[lunarprose]

Developer bootcamps are expensive, but offer more than just knowledge. If you're looking to get a job as a software developer, paying for a bootcamp allows you access to experts but also to a network typically geared towards getting you a first job. Access to a network is an invaluable boost in any career, but especially for individuals trying to bootstrap their way into it.

With that said, I'd totally do this because learning Python online while being able to ask questions seems pretty sweet. But I don't know if I would substitute this for an initial education.

[bjpless]

All fair points. I would say that this is a great way to get your feet wet with coding before you decide to take the HUGE life leap of a bootcamp. They're expensive in not only $ terms but also your time.

This way, you can see if you enjoying both coding and conversing about code (which is half of your job as a developer)

[lunarprose]

Fair points back--plenty of people think they like coding (or think it's something else entirely) without having really done it. Best of luck with it. :)