Day in the Life of a Coding Bootcamp Student

[@jamieolsen647]

Wow, even though I'm trying the self-taught route for programming, this is almost the exact same routine as my day! Between the starting the day with a podcast, duolingo during breaks, and reading new concepts out loud instead of in my head... Pretty much exactly the same. I think if you're a podcast learner it becomes easier to process new information with an audio element instead of just in your head, which is where the reading out loud comes from. Good luck on your coding journey!

[@eggosando.]

Wow, that's awesome we have similar routines with the podcasts and Duolingo too, haha. 😂 Agree, I love how focused and productive I can be listening to podcasts, but I def do not listen as regularly/long as I want to :P. I recommend The Scrimba Podcast as a casual podcast for us coders! Thank you, good luck on your coding journey as well Jamie! :)

[@nickolasthompson431]

Starting a bootcamp in May, I love seeing videos like this giving me a realistic look on daily life during. Great editing! I'm more excited for the future after seeing this!

[@eggosando.]

Yesss, I'm happy you found this video helpful! I'm excited for you! Good luck and enjoy your bootcamp experience :)

[@Kingcrt09]

What bootcamp are you going through if you mind me asking?

[@nickolasthompson431]

@@Kingcrt09 UNC Charlotte bootcamp in North Carolina :)

[@flick9758]

how is it going man?

[@nickolasthompson431]

@@flick9758 Graduated in August. Was a very good experience that I'm happy I went through. Only problem is job hunting afterward. I have the skills and the projects to show for it but getting an actual interview is very tough.

[@owenwexler7214]

This is cool to watch as a grad from a different code bootcamp (Hack Reactor). Which bootcamp is this? Def not HR as we started at 9am PST (noon for me since I'm eastern) and they made us do a toy problem first thing. 2:36 and 3:24 - code bootcamps are still using Redux in 2022? Oof. Then again wrestling with Redux is probably still a good baptism by fire for global state management... a more current solution like Jotai or Zustand seems like magic by comparison. Also, working with legacy codebases whose owners won't or can't remove/replace Redux just yet.

[@lonelylosersclub8453]

I hit a little wall in my self-studies… I’ve been really thinking about doing a program to keep me focused.

[@eggosando.]

I feel you! I did a program because I know I needed that structure

[@kitcat2449]

You make pair work seem so chill! I love seeing it, so inspiring. I wish I could be as natural and..well, coherent while working with someone but my social anxiety/think-fast-babble-words-personality gets in the way. I'm master at making someone feel awkward and confused lmao.

[@eggosando.]

Oh no, I definitely feel the same way! It was a lot more relaxed for me in bootcamp, knowing everyone was all in similar shoes trying to understand the assignment. I am still learning to think through my thoughts first before speaking, but sometimes babbling helps figure out the solution too! Everyone has different styles and I prefer the talkativeness over silence personally :)

[@kitcat2449]

@@eggosando. ah that makes me feel better haha. Now that I think about it my group/partner and I have always found the solution in the end without bigger problems, so I'm sure that anxiety distorts and dramatizes the whole experience a bit. As you said, everyone is trying to learn so there is no need to be 'perfect' (the next step is to assure the overthinking brain that loll). I'm working on my social skills too, but the progress is slow, so it's nice to see people who handle those situations better than me especially if they happen to be introverts. Keeps me motivated ! Thanks for the video

[@DuihooTV]

Omg I love your videos!!! The edit, the angles, the shots 😍 Can you please create an updated version of a day in the life as a full-time coder now? 💖

[@eggosando.]

I don't think it'll be much different from this one: in front of my computer all day lol. You make one :)

[@kawaiihikari0]

Awesome loved it!!

[@juanceja899]

It sounds like you’re currently learning React. I’m also currently learning React. I just got done with week 1 but idk how I feel about the MERN stack. I think I liked python more lol

[@eggosando.]

Haha, that was me when I first transitioned from Python to JavaScript. Give it some time, and you will be so used to it 😛

[@lonelygoner2012]

respect for trying to learn spanish. keep doing videos. we wanna see your progress.

