Boolean

In February 2022, I attended the full-stack bootcamp at Boolean Careers: an intensive six-month, full-time course with over 700 hours of training dedicated to web development.

Why a bootcamp

I had been writing code for years before enrolling. I had experience with Node.js, Python, and various personal projects. I didn't need to learn programming from scratch, but the web development industry was booming at the time and I was looking for an effective way to break into it.

The bootcamp was a pragmatic shortcut: a structured path that would give me the credentials and specific skills demanded by the market, allowing me to accelerate my entry into the workforce.

Technologies covered

The course curriculum covered the entire web development stack. I deepened my understanding of HTML and CSS, building responsive and accessible interfaces. I strengthened my JavaScript skills, exploring the language in depth both on the client side and in its more advanced applications.

On the backend side, I studied PHP and the Laravel framework, learning to build robust web applications with MVC architecture, authentication management, RESTful APIs, and interaction with relational databases through SQL.

Regarding modern frontend development, my edition of the course included Vue.js as the reference framework. It's worth noting that more recent editions of the bootcamