Are bootcamps effective for newbie coders?

Question

If you’ve been to a bootcamp for web developers do you feel one should have at least some hands on experience and basic fundamentals on html css JavaScript otherwise you’ll be lost?

I’m doing SoloLearn & FreeCodeCamp and there is a lot to learn no doubt but I can imagine a 3-6 month bootcamp like Lamba school, Dev Mountain and the like cram a lot in short time. Those schools are not cheap and may end up discouraging rather than encouraging if you’re not ready.

Your thoughts.

Answer 1

In my opinion, you definitely don't want to rush into any kind of bootcamp completely ignorant of the topic.

You are correct in that they cram a lot of material in a short time frame and because of this, it's more helpful to have a basic foundation and some experience with it. That way, you'll be able to keep up with the course since you will have a clear understanding of the fundamentals.