Actualize Coding Bootcamp Review - Does This Coding Bootcamp Teach You Enough?

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I invited a few graduates on to talk about their experience at Actualize. This is another coding bootcamp that seems to be meant for giving working professionals an opportunity to transition into software engineering. We also had a really honest conversation about learning a less marketable stack such as Ruby on Rails and Vue.js. Finally, we dove into something that you should NEVER put on your resume and Linkedin profile. Enjoy!
Questions/Topics:
0:00 - Intros
1:55 - What was the application process like?
14:45 - What’d you think of the curriculum?
24:21 - Why do you feel like companies typically aren’t going to hire junior developers for backend?
30:43 - Does this coding bootcamp teach you enough to actually get you that first position?
43:04 - What’d you think of the instructors?
45:22 - What kind of assistance do they give you with the job search?
46:45 - They encourage you to lie on your resume?
51:58 - Job search assistance (continued)
54:10 - Summarizing some of the positive aspects of this coding bootcamp
56:23 - What could they improve?
1:02:33 - Final piece of feedback for aspiring developers
1:06:17 - A personal story of the exact moment I changed my mindset and demeanor in interviews for the better
1:08:44 - Outros
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Пікірлер: 29

@RahulJadhav-pp4rr 3 жыл бұрын

I wish ppl mention their previous background....so inspiring bootcampers exactly know what to look for b4 entering in d field

@DonTheDeveloper 3 жыл бұрын

I think that's a good idea. I can have them mention their backgrounds in the intros.

@brendanduffy827 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of great info in this video. Thank you!

@DonTheDeveloper 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped. Welcome to the channel Brendan!

@ronpaek100 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Don, if you’re covering more of the part time / working professional Bootcamp’s I think springboard might be another popular one to cover

@DonTheDeveloper 3 жыл бұрын

I'll look into it. Thanks Ronald!

@ericlee5638 2 жыл бұрын

I've finished Actualize this May and couldn't have agreed more on Ruby on Rails and Vue.js not being very marketable.

@troostin 3 жыл бұрын

These bootcamp reviews are packed with value! Would love to see a Codesmith review next!

@DonTheDeveloper 3 жыл бұрын

I'll keep that one in mind. Thanks Trustin.

@yogipharus 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome content man, much appreciated, put Coding Temple on the que!

@DonTheDeveloper 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christian! Haha, I'll look into this one as well. Thanks for the suggestion.

@Rachelijabiken 3 жыл бұрын

Great reviews here!! Thank you!!! Can you review claim academy?

@DonTheDeveloper 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Taye! I can look into it after Christmas. Thanks for the suggestion.

@ulisesmora1282 3 жыл бұрын

Going to this bootcamp later in march hopefully all goes well!

@DonTheDeveloper 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@kintsugittv2537 Жыл бұрын

How was it??

@kintsugittv2537 Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if they changed what they said needs to happen or not, but on the final bit of the course it says sub topics such as data structures and algorithms is a thing.

@Jacobl119 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there. Recent subscriber here. I am waiting to join Flatiron soon. Based on your conversations (I haven't had time to watch many of them) what do you think about Flatiron compared to other camps? I am looking to get into a bootcamp right away since I lost both my jobs at the onset of the pandemic. Thanks in advance!

@DonTheDeveloper 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jacob. The videos are meant to give you as much information as possible so that you can compare them. Rather than me give my biased perspective, it's a comparison and decision that you have to make. I'm sorry to hear about your previous positions. Good luck with your journey though!

@jeffj3072 3 жыл бұрын

This bootcamp is actually at 4.8 rating and doesn’t sound like it. This interviews are more valuable than switchup and coursereport reviews. Thanks Don!

@DonTheDeveloper 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah the ratings on coursereport seem high for many of these coding bootcamps. It'd be interesting to see what the ratings would be if coursereport didn't allow you to rate the coding bootcamp until it's been 3 months since you've graduated.

@jeffj3072 3 жыл бұрын

@@DonTheDeveloper this simple change will definitely help applicants and improve bootcamps .

@ericlee5638 2 жыл бұрын

I've given a 5 star review at the time of finishing up the course because I hadn't known any better. After experiencing the reality, I think it's closer to 4 stars.

@hyhuhnn Жыл бұрын

@@ericlee5638 Do you have any recommendation?

@ericlee5638 Жыл бұрын

@@hyhuhnn There are so many of them so I would need to check their curriculum to see what they're teaching. But at this point I would focus on the marketable language and frameworks, like Python, Django, React, C#, etc and the project. It's very unrealistic for new coders to learn Ruby then reteach different language when your overall coding foundation is so basic. I've had one cohort who was able to do it successfully so I wouldn't say it's impossible though.

@marklionel9151 3 жыл бұрын

If guests are comfortable, maybe ask about current salary?

@DonTheDeveloper 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like you'd get more accurate responses from that data being submitted anonymously. Maybe in the future I'd consider having them share that anonymously, without being put on the spot. I'll think about it though. Thanks for the suggestion.

@yammymoo1152 Жыл бұрын

This is a great interview. Considering Actualize today(almost 3yrs after this interview) and it looks like they took some of the feedback and tried to apply it. They added Data Structures and Algoritims and looks like they may have extended Javascript....

@finback2005 7 ай бұрын

Your bootcamp videos are really insightful. Can you conduct an with former Altcademy students. I read it is highly rated but I can not find any students feedback on their experience. To me it is a self paced read heavy online program. I think some people might be put off by it but at the same time some are okay with it. Thanks for your work.