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From: alex_inte...@hotmail.com
To: python-uk@python.org
Date: Wed, 18 May 2016 12:53:41 +0100
Subject: Re: [python-uk] Coding "Bootcamps"




How is your day going? Is it staying quiet and productive?

Date: Wed, 18 May 2016 12:47:04 +0100
From: bena...@gmail.com
To: python-uk@python.org
Subject: Re: [python-uk] Coding "Bootcamps"

Codeschool and pluralsigh.

https://www.codeschool.com/courses/try-python
https://www.codeschool.com/courses/flying-through-python
https://www.pluralsight.com/



On 18 May 2016 at 12:23, Nick Sarbicki <nick.a.sarbi...@gmail.com> wrote:
On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 12:04 PM <p...@getaroundtoit.co.uk> wrote:
How about MOOCs?



Dr Chuck (of 'the book' fame) teaches one from Georgia Tech on Coursera

(https://www.coursera.org/courses?languages=en&query=python)



Similarly edX offers a range of either scheduled or self-paced offerings

(https://www.edx.org/course?search_query=python)

+1 To MOOCs such as those on Coursera.

My first venture into programming was the JavaScript course on codecademy.
My second venture was with https://www.coursera.org/course/programming1 which 
taught me some basic python.
I did both of those courses in about 2 months. After I started working on some, 
admittedly terribly made, home projects. Half a year later I got a job which 
involved programming.
In the end I've found it is all about getting your own interest up and finding 
projects which inspire you. The more you code and enjoy coding, the more 
competent you will become and the more evident that will be to employers.
I'd also venture to say that there are many junior roles which aren't that 
heavily dependent on a specific language but simply require someone who can 
think logically and is willing to learn, so a high amount of competence is not 
completely necessary.
tl;dr: There is no need to waste money on bootcamps when free online courses 
will get your friend started just fine.
Good luck to your friend!
Nick.

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