Self Taught VS Coding Bootcamps

Choosing which learning path to take when you decide to learn to code can be TOUGH!
If going back to school for a degree is not a viable option for you then Bootcamps and Self Teaching are your next best options.
How do you decide which is right for you? Which is better, what is the best for your budget, will I actually be able to learn what I need? Let's weight the pros and cons!
#codingbootcamp #selftaughtcoder #learntocode
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timestamps
0:00 intro
1:10 bootcamp pros
3:19 bootcamp cons
5:02 Self taught pros
7:00 self taught cons
9:34 the verdict?

[@Nicoleiia]

This is a cool channel. I just graduated from a data analytics coding bootcamp last week. While I didn't build a bond with my cohort (I was a minority and deemed different from everyone else), I learned a ton about code. I recommend bootcamps for sure.

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Awesome! Congratulations!! And hang in there, trust me when I say that what you experienced is more common than you think.

[@Nicoleiia]

@@nicoleyoungtech It is common, and they weren't ready for me lol. But, I kept my eye on the prize and persevered. There was another African American women in the class, but made sure she didn't talk to me/gave me dirty looks because she wanted to date our teacher in the class (a young african american dr). It was just sad the lack of unity and respect all around.

[@Thesadsadgame]

You are the future. Mark my words.

[@emmabees]

Starting my journey of figuring our what I want to do and where I want to go in the world of tech, and your videos are giving me so much life right now! Thank you for all the guidance you offer

[@ticiapearson9674]

Very beneficial video! I totally agree on the pro and cons. I decided to go the self taught route, it seem to be a lot more relaxed and flexible. I've utilized my self-discipline and corporate structure to prioritize my time for learning in the mornings. Great information, I look forward to the next weeks video!

[@nicoleyoungtech]

That's awesome! Once you get a good rhythm down it's much easier to see progress on the self taught route!

[@myrkvoir]

Love women in tech, glad you are on youtube broadening the sight for viewers (especially female). Great video much appreciated!

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Yes! Representation is so needed! Glad you are enjoying it!❤️

[@justinshort3296]

I’m doing free code camp! I’m praying it works!!! Great videos!!!

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Thank you! FCC is really great. Good luck to you!

[@mariakennedy1842]

Wow! Thank you so much for all of the info! I’m wanting to get into coding but I work a full time job right now. I’m definitely glad to know there’s plenty of options out there.

[@nicoleyoungtech]

That's great! And yes, I'm convinced that no matter what your current situation there is something out there that will work for you. Good luck! Let me know if you ever need anything!

[@thomascordero4268]

Great job with your videos!! I'm looking to change careers and found them helpful. Thanks!!

[@nicoleyoungtech]

So glad to hear that Thomas! Excited for you as you find a new path!

[@nicolemartin3479]

I am really enjoying all of your videos! I just started on my coding journey this month. I plan on self teaching for 6 months and then enrolling in a local bootcamp after that. I really want the support of a local community and the interview help. Thank you for all the information. Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Thank you so much! Glad you are enjoying them! I think that's a SMART move! Getting to it now before starting a bootcamp can only help push you forward even more!

[@jasl5361]

Nicole. Awesome content!! Thank you for sharing your experience and wisdom with us!!!!

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Thank you! And definitely! I totally understand it as a fellow introvert

[@kenyamcintosh]

Thanks for this video! Yes please make a video about how you build out a structure for yourself for learning how to code

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Will do! I've been dropping some out slowly. The one on the plan for learning may be of use to you!

[@ScienceFunWithKingston]

Thank you for this video. I decided to go with Data Analytics certificate program at NYU

[@nicoleyoungtech]

That is sooo awesome! Please keep up with me and let me know how it goes! Thanks for watching, rooting for you!!

[@brandijuluke5250]

can you do a video on what are other options for specializations ? and why you decided to do IOS? as well as which specializations are the fastest growing right now ?

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Yes! Those are all great video ideas! I can break those down for sure!

[@colorfulcodes]

Subbed! Great video.

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Thank you and welcome!!

[@teaberry73]

I’m also into iOS mobile dev with swift. Yay!

[@nicoleyoungtech]

It’s the future! When I’ve learned JavaScript I’m going back to that because it’s a great language. So fun to learn

[@RhondaOnline72]

Music is too loud. Thanks for sharing your perspective.

[@jasl5361]

Quality content!!!!

[@nicoleyoungtech]

So glad you think so!

[@teaberry73]

Subscribed!

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Thank you🖤🤟🏾

[@tdherrick]

Hey Nicole! Your video's are awesome! Great insight into the world of coding and seriously helping me narrow some things down. You should make a discord channel! I'm still unsure about self-taught vs boot camp, but only because I'm not the best self motivator. Maybe I'll do a mix of both!

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Heck yes to a mix a both AND you having enough self awareness to know what will work best for you. Hope things are going well for you!!

[@ioanaa285]

How did I miss this??? Thank you Nicole :) I plan to go with an online code camp... And see how that works for me :)

[@nicoleyoungtech]

That's awesome there are some really great ones out there! Let me know which one you go with

[@Thesadsadgame]

Which one did you go with?

[@ioanaa285]

@@Thesadsadgame none, yet :( unfortunately I did not start anything in this direction...

[@headspace6457]

Great video. Thank you.

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Glad you liked it! thanks for watching!

[@mussemulugetadejene3740]

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[@iz6325]

I been self taught for six years and just now getting interviews But I have recently got out of dept and decided to do a boot camp a general assembly

[@nicoleyoungtech]

I recently decided to do a bootcamp too! I realize that for some things it would be easier to trust an expert than tech myself. Good luck to you on interviews and bootcamp!

[@iz6325]

@@nicoleyoungtech thanks. you too btw I love your videos I recommended to few of my friends.

[@JazzJustDGAF]

Can you create a video of the structure you created for yourself

[@nicoleyoungtech]

Love this idea! Will definitely add it to the list of new videos I'll be making. Thank you!

[@imademydreamscometrue545]

Hey sista! What's the name of the instrumental your using for this video

[@nicoleyoungtech]

I can't remember the name of it but its from Smith the Mister!

[@sirbobbyuk]

8:00: I am currently self-learning python, this has involved watching hours upon hours of youtube videos, making notes, replicating some of the example scripts using Pycharm, in some cases, the scripts haven't worked and I have to do a bit of digging and correction of code to get it to work, which has proven useful, from a learning point.

[@1990chula]

Is it hard??

[@sirbobbyuk]

@@1990chula I'm currently reading a book called crash course in python and it's fairly straightforward. I've started doing some of the coding examples. if you stick to it you should pick it up quickly

[@m.k.s.7417]

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[@MaxZRider]

Do u work at faang

[@nicoleyoungtech]

No most of my experience is with startups and freelancing

[@jeremythomas9813]

Do you code from scratch?

[@nicoleyoungtech]

When I was learning and while I was in bootcamp I did as part of the process but now, not so much. As you code you learn what is necessary to build from scratch and what is better of as a simple copy and paste