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Dev Bootcamp

Average Rating4.33
153 Reviews
1 Course

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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  • Susan Schmidt
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    Jr. Software Developer • Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Aug 10, 2016
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    A Noob's Experience at DBC

    I had a wonderful experience attending Dev Bootcamp! When I started, the only experience I had programming was a college course in C++, and it had been 10 years since then. The staff, fellow students, and alumni worked together to create a supportive environment. It's been over a year since I graduated, and I'm still amazed at how much I was able to learn and grow in just a few months. They didn't just teach me how to program in Ruby, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. They taught me how to approa...

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  • Alyssa Page
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    Jr Software Engineer • Graduate • Web Development • San Diego
    Aug 09, 2016
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    DBC San Diego

    Deciding to go to Dev Bootcamp was hands down one of the best decisions I have made. I was part of the first San Diego cohort, so I may be biased but they have the best staff in the best city. The instructors put their everything into it and make sure you're learning and growing as long as you put in the work. 

    Having Phase 0, the remote, part time portion was a nice intro into what DBC would be full time. I was able to work and get through phase 0 and get my feet wet a little fo...

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  • Jacqueline
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    Graduate • Web Development • San Diego
    Jul 30, 2016
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    Best coding bootcamp in San Diego

    DBC is a great bootcamp that not only teaches you how to code, but it also teaches you how to be a great programmer. With pair programming and engineering empathy classes, you learn how to work with different personalities, give and receive feedback, and you learn about the tech industry as a whole.  

    The teachers and staff are awesome! 

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  • Thomas K Farr
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    Graduate • Web Development • San Diego
    Jul 28, 2016
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    Amazing!

    The San Diego location of DBC is awesome. Great view, space, and arrangement. The staff here is friendly and courtious while providing all the support needed to help you through the program.

    The challenges are tough and time consuming. Expect to be here 7 days a week for 10 to 12 hours a day (you won't even realize where the time goes). The direction for your learning is provided but to actually learn the concepts/material, you need to put the time and effort into it. There were ...

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  • Mary
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    Graduate • Web Development • Chicago
    Jul 24, 2016
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    Disappointing Experience

    I had a really bad experience at Dev Bootcamp. l found the teachers to be unhelpful and in a rush to leave at the end of the day. They told us that they are available to help, but when I asked, they never had time. 13k is a lot of money to be on your own throughout the program.

    A lot of the material is rushed through, so it’s hard to pick up the concepts and retain them. They let you repeat phases, but tend to ignore you even more if you have to repeat a phase. I didn’t feel like...

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  • Ali
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    Full-Stack Coder • Graduate • Web Development • San Francisco
    Jul 18, 2016
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    An Intense and Satisfying Experience

    Pros:

    + They use specific languages and technologies to learn "how to learn" quickly in the ever evolving world of tech.

    + The goal isn't just to make you an engineer, it's to make you a better person.

    + The instructors, mentors, and staff really care about your learning and well-being.  The program is intense and everyone pushes you to your limit, but they also know when and how to help you decompress.

     

    Cons:

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  • Andrew
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    Student • Web Development • Chicago
    Jul 13, 2016
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    Maybe Going Downhill

    The program I think worked well when there was a considerable dearth of talent in the web dev space and programs like this could easily provide developers that companies could train. That being said, in more recent times, Chicago has becoming saturated with Jr Developers coming not just from DBC, but GA, HackReactor, etc.. The neccessary reaction by these programs is to escalate their quality but I don't think DBC has done that. Instead, they've pursued quantity over quality. The result is...

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  • Sy
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    Student • Web Development • Chicago
    Jul 05, 2016
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    previous student

    In reference to the Chicago location.

    Dev Bootcamp tries to show that they're different from the rest of the bootcamps out there due to their engineering empathy classes, but its all terribly fake. I know, I was in these classes. 

    They are really good at showing themselves as a great school by sponsoring meetups and events, showing they're helping the community such as women in tech meetups or people of color tech meetups. Its all an act to portray their beliefs. They a...

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    Kelly Arwine of Dev Bootcamp

    Chicago Campus Director

    Aug 04, 2016

    Hi, we at DBC wanted to reach out to chat with you about your review. We are sorry for the experience you had during the program, and please know that your feedback is appreciated. While the content was obviously hard for many of us to hear, it triggered some internal reviews of our culture that we are taking very seriously. We value accessibility and inclusiveness as hallmarks of our company and hearing this feedback was very disturbing.

    That said, one particular section of the review stood out to us as especially concerning because there are ethical issues that need to be considered, particularly around your claim about our onsite counselor. The disconcerting line states, "There's a reason why they have a therapist in the classroom (which by the way doesn't keep anything confidential amongst the instructors)."

    Our counselor on staff is licensed and subject to HIPAA privacy rules when meeting with students one-on-one, and as a result confidentiality of counseling sessions is something that is taken extremely seriously by counselors at all DBC locations. We would like to learn more about your experience. Can you please contact us at hello@devbootcamp.com, so we can learn more? Thanks!
  • Eddie Glenn
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    Associate Developer • Student • Web Development • Chicago
    Jun 09, 2016
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    Engineering Empathy

    I was at a civic tech hackathon this passed weekend called Codeswitch. It opened with a panel of speakers talking about inequities in the tech industry, especially around race and gender, and what can be done about them. The conversation ranged widely, and at one point the panelists were lamenting the lack of companies where the goal of bettering the world can be on par or even a priority over making money. One of the panelists said ...
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Dev Bootcamp Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.3
Instructors
4.3
Curriculum
4.1
Job Assistance
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?

Right now, it doesn't look like Dev Bootcamp offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that 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.

Is Dev Bootcamp accredited?

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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