Is freeCodeCamp worth doing?

The Verdict It compiles the often scattered information about coding into clear and useful lessons. If you are a self-learner, freeCodeCamp is a great place to start learning. If you’re just looking for a good free primer in web development before a bootcamp, freeCodeCamp might be a good option.

How does freeCodeCamp make money?

No advertising. We market ourselves through our product: people who can code. We also blog, tweet relevant links, and live stream pair programming sessions. We’re not paying money to expose people to annoying ads.

How does free code camp work?

Through the Free Code Camp, you do one of the last two – as part of the camp, you get to work at one or two different nonprofits that help build your skill with some real life application. Working with the nonprofits helps your chances of getting hired because it shows real experience, something that companies have been looking for for a while.

How many videos are there on freeCodeCamp?

Every section on freeCodeCamp is covered in a single video. There are a total of 56 videos. (See below for a list of all the videos.) I started learning how to code back in 2013. Since then I’ve worked as a freelance developer and held multiple software engineering jobs. Last year I started to write articles on my blog.

How long does it take to earn a freeCodeCamp certification?

Most people spend months or even years earning these certifications. Remember: It’s not about how much time it takes you to complete freeCodeCamp’s curriculum – it’s about what you are learning along the way.

What did Quincy say about freeCodeCamp?

He was very encouraging. freeCodeCamp has a “learn in public” culture, and a lot of people post their projects on the forum and on GitHub for feedback. And an increasing number of people live-stream themselves building these projects, too. Quincy said not to worry about “spoiling” any of the challenges or projects.