself to new places, people, and cultures, you get a unique world
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perspective and an open mind -- which can actually be influential in increasing
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academic performance.
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When considering where to get the ideal bootcamp experience, many people immediately
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think about places like San Francisco, NYC, Seattle, London, or other sprawling
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tech hubs.
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However, a number of destination spots have recently popped up abroad that cater
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tech hubs. However, a number of destination spots have recently popped up abroad that cater
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to those who wish to trade the unrelenting hustle and bustle of city life for
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more serene, natural environments.
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=ext_link "benefits," , "http://www.businessinsider.com/scientific-benefits-of-nature-outdoors-2016-4/"
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spending time in nature is shown to restore mental energy, alleviate stress, sharpen
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thinking and creativity, and improve short-term memory, concentration, and sleep
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patterns.
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In a
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patterns. In a
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= ext_link "University of Michigan study," , "http://www.spring.org.uk/2009/01/memory-improved-20-by-nature-walk.php"
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students were given memory tests and then divided into two groups.
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One group walked around an arboretum, the other walked down a city street.
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%h3 Code On!
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Deciding that you wanted to become a professional coder was the easy part.
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Now begins the hard work. But you’re okay with that -- because coders are problem
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solvers at heart!
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As you prepare to launch into this exciting, somewhat scary, but undeniably rewarding
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endeavor, keep in mind that -- like anything else -- becoming an expert coder takes
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discipline, commitment, passion, and a relentless drive to keep learning and keep growing.
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Throughout this article, we’ve explored several ways that aspiring coders can maximize
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their learning opportunities and potential for success with bootcamps.
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Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide what you feel will work best for you
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as you set out on your journey to becoming a professional programmer.
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