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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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  • Bradley
    Bradley
    Graduate • Web Development • San Diego
    Jul 27, 2016
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    Developer

    Awesome curriculum, very challenging. Expect to 'disappear' for 9 weeks working 6-7 days/week, which will pay off in the long run.

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  • Gabriel Bonner
    Gabriel Bonner
    Graduate • Web Development • San Diego
    Jul 27, 2016
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    A Wild Ride

    About seven months ago (Jan 2016) I did a ton of research on bootcamps, including reading every relevant review on Course Report. The most important question I was trying to answer was 'will I get a job afterwards'? That's probably where you're at right now.

    Unfortunately I can't answer this question quite yet as I've only sent out one application so far, and that was yesterday. The good news it that I got a coding challenge in reply and will have an interview at the start of ne...

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  • Kelly Ripple
    Kelly Ripple
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Web Development • New York City
    Jun 18, 2016
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    Dev Bootcamp Will Change Your Life

    I blogged about my experience going through Dev Bootcamp as it was happening. Check it out here, or read on for a more general take on my experience as a whole.

    I imagine that different people get different things out of this experience. I came to DBC lacking in self confidence and self worth. I had spent the few years prior in jobs that had sapped my energy and all but obliterated my natural optimism. This program was my last d...

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  • Nate Kandler
    Nate Kandler
    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Jun 18, 2016
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    Dev Bootcamp was probably the best decision I have ever made

    I can't say enough good things about Dev Bootcamp. I went through in Chicago and had almost no technical experience before starting. Yes it was difficult, but it was also an amazing, fun and rewarding experience. The instructors were awesome and I received a ton of support the whole way through. I spent the last two years as a full stack Ruby developer and just started a new job as a JS developer, so really couldn't ask for anything more.

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  • Hanah
    Hanah
    Graduate • Web Development • San Francisco
    Jun 15, 2016
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    Best educational experience ever

    I absolutely 100% loved my experience at Devbootcamp.  The educational experience there was amazing due to a few factors: the holistic, emotional intelligence approach; integrated pairing/group work; and just the fact the plain and simple fact that everyone was really excited to learn.  Even though I was at a higher knowledge base coming in (and as such, requested some adjustments to my own learning experience during Phase 0), I chose DevBootcamp because of the culture.  They are extraordi...

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  • Rex Salisbury
    Rex Salisbury
    Full Stack Dev • Graduate • Web Development • San Francisco
    Jun 10, 2016
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    A Great Immersive Experience

    I highly recommend Dev Bootcamp for anyone who wants to learn to code.  It's and intensive immersive experience that gives you about 1000 hours of rigourous, self-reinforcing learning in a community of people driven to learn.  That's about as good as it gets.  It's not easy and it's not perfect, but it's one hell of a start.  

      I wrote a blog post on my experience: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2016-05-09-the-benefits-of-immersive-learning-from-the-ey...
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  • Anonymous
    Junior Developer • Graduate • Web Development • San Francisco
    Apr 12, 2016
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    You come to learn to code and leave learning how to learn

    This was a great option to grow yourself personally and really stand out from other boot-campers. And even if you didn't end up wanting to be a developer, it's worth the time and money spent to develop intensely on a personal level and truly learn how to learn for the rest of your life. 

    You really learn to give and get feedback better along with strengthening your self awareness. The yoga is an amazing value-added thing as would be the counselors if you had more time and they d...

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  • Mike
    Mike
    software engineer • Graduate • Chicago
    Apr 07, 2016
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    software engineer

    I agree with the two guys below. I attended the Chicago cohort and none of my friends have a job, there is a few, but not many. I don't think it's worth all the money now that I look back. Just because no ones talks about it, doesn't mean its not going on. Learn MEAN stack, Rails in this market is become obsolete. If you are junior and want to find a job I would recommend consulting companies like remote tiger, those guys help juniors get place in good companies like Disney or Apple as con...

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  • Anonymous
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Apr 07, 2016
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    Did what it was supposed to

    Dev Bootcamp was not the funnest experience of my life, but I wanted to learn to code and to get a job as a software engineer and, after finishing, I was hired right away and have been working as an engineer for nearly a year now. I love my new job and that makes the pain of getting through worth it.

    I think a lot of what makes Dev Bootcamp grads successful is their ability to be flexible and learn quickly. This is not something you can teach in a brief bootcamp program, but if y...

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • Web Development • San Francisco
    Apr 07, 2016
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    Transformational and I'd Do it Again!

    I finally learned how to learn. I embrace being confused becaue it means I'm making progress learning something and that not being confused is a state of complacency. Sure, I learned SOLID principles, OOP design best practices and closures in JavaScript. But more importantly, I learned that I can pick up enough in a new programming language in a few hours to build a ToDo app or in a few days to build an app. 

    The instructors are amazing because they focus on guiding lear...

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  • Clint
    Clint
    Senior Software Engineer • Graduate • Web Development • San Francisco
    Apr 06, 2016
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    It is what you make of it (I made it great!)

    There are many programs like Dev Bootcamp now. I attended back in Summer of 2013 and I will say that it was an incredbile experience. Everyone helps each other, and you truly feel like you can shape the processes and lesson plans.

     

    Things that set DBC apart:

    1. Polish. They've had the most time to iterate on their program as it is one of the oldest of its type.

    2. Engineering Empathy. It is not all about the code, it is really all about how to learn...

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  • Mark Miller
    Mark Miller
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Web Development • New York City
    Apr 05, 2016
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    Great Experience at DBC-NYC

    My experience at DBC was top notch!  I came in with a strong analytical mind and did very well in the algorithms phase (the first phase).  However I initially struggled with the web developement phase (rails) and was very lucky to have the opportunity to repeat.  I think this is something that sets DBC apart from other schools.  I came out of DBC as a great candidate and got a job 3 weeks after I graduated.  DBC is a great place if you are willing to put in the work and ask questions when ...

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Dev Bootcamp Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.3
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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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While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Dev Bootcamp doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.

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