[@georgiarammou1357]

Hello from Greece!! I just started at a bootcamp and I just wanted to ask for your advice bc I feel that I have to learn all of the other cs stuff that the bootcamp won't teach you and I feel overwhelmed with the ammount of information.... hope you upload more videos with your coding journey !!!🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@eggosando.]

Thanks for watching from Greece! I am still struggling with learning all that CS stuff bootcamp doesn't teach you lol. We just have to continue to absorb information/acquire experience slowly. If it ever gets overwhelming, that's a sign to take a break! I always remind myself this should be enjoyable and not feel like it's a chore :)

[@jewelmendiola]

Hi! I know this is an old video but I was just curious on your coding progress and journey. Im about to take this first step and would love to hear how you’re getting on! :)

[@eggosando.]

Hey! After I graduated from my coding bootcamp, I went into job search for several months before finding my first company. I am still there, started as an Associate Software Engineer before being a L2 after a year+. I'm excited for you to take your first step into your coding journey! Best of luck and enjoy the process, struggles, wins, and all! :)

[@jewelmendiola]

@@eggosando. That’s awesome! That’s definitely encouraging to hear. I know the tech job market is rough right now so it’s difficult to compare today’s climate to those from even a couple years ago. But what bootcamp did you go to? Im finding myself in a bit of paralysis by analysis as far as picking one to take the leap.

[@eggosando.]

@@jewelmendiola I went to Fullstack Academy!

[@anthonyferrer1034]

Starting my bootcamp in May! Hope to learn a lot and eventually earn from it!

[@eggosando.]

Oooh enjoy and best of luck! :D 🙌🏻

[@rodaina243]

What is your bootcamp

[@LorettaBangBang]

You are literally learning what I wanna learn xD

[@eggosando.]

Hey, this is a sign to learn it! 🤗

[@asedefp175]

do I need prior programming experience before starting BootCamp?

[@Kingcrt09]

What coding bootcamp are you enrolled in? Also what’s your goal once you’re finished? Thanks.

[@ANOTHERDAYONPLANETEARTHH]

Please where can I start my coding bootcamp

[@spaceforkeith3141]

i love your journey btw. wish i could do the same but ill find what works for me.

[@cherrymay7980]

Definitely subscribing!!

[@eggosando.]

Thanks Cherry!! 😊

[@noends]

very cool video

[@alicia-dt3jd]

please make more videos!

[@eggosando.]

Aw thank you, I probably will but non coding related!

[@Shahd_jul119]

*squeezing a quick reading* is my field of specialty haha😝 , although it's never quick 😐..

[@baso8941]

More vlogs like this pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bscs-espelasherwinrichs8191]

what language do you pref using

[@eggosando.]

JavaScript!

[@AllThisPower]

Just out of curiosity, have you finished your Fullstack Academy journey? And if you have, what are your thoughts regarding the boot camp? Are you content with the outcome of the boot camp (basically did you land a developer position upon completion)? Did you attend college? If you did, what was your major, did you have relevant coding experience prior to joining? I know this is a lot, and any response would be so immensely beneficial as I've been researching various boot camps, assessing whether they're ideal as I pursue my coding journey, too.

[@eggosando.]

Oh no, this is great! Thank you for your questions, I was curious too prior to attending bootcamp. I did finish bootcamp! Bootcamp was great! The coursework was amazing and instructors are the best I've ever had. It helps get you prepared enough to get a job, but doesn't really teach you computer science fundamentals or dives deep enough into one certain area. I did land a job after completion (took about 4 months) and so I am happy with the outcome. I majored in Digital Marketing in college, but I did take a HTML course and Python course as electives.

