Codesmith vs Ironhack

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 Codesmith students (known as Residents) to build open-source projects, with the aim of moving into positions as skilled software engineers. Codesmith Residents become engineers, not technicians, through a deep understanding of advanced JavaScript practices, fundamental computer science concepts (such as algorithms and data structures), and object-oriented and functional programming. Codesmith helps residents develop strong problem-solving abilities and technical communication skills – valued capacities in a software engineer. The Codesmith admissions process involves a written application with optional coding questions, a nontechnical interview, and a technical interview. Codesmith offers a number of free resources for preparing for the admissions process including in-person and online coding workshops, a 2-week online prep course (CS Prep), and an online JavaScript learning platform (CSX). Codesmith offers an extensive hiring support program that guides Residents through whiteboarding, advanced technical interview practice, resume and profile development, and interview and networking strategies. Support continues upon graduation with bi-weekly check-ins and, after offers, negotiation support. Overall, 25% of graduates receive offers for Senior Engineer positions and above, and about 70% receive offers for Mid-level Engineer roles.

1 Codesmith review

Codesmith LA, 2015 (first year, early cohort)

Created 4 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.

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Ironhack

Ironhack offers nine-week full-time and 24-week part-time programs in web development, UX/UI design, and data analytics at their campuses in Miami, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Mexico City, Lisbon, Amsterdam, Sao Paulo and Berlin. Join the 5,000 grads who changed their life with Ironhack. Ironhack’s Web Development curriculum covers comprehensive skill sets in both frontend and backend including the most crucial topics such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript basic and semi-advanced algorithms, non-relational databases (MongoDB), Mongoose (Object Data Modeling (ODM) library for MongoDB and ExpressJS framework), ReactJS and its libraries. Ironhack’s curriculum is designed with a strategic balance between theory and practice between the methods and engineering of data analytics. This allows our students to acquire comprehensive skill sets in data analytics including: - Web Scraping / Data Warehousing: Git, Python, MySQL, Numpy, Pandas, Data Cleaning, Data Wrangling - Business Intelligence / Data Visualizations: Tableau, Pivot Tables, Statistics, Data Visualization - Machine Learning: Supervised & Unsupervised learning, Natural Language processing, Apache Spark Ironhack’s UX/UI curriculum is designed with a strategic balance between business requirements, user-centered design training, and visual design production. We teach you how to design apps as well as their usability. Our curriculum allows our students to acquire comprehensive skill sets in UX and UI design, including user and market research, product strategy and lean production, Information Architecture and Interaction Design, Visual Design and Design Systems.

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Portfolio

Created 2 months ago

A designers portfolio is very important. It is what differentiates you over other graduates and designers. Portfolio work was not started until the last 2 weeks. I would suggest starting it as soon as possible. This was not expressed enough throughout the course.

Pros

You get to meet like minded people, learn great skills and network.

Cons

Portfolios can look very similar because projects are all the same.

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