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Dev Bootcamp

Average Rating4.33
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As of July 17, 2017, Dev Bootcamp is no longer accepting applications. Founded in 2012, Dev Bootcamp is a short-term, immersive 18-week software development program (9 weeks part-time remote, 9 weeks onsite immersive, with career prep integrated throughout). Dev Bootcamp’s mission is to transform lives by teaching people of all backgrounds the technical, cognitive, and interpersonal skills used in software development through a responsive instructional model.

Graduates of the program are agile in Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and database systems such as SQL and PostgreSQL. Students also learn how to approach challenges like developers, how to optimize their learning, and then apply those techniques to pick up new skills or languages required in the field. The Dev Bootcamp curriculum is informed by employers and students with the aim of preparing graduates for the current job market.

Graduates work for a range of companies from startups, to mid-size and Fortune 500 companies in industries including tech, fashion, finance, education, travel, and media. Dev Bootcamp currently has six campuses operating in San Francisco, Chicago, New York, San Diego, Seattle, and Austin.

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  • Anonymous
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    Ruby on Rails Developer • Graduate • Web Development • Austin
    Jun 12, 2017
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    I heavily relied on Course Report reviews when I chose to be part of one of Dev Bootcamp's first cohorts, so I feel obligated to share my own experience. First, there are components of the Austin Dev Bootcamp curriculum of which I was unaware, and when I was aware, I didn't take seriously. I wish in retrospect that I had. 

    At the time I attended, the following was all true:
    Dev Bootcamp has three assessments throughout the curriculum. If you fail the...

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  • Tony
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    na • Student • Web Development • San Francisco
    May 02, 2017
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    The discriminated 43 year old student

    I feel DISCRIMINATED AGAINST at DEV BOOTCAMP, SF.  I was asked to leave the program because I was not learning fast enough, according the the staff.

    3/2/17 (Thurs)

    At about 5:30pm in the afternoon, I was advised by Walker (dev bootcamp director) and witness by Stan (instructor/mentor) that I will no longer be with dev bootcamp and they are kicking me out of the program.  They had made a decision that I will not be able to repeat and says that ...

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  • Susan
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    Graduate • Web Development • New York City
    Mar 22, 2017
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    Good intro to Web App Makin'

    Dev Bootcamp is good for beginners wanting to learn how to code. I liked the environment, very friendly towards diversity and soft skills. The curriculum is good, but the instructors do not do as many lectures as they could have. We had to ask for lectures, which was odd for me because I expected there would be lectures on almost every new topic. They have a "hands-off" approach style of curriculum, which is good for some with pre...

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  • Sally Park
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    Software Engineer • Graduate • Web Development • San Francisco
    Feb 02, 2017
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    Software Engineer

    Pros: The best thing about DBC was the teachers and mentors. They were well-qualified, friendly, and motivating. The second best thing was the curriculum. I felt that the exercises and projects that were required for us to complete were good at illustrating important concepts and building real skills relevant to web development. The third best thing was the environment set by my cohort. Many of them were my healthy competition, as well as fun and interesting people to be around.

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  • Adam vanWestrienen
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    Web Developer • Student • Web Development • New York City
    Jan 12, 2017
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    Misleading

    What Dev Bootcamp does not tell you upfront is a large portion of the students don't complete the program because they get kicked out for not passing an assessment after 6 weeks. In fact, many do not even make it to the onsite portion of the course. Yes, they tell you in some fine print on the website and when you sign documents that some students may need to retake a section, but they do not make it clear what percentage of students actually get kicked out. If they were clear about that y...

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  • Patrick DeWitte
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    Software Engineer • Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Dec 31, 2016
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    An Exciting Challenge

    This was one of the most mentally and emotionally challenging things I've done in my life, but also one of the most rewarding. I was ready to put myself on a new career path that would ensure that I was always challenged, and always growing. Dev Bootcamp's immersive program crams a TON of development fundamentals into your brain in a short amount of time. You're always being pushed beyond your comfort zone, which when you're able to look back and see how...

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  • Tom McHenry
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    Software Engineer • Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Dec 30, 2016
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    Successful Career Change

    I'd been in positions dabbling in code for 10 years or so, and I entered Dev Bootcamp wanting to learn more and change my career to focus on coding and development more seriously. It was an intense 9 weeks, but one of the most rewarding of my life. My cohort was small compared to many others, but we bonded tightly and took care of each other to make sure everyone made it and understood all the concepts. We invented extra projects, gave each other additional breakout sessions, and later hel...

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  • Regina
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    Web Development • Chicago
    Dec 30, 2016
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    Absolutely. Do it.

    DBC has a thoughtful curriculum with a roster of impressive teachers, who prepare you for a career as a web/software developer and also a life-long learner. 

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  • Joshua
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    Technical Consultant • Student • Web Development • Chicago
    Dec 29, 2016
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    Had fun and started a career

    Dev Bootcamp is well worth it if you can handle the difficulty. It won't be a walk in the park, mind you. There were plenty of nights when I'd come home brain fried and there was plenty of drama with my cohort-mates during final projects.

    But I made new friends, learned a new difficult skill quickly, and got a high-paying job out of it. For that, I'd say it was well worth the price tag and sort of paid for itself. If you're damn sure you wanna be a web developer, I would take the...

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  • allison paul
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    Junior Software Developer • Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Dec 29, 2016
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    not worth it.

    I really shopped around and read a ton of reviews before choosing a Bootcamp.  It is a huge decision, financially and otherwise.  I personally do not think Dev Bootcamp was worth what I paid.  You constantly feel like you are being rushed through the program instead of actually being taught.  It feels like you are just money coming through the door instead of a student that is risking so much to learn a new trade. The assessments are not indicative of what you actually know.  It is easy to...

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  • Jess Forchione
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    Web Development • San Francisco
    Dec 23, 2016
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    DBC San Francisco

    Dev Bootcamp's model is essentially giving you too many problems to complete in a day while paired up with another boot. If everyone in the cohort is struggling on a specifc problem then the instructor will go over it, otherwise they have done away with lectures altogether. I personally think $14,000 is a lofty price to pay to simply be handed some problems to work on with little to no instruction. I hope going forward that they will improve this model by being more involved. I've spoken t...

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  • John Doe
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    Software Engineer • Graduate • Web Development • San Francisco
    Dec 17, 2016
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    It's not the code school, it's you.

    I found Dev Bootcamp through a friend. Before I even considered it, he told me one thing that remains true to this day: you get out what you put in. After only a few days on site, it became abundantly clear who would go on to become a great developer and who would struggle. If you expect instructors to spoon feed you best practices, they won't. If you think you can coast through doing the bare minimum and then find a job, good luck. The people writing scathing 1-star revie...

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Dev Bootcamp Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
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4.3
Curriculum
4.1
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3.9
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FAQs

How much does Dev Bootcamp cost?

Dev Bootcamp costs around $12,700.

What courses does Dev Bootcamp teach?

Dev Bootcamp offers courses like Web Development.

Where does Dev Bootcamp have campuses?

Dev Bootcamp has in-person campuses in Austin, Chicago, New York City, San Diego, San Francisco, and Seattle.

Is Dev Bootcamp worth it?

Dev Bootcamp hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 153 Dev Bootcamp alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Dev Bootcamp on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Dev Bootcamp legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 153 Dev Bootcamp alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Dev Bootcamp and rate their overall experience a 4.33 out of 5.

Does Dev Bootcamp offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

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You can read 153 reviews of Dev Bootcamp on Course Report! Dev Bootcamp alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Dev Bootcamp and rate their overall experience a 4.33 out of 5.

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