Showerthought: I had to pick between a coding bootcamp or just building my own projects after I left school.

I left my computer science program last year and faced a real choice: spend $15k on a 12-week bootcamp or just start making things on my own. I went the solo route, built a basic app for tracking local food trucks, and got my first freelance job from it. Did anyone else skip the formal training and just learn by doing?

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nancy3911mo ago

My buddy did that, landed a job at a startup.

wyatt9321mo ago

Your path worked out, but that's a pretty big gamble for most people. A structured bootcamp gives you a clear plan and connects you with teachers who can answer questions. Building solo projects can leave big gaps in your knowledge that are hard to spot on your own. Having a guide through the tougher concepts is worth the money for a lot of folks. It just depends on how you learn best.