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#241 - The Bootcamp Era Is Dead — And That’s Great News for Developers
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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
🧠 (NEW) Parsity's The Inner Circle Program - a highly customized roadmap to take you from 0 to hired. For career changers who want to pivot into software.
💼 Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Google, Brian-look-a-like)
👂🏻Easier Said Than Done Podcast
Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another Course
Serious about joining Parsity? Schedule a call with me ☎️
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)
244 episodes
Manage episode 484148961 series 3399111
Send a text and I may answer it on next episode (I cannot reply from this service 😢)
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
🧠 (NEW) Parsity's The Inner Circle Program - a highly customized roadmap to take you from 0 to hired. For career changers who want to pivot into software.
💼 Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Google, Brian-look-a-like)
👂🏻Easier Said Than Done Podcast
Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another Course
Serious about joining Parsity? Schedule a call with me ☎️
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)
244 episodes
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