Zuitt

Pros: They have an extensive list of technologies, the MERN stack included, that they teach you to help you be a well-rounded full-stack developer. The instructor, mine at least, is very patient in solving and explaining to you the problems whenever something goes wrong on either your code, the software that you're working on (e.g., lots of errors thrown on the terminal) or the web apps/websites themselves that you're working on.  At the end of the program, they will have helped you create at least three projects (the capstone projects) that are worthy of showing to future job interviewers. Career advice is also emphasized; we had several sessions where the career advisors discussed about different matters regarding job hunting and job interviews in the tech industry. Also, apparently, they offer you some short courses after you finish the main program to help you widen your knowledge in software development. Lastly, with their program currently being a full-time online class this pandemic, I had a very comfortable time learning as I didn't have to worry about commuting and arriving to a physical class or having to wake up very early, among other things.

Cons: In my opinion, some short exercise activities are repetitive in such a way that sometimes, you can just copy a piece of code from a previous exercise, tweak it a bit, and you're basically done for that exercise. It's because the style of their teaching is that you build a web app/website while you're learning bits of concepts step by step. This means there will be similar patterns between the codes you write between these short exercise activities for every session. I would have perhaps preferred a more diverse set of exercises that don't relate with each other too much so that copying of code is not going to work, and will really force you to think of how to do the exercises. Also, for being a Philippine-based bootcamp, I have always thought that the tuition fee (for coding bootcamps in general anyway) is pretty expensive just because, in the past, I went to another short-course review school (but in a completely different field), which I think is very similar to bootcamps, and the difference in their tuition fees is enormous. Otherwise, if you've got a lot of money to spend, it's definitely worth enrolling in Zuitt despite the cons I have mentioned.

I had basic knowledge in programming I learned from high school and college curriculum. I was not a graduate of an IT related course and I was looking for a shift of career at that time when I saw a Zuitt ad on Facebook. Self studying was not getting me anywhere so I decided to enroll to their study-now pay-later program. There was a lot to learn in the bootcamp that I would not have bumped into when self studying. I also got to attend with peers with is great for the mindset and productivity towards learning and execution. Having people to compare and discuss with is an advantage. The instructors and staff are very welcoming and approachable. 

I am a beginner in coding and the boot camp experience was fun and interactive, the instructors are decent and the activities are nice and engaging, but the variables are the people that you encounter as a team mate, some of the people I talked with have decent people who got partnered off with, while I got the short end of the stick experience.  Overall, it is not the boot camps fault for the bad experience, and the full stack course I took was very jam packed for the almost 3 months experience, you need to study up a lot for each capstone, and they do give out study material links for each one that you can refer to.

Online coding boot camps offer several advantages, including flexibility and accessibility. Learners can participate from anywhere, allowing them to balance their studies with existing commitments. These programs often have a shorter duration compared to traditional education, enabling students to acquire practical skills swiftly. Moreover, online coding boot camps can be cost-effective, eliminating the need for relocation or commuting expenses. However, they also come with challenges. The lack of in-person interaction can make it harder to ask questions and collaborate effectively. Additionally, the self-paced nature of online learning requires discipline and motivation, and not all programs may offer the same level of quality or job placement assistance. Prospective students should carefully weigh these factors when considering an online coding boot camp.