Do coding hack schools work?

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June 13, 2016, 12:17 pm

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Do coding hack schools work?

Coding hack schools promise to educate you on a marketable coding skill in just 8 to 12 weeks, after which time you will be ready to get an actual job in coding. I can see how this could be attractive to someone looking for an in-road into coding, but wouldn't it take longer than that to master a language? The schools provide hands on training and guidance by trained teachers, so that is a plus. Though tuition fees are typically $12000 US and up, but some people swear by them. Is this a viable option for a young person wanting to break into coding or another 'get rich quick scheme' that won't pan out?

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EliteWriter

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Personally I do not think that they are a great option. They are sort of a quick way to learn something, and nothing, especially not coding, can be mastered in such a short period of time. As others pointed out practice is of the essence in coding. And with such a course how much practice can one manage to do in such a short period of time? I would definitely prefer to invest a bit more in a longer and more thorough course that can also offer a more accredited and recognized certification, while offering me more skills and knowledge.

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I think we all have different style for learning things. We have to work harder. You have to understand how the hacker school works. Make sure to attend demo classes. And see if the learning fits your flow. if it does then sure it can be good. If not then it'd be fair to say that such type of learning may not be for you.

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