[python-uk] Coding "Bootcamps"

[Steve Holden]

No, it's chaotic here. And you? S

Steve Holden

On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 12:53 PM, Alex Anderson <alex_integra at hotmail.com>
wrote:

> How is your day going? Is it staying quiet and productive?
>
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> Date: Wed, 18 May 2016 12:47:04 +0100
> From: benatto at gmail.com
> To: python-uk at python.org
> Subject: Re: [python-uk] Coding "Bootcamps"
>
>
> Codeschool and pluralsigh.
>
> https://www.codeschool.com/courses/try-python
> https://www.codeschool.com/courses/flying-through-python
> https://www.pluralsight.com/
>
>
>
> On 18 May 2016 at 12:23, Nick Sarbicki <nick.a.sarbicki at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 12:04 PM <PyUK at getaroundtoit.co.uk> wrote:
>
> How about MOOCs?
>
> Dr Chuck (of 'the book' fame) teaches one from Georgia Tech on Coursera
> (https://www.coursera.org/courses?languages=en&query=python)
>
> Similarly edX offers a range of either scheduled or self-paced offerings
> (https://www.edx.org/course?search_query=python)
>
>
> +1 To MOOCs such as those on Coursera.
>
> My first venture into programming was the JavaScript course on codecademy.
>
> My second venture was with https://www.coursera.org/course/programming1 which
> taught me some basic python.
>
> I did both of those courses in about 2 months. After I started working on
> some, admittedly terribly made, home projects. Half a year later I got a
> job which involved programming.
>
> In the end I've found it is all about getting your own interest up and
> finding projects which inspire you. The more you code and enjoy coding, the
> more competent you will become and the more evident that will be to
> employers.
>
> I'd also venture to say that there are many junior roles which aren't that
> heavily dependent on a specific language but simply require someone who can
> think logically and is willing to learn, so a high amount of competence is
> not completely necessary.
>
> tl;dr: There is no need to waste money on bootcamps when free online
> courses will get your friend started just fine.
>
> Good luck to your friend!
>
> Nick.
>
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