[@CRYSTALNEWSREVIEWFILM]

I want to be a coder.. Can you advise me ? what to learn first ? Thank you

[@tinothecoder12]

love the vid

[@alexpolanco8757]

Hey, hope you are doing well. I just wanted to reach out to you to see if you have an update after attending the boot camp. was it hard to get hired? do you really recommend it? and which boot camp did you take? I am 22 years old and I am really thinking to attempt a boot camp so I can get a job into tech. I am a native spanish speaker tho if you need a hand I will be glad to help you. Thanks! ;)

[@eggosando.]

Hi Alex, sorry for the late reply! I found my first company a few months after graduating. It was hard to get hired for me because I felt the pressure of being unemployed, which played an effect on my sleep. But it's all about trusting the process and finding the fun in learning new things every day. I recommend bootcamps for sure, because of the projects, community, and fast paced learning to jump start your career transition. I hope you ended up trying out bootcamps! Some offer a free pre-course so you can experience how they teach. I went to Fullstack Academy :)

[@mrxgamer7567]

Im also a online coding bootcamp student so I can relate 🙂

[@jayg.6887]

hi! great video! i just started a bootcamp myself! what notes app were you using there?

[@eggosando.]

Thank you! I used Notion for my notes

[@wises5647]

which coding bootcamp you use to start your journey?

[@eggosando.]

I went to Fullstaack Academy!

[@hanabern3897]

An architecture student yet here i am studying coding instead of my program hahahahahhaah

[@heypaisan9384]

Just remember, if it was easy then everyone would be doing it.

[@trendyhub9740]

What language do you use? I'm not yet in college but I'm learning Python, do you recommend it?

[@eggosando.]

I used Javascript! Yes, I also started out with Python in college and it's a great one to learn first since it's much simpler

[@7thKings]

can i ask sir,what bootcamp you attend and how long?

[@skiro8375]

which Bootcamp did you join? And does it matter if I join a BootCamp based in my own country? (for job purposes after completing the BootCamp)

[@eggosando.]

I joined Fullstack Academy. No I don't think that would matter for finding a job. I'm sure they are more interested in the newfound knowledge you acquired through the bootcamp :)

[@skiro8375]

@@eggosando. I see. Thank you

[@jacobpeng5810]

Can I ask what coding boot camp you did and which one you’d recommend?

[@eggosando.]

I went to Fullstack Academy. It's up to you what you're looking for so definitely poke around on each bootcamp's website! I recommend www.coursereport.com/ to see what reviews say!

[@CharismaJake]

Hi! first of all, thank you for sharing the vid. It helps me to understand what I can expect when I take the bootcamp soon! Can I you a few questions? 1. It seems like you took the course online. If yes, how was your experience? 2. If not, can you give me some tips If I were to take the bootcamp online? (how to get the most out of it) 3. also, I saw in the comment you landed a job after 4 months (congrats!). Can you tell me what you did after finishing the bootcamp to land a job? Thank you so much in advance.

[@eggosando.]

Hi! Glad it was helpful! 1. Yess, I took the course fully online! I loved working from the comfort of my own home. All the coursework was already prepared online anyways. It was also really convenient being able to see the screen clearly every day versus looking at code from a screen projector, or however they would've done it. Commuting would have also been rough. But, the group work and breaking the ice part between so many students was harder to do remotely. It would have been fun to plan and code with everyone in person. 2. Hmm, I don't think there is much of a difference between online and in person though in terms of the curriculum! So the usual would have worked fine. Take notes, look at the materials beforehand, take note of things you're confused about so you can ask about it later on, and gathering resources thrown at you. 3. Thank you! The bootcamp career team gave me weekly job hunting requirements I had to do and they would check up on me. I had a routine I tried to follow of applying to many jobs, working on algos, continuing to code (doing projects, hackathons), and networking.

[@CharismaJake]

@@eggosando. Thank you so much for replying. I will definitely follow your advice!

[@libradohernandezcruz828]

Cual bootcamp estas cursando? es de casualidad Codeacademy?

[@eggosando.]

El bootcamp es Fullstack Academy!

[@pigglyjiggity2407]

this was amazing! can we hear your voice? you look like someone who would have a very nice voice!!

[@eggosando.]

