Blog: Coding Bootcamp FAQs

You don’t need to be a math whiz to become a developer. You do need to be a strong problem solver.

Our analysis can help you decide: Are coding bootcamps worth it? A cost-benefit analysis uncovers how a coding bootcamp could be the best investment you ever make.

Get started learning to code ASAP with our favorite free coding classes and websites, as recommended by our students, alums, and instructors.

Prospective bootcampers want to know if they'll get jobs after bootcamp. But focusing instead on finding the right job can actually shorten your search.

Looking for proof that you can get a job after bootcamp? Here are 40 companies with a track record of hiring bootcamp grads.

If you're a prospective bootcamp student struggling with imposter syndrome, don't fret—it can strike even the most accomplished developers. Here are ways to cope.

Coding bootcamps are becoming more well-known as the demand for tech candidates remains constant and people look to move quickly into the industry — yet we’re still painfully aware of the common misconceptions floating around out there about us. Here are a handful of the ones we hear most frequently at Fullstack Academy and the Grace Hopper Program, as well as the counterpoints to clear them up.

As our Grace Hopper Program continues to gain recognition, we get asked a lot: What differentiates Grace Hopper from Fullstack Academy? While there are little to no differences in quality or hiring outcomes for grads of both programs, there are some key areas in which Grace Hopper is unique.

We've discussed what coding is, so next we'll look at what it is like to be a professional programmer. It’s a career built on creativity, communication, persistence, and planning.

If you want to learn any programming language, understanding basic programming concepts is essential. We try to answer "what is coding?"

As coding bootcamps become more ubiquitous, it’s easy to think the need for developers is shrinking, and markets are becoming oversaturated with newly graduated junior engineers. But is that really the case, or is the demand for developers continuing to grow? We answer these questions today.

Coding bootcamp is a hefty commitment at any phase of life, but mid-career aspiring programmers have unique concerns about their futures after coding bootcamp. Two of our Career Success counselors answer the most commonly asked questions in this post.