Comments on: Byte Academy

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:51:06 +0000

Two friends recommended I attend a bootcamp to learn to code, and so I knew what to expect in terms of work and time going in. Even then, the course was challenging enough that I spent pretty much all my time learning for 14 weeks.

If you stay on top of the work, the Fullstack Immersive will take up a lot of time but I’d expect most people to keep up. I learned a tremendous amount over the 14 weeks, enough to give me confidence in my abilities with Python specifically, but also in learning new languages and frameworks not covered in the course. I don’t always use Python on a day-to-day basis, so the most important skill I learned was probably comfort jumping into entirely new languages or design patterns without feeling lost, and then learning them quickly.

I’d recommend Byte’s Fullstack Immersive to anyone willing to put in the time, but know that it needs to be your priority the entire time or you might risk getting behind.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 12:50:19 +0000

I decided to make a career change and go from finance to tech, but I knew it was going to be a diffifult transition given my lack of programming experience. With the myriad of options in NYC, I am happy to say that I made the correct decision with Byte Academy. The fintech-focused curriculum complimented my finanical background and most importantly gave me the confidence and ability to go beyond just learning Python.

I started in the foundation class and continued through the full-stack curriculum. It was definitely difficult, but as long as you keep up with the work, you will be pleasantly surprised with all your progress and how much knowledge you amass in several months. I can now confidently say that I am full-stack developer who can create applications in Python, JavaScript, and React.

I recommend this course to those who are willing to put in the work and are ready for a change in their career path.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 16 May 2020 12:46:27 +0000

Switching careers can be a daunting task, but I am glad I chose Byte to help me through this transition. As a former Video Producer, my background is not related to tech but Byte gave me the confidence to pursue my goals. As a smaller program, students receive more individual attention and resources to quickly develop their skills. The teaching staff at Byte is beyond incredible. With their knowledge and help, I quickly went from a novice to writing complex applications in a matter of months. That is not to say that everything comes easy; I spent a lot of hours after school to make sure I was on top of the coursework. It can be quite demanding at times but you get what you put in.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 12:45:18 +0000

Pros:
No crowded classes- basically in every group 3 – 5 people
Location is my favorite- you can look out and see the whole city. By the way, I love my sitting place under the window which has a beautiful outlook(view of the city).:))))
Individual works and education- tutors always helpful, ask the question or you don’t understand something ask, they will happily explain all over until you understand it. By the way,
I want to tell Huge Thanks that guys such as a Carter, Kenso, Greg. :))
Also, I love PYTHON:))

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 12:43:51 +0000

On paper, the program was structured. However, I felt that when it came to teaching the material, the teaching length wasn’t long enough, and also the instructors were pretty passive. However, it was still a decent introduction into programming; My advice is that DO NOT COME unprepared. The program moves quickly, and the problems are quite challenging, which is good. I would not recommend this bootcamp if your hand needs to constantly be held; I also would not recommend this program if you do not at least 2-3 months of prior experience and are engaged in programming. In terms of the environment, it was a little cluttered, when there weren’t that many people in the foundations program, and I wouldn’t really know what would happen if they scaled.