LOL, can you not Piggly Jiggity! I think I spoke enough on @DuihooTV! ;)

[@pigglyjiggity2407]

@@eggosando. i must go check out this duihootv channel you talkin bout then!

[@statisticianwordnpl4071]

Hiii! I m from italy, and I like your video,really interessing. I have a question, i m 24 y old, i started university when i was 19/20 i computer engineering filed(not comp.science). There was a lot of subject lime electronics,telecomunications ecc where i was not interested, and I also had some financial " problem(and I was also bored about accademic enviroment) so i stopped university and I started to work(in a totale different field, gold production like make jewellery ecc "a manual" job, my city is famous for that ). Now I m 24 and I want to start back university, maybe with a differenti mindset, is it too late in your opinion? I also like travellin, i want to discover new country,new people ecc. If you can give me some tips it ll be really helpful! Thanks. Cya from italy! Ps you are cute 😀 😃

[@eggosando.]

Thanks for watching from Italy! It's never too late, I have had classmates and have met coders of different ages and different career stories. People are constantly changing career paths or had to take a break, so you are not alone. If you wish to go back to university, definitely go for it!

[@TheCarlosAlfaro]

What theme are you using? Great video!

[@eggosando.]

Thanks Carlos! What theme are you referring to?

[@TheCarlosAlfaro]

@@eggosando. Your VSCode theme :)

[@eggosando.]

@@TheCarlosAlfaro It's the One Monokai Theme! marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=azemoh.one-monokai :D

[@JayBlackAfro]

What’s the subject you chose in the Bootcamp? Thanks in advance

[@eggosando.]

It's a full stack Javascript bootcamp!

[@BobasaurLucario]

What were you using to take notes? I like how organized it looks

[@eggosando.]

Thank you! I use Notion, it's awesome! :)

[@BobasaurLucario]

@@eggosando. Thanks I'll check it out! I'm starting a bootcamp in July so im trying to find anything that'll help keep me organized lol

[@ronpaek100]

Awesome video how long did you prep before u applied to full stack?

[@eggosando.]

I spent around 3 months because I wanted to make sure I wouldn't fail the entrance assessment 😅. I took their Bootcamp Prep course which helped tremendously!

[@lonelylosersclub8453]

What language app was that?

[@eggosando.]

Duolingo and Drops!

[@lonelylosersclub8453]

@@eggosando. thank you!

[@asz28258]

What bootcamp did you do?

[@eggosando.]

Fullstaack Academy!

[@augischadiegils.5109]

❤️❤️❤️

[@derrickcalpito4906]

hi, are you Filipino! :D

[@eggosando.]

No I am not! Im Chinese :D

[@debojyotidhara3095]

Which coding bootcamp do you study in new york?

[@eggosando.]

I attended Fullstack Academy!

[@debojyotidhara3095]

@@eggosando. how international student can get admission in coding bootcamp please 🙏 can you tell me?

[@eggosando.]

@@debojyotidhara3095 sorry I am not familiar with that process, but I would recommend contacting the admissions people about it for the bootcamps you're interested in!

[@debojyotidhara3095]

@@eggosando. ok just you tell me they are accepted international student or not ?

[@eggosando.]

@@debojyotidhara3095 here is fullstack’s info regarding international students: start.fullstackacademy.com/knowledge/international-students

[@StrumAtEase]

haha cool dad ;)

[@EUROSPORTS4TECH]

Gg

[@doutorgori327]

You brush your teeth and, THEN you eat? You spend the rest of the morning with dirty teeth?

[@alitabaker99]

Bro this is how normal people do it. Take off.

[@eggosando.]

Yes, everyone has their own routine preferences. Just like you may prefer to brush your teeth after eating, I prefer feeling freshened up before.

[@praveeshshetty7438]

Isn't that how people normally do it ?? 😅😅

[@cecenails9713]

That’s how your supposed to do it, you have bacteria in your mouth from sleeping, so you should brush your teeth to get rid of it before eating so that the bacteria doesn’t go back into your system.