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  You have dozens of replies talking about how bootcamps turned out well for them or their coworkers. 
  What's going to convince you to award a delta?
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  I work in the tech industry. I've worked at FAANG companies and startups alike. I know many of my coworkers who broke in through bootcamps, even if it's anecdotal. As someone in the tech industry I can tell you people do not scoff at these bootcamps.
  You may not get a job at a Google or Facebook right off the bat but you will land a decent and well-paying job if you are good. Most get their start at decent startups and then work their way up. A bootcamp can't make you a good programmer but it can give you the curriculum and resources you need to get there. >
  
  "If you are good". That's the thing, it takes more than 6 months. Do you know how many of your coworkers had some dev chops before going into those programs? Bootcamps can be valuable, all education is valuable, but for the cost, I have a hard time believing it's worth it for 99% of new devs. At the end of the day, people just need experience which they can get from tutorials and freelance work for a fraction of the cost. >
  
  I was a line cook at the beginning of the pandemic 2.5 years ago. I took one of the boot camps and now make $160k total compensation. My first job was like $55k, but I changed jobs twice which is the easiest way to boost your salary.
  What you fail to realize is most people at the bottom of the hill don’t even know enough to understand the path to get started. So, even though it’s true you need to get experience outside of a boot camp these boot camps are extremely valuable for job placement and mentoring.
  And, no I didn’t have any experience “coding” beforehand, just a natural interest in technology and quick learner >
  
  That's awesome, glad that path worked out for you.