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#241 - The Bootcamp Era Is Dead — And That’s Great News for Developers
Manage episode 484148961 series 3399111
AI didn’t kill bootcamps — shallow learning did.
So what skills actually matter now that building a CRUD app is a commodity?
And can you learn them without working at a company or getting a CS degree?
In this episode, I’ll break down why the bootcamp model no longer works, what’s replacing it, and how to develop the old school engineering mindset that will set you apart in the AI era — even if you’re self-taught.
If you’re serious about becoming a software engineer and want mentorship that’s not just YouTube and vibe coding, check out Parsity.io or hit the link in the show notes to chat.
Shameless Plugs
🧑💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software.
✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here
Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)
Chapters
1. Bootcamp Era Ending (00:00:00)
2. Why Shallow Coding Knowledge Fails (00:03:00)
3. Essential Debugging Skills (00:07:20)
4. Git, System Design and Code Navigation (00:11:00)
5. Product-Minded Engineers and DevOps Skills (00:14:00)
6. Becoming Unbeatable Through Craftspersonship (00:17:09)
259 episodes
Manage episode 484148961 series 3399111
AI didn’t kill bootcamps — shallow learning did.
So what skills actually matter now that building a CRUD app is a commodity?
And can you learn them without working at a company or getting a CS degree?
In this episode, I’ll break down why the bootcamp model no longer works, what’s replacing it, and how to develop the old school engineering mindset that will set you apart in the AI era — even if you’re self-taught.
If you’re serious about becoming a software engineer and want mentorship that’s not just YouTube and vibe coding, check out Parsity.io or hit the link in the show notes to chat.
Shameless Plugs
🧑💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software.
✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here
Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)
Chapters
1. Bootcamp Era Ending (00:00:00)
2. Why Shallow Coding Knowledge Fails (00:03:00)
3. Essential Debugging Skills (00:07:20)
4. Git, System Design and Code Navigation (00:11:00)
5. Product-Minded Engineers and DevOps Skills (00:14:00)
6. Becoming Unbeatable Through Craftspersonship (00:17:09)
259 episodes
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