Hey everyone, I'm Aaron from the US (living abroad temporarily but mainly based in the US). I'm wanting to code more to build a healthy habit of coding and computer science. I'm currently taking a front-end libraries course on freeCodeCamp and the Harvard online CS50 course. My goal is to get myself bootcamp-ready, so I can apply and be in a good place when I start. My plan is to apply to a few bootcamps when I return to the US.
Can't believe those Harvard online courses are free lol. I started the CS50 course and it was pretty interesting but I kind of spread myself too much and it slowed my progress so I'm just sticking to a couple sites, hoping to eventually take that CS50 again since I think it gives you a pretty good foundation. Right now I just try to work on daily problems and that helps me get started.
Good question. I have been able to learn fairly well on my own but it’s very slow and inconsistent. Doing it alone isn’t great either. I feel a bootcamp would add more structure and help me prepare more for a developer role quicker.
Hi Aaron! good goals you have there!
If you are doing (and finishing) the FreeCodeCamp and the Harvard one, maybe you don't need a bootcamp? At the end, you will be paying money for things you already know and know for free! I already know several people that only with FCC and their own projects found jobs! :)
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Hey everyone, I'm Aaron from the US (living abroad temporarily but mainly based in the US). I'm wanting to code more to build a healthy habit of coding and computer science. I'm currently taking a front-end libraries course on freeCodeCamp and the Harvard online CS50 course. My goal is to get myself bootcamp-ready, so I can apply and be in a good place when I start. My plan is to apply to a few bootcamps when I return to the US.
Hey Aaron
Can't believe those Harvard online courses are free lol. I started the CS50 course and it was pretty interesting but I kind of spread myself too much and it slowed my progress so I'm just sticking to a couple sites, hoping to eventually take that CS50 again since I think it gives you a pretty good foundation. Right now I just try to work on daily problems and that helps me get started.
Godspeed and keep coding.
Same to you! Yeah the CS50 course was more than I was initially expecting haha. But it’s super interesting. Good luck on your problem sets!
I did FCC responsive and JS algorithms + CS50W. Great resources to learn. Why do you feel you need a bootcamp if you don't mind my asking?
Good question. I have been able to learn fairly well on my own but it’s very slow and inconsistent. Doing it alone isn’t great either. I feel a bootcamp would add more structure and help me prepare more for a developer role quicker.
Hi Aaron! good goals you have there!
If you are doing (and finishing) the FreeCodeCamp and the Harvard one, maybe you don't need a bootcamp? At the end, you will be paying money for things you already know and know for free! I already know several people that only with FCC and their own projects found jobs! :)
Hey Aaron,
Sounds like you have a good plan with FCC and CS50 (I've heard it's good!).
Good luck.
KC