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Codesmith vs Hack Reactor

Although both schools teach Web Development, Engineering Immersion and Full Stack Development, Codesmith offers Online, Full-time and Part-time programs, whereas, Hack Reactor offers Online, Full-time, Part-time and Self-paced programs and provides financing options including ISA, Upfront Payments and Loan Financing.

Codesmith vs Hack Reactor comparison is based on applicant, student and graduate reviews.
	Codesmith	Hack Reactor
Overall Rating	Based on 1 reviews	Based on 105 reviews
Available paths	Web Development, Engineering Immersion, Full Stack Development	Web Development, Engineering Immersion, Full Stack Development
Featured programs	Online, Full-time, Part-time	Online, Full-time, Part-time, Self-paced
Locations	Los Angeles, New York City, Online	Austin, Boulder, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, Online, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle
Difficulty	No data for this bootcamp yet	/5 Easy
Experience	No data for this bootcamp yet	Very Positive 66.7% Positive 0% Neutral 0% Negative 33.3% Very Negative 0%
FastTrack testimonials	No feedback about this bootcamp yet	Based on 105 reviews

Codesmith

Codesmith offers a full-time, 12-week full-stack software engineering bootcamp in Los Angeles and New York City. Codesmith is a selective, need-blind program focusing largely on computer science and full-stack JavaScript, with an emphasis on technologies like React, Redux, Node, build tools, Dev Ops and machine learning. This program enables...See more

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Is Codesmith legit? According to the 1 Codesmith reviews on Career Karma, the school holds a rating of undefined out of five. 0

1 Codesmith reviews

Codesmith LA, 2015 (first year, early cohort)

Created 8 months ago

I was part of one of Codesmith's very first cohorts in 2015. During that time I've met, worked with, and befriended several intelligent, hardworking, awesome people. I can honestly say that, having gone here, I've changed my life for the better. I didn't have much of a coding background at all before coming here, but after my 3+ months at Codesmith I feel confident and happy in my abilities. Before applying, be aware that this is a VERY strenuous course; you will be here 60+ hours a week for...See more

Pros

Great job support, curriculum, & instructors. It tends to attract people that are both talented/hardworking but also just genuinely good, friendly people. My overall experience was significant in my professional and even personal...See more

Cons

It's difficult work, but definitely worth it. I was in an early cohort and there were some kinks to work out, but I had a successful experience and there have only been improvements since.

Hack Reactor

Hack Reactor offers 12-week full-time and 36-week part-time software engineering programs at their campuses in San Francisco, New York City, Los Angeles, Austin, Denver, Boulder, Seattle, Phoenix, or online. Their program covers Computer Science Fundamentals, Full Stack App Development, and Production-Grade Engineering.

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Is Hack Reactor legit? According to the 89 Hack Reactor reviews on Career Karma, the school holds a rating of undefined out of five. 0

89 Hack Reactor review

Hack Reactor Full-Time Software Engineering Immersive

Created 6 hours ago

Hack Reactor was the best experience that I've had. The program starts from 9am till 8pm. But most of the time you end up working till 11pm or even later. I took the full time on-site immersive but since the pandemic, the program had to switch to an online immersive. It was the hardest and the most rewarding feeling that I have had in my life. Most of the time during the bootcamp you feel like you are not learning enough, but that is ok. I was starting to piece everything together in the...See more

Pros

Staff are there if you need support, technically or mentally. Shep's are HR graduates who were in your position not too long ago, they are great help if you need help on what they did while they were taking the immersive. Everyone make you...See more

Cons

I think one of the cons in the program is that pair programming is too short. It typically ranges from 1 to 2 day sprints. It's not enough time to get to know another person specially during an online bootcamp and it was also harder for...See more

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How do Codesmith and Hack Reactor stack up when it comes to reviews?

Codesmith gets an average rating of 5.0, and Hack Reactor has an average rating of 4.6. However, keep in mind that Codesmith’s rating is based on 1 number of reviews, and Hack Reactor’s rating is based on ...See more

How many campuses does each school have, and where are they located?

Codesmith has 3, and Hack Reactor has 9. Codesmith’s campuses are located in Los Angeles, New York City, Online, while Hack Reactor’s campuses can be found in Austin, Boulder, Denver, Los Angeles, New York...See more

What are the finance options for Codesmith and Hack Reactor?

Codesmith students can pay tuition with Upfront Payments, Month-to-month Installments, Loan Financing, and Hack Reactor students can pay using ISA, Upfront Payments, Loan Financing.

What kind of student outcomes does each school have?

Student outcomes are an important consideration. Codesmith currently has 0, while Hack Reactor has 0. Graduates from Codesmith are currently working at companies like a Amazon, Google,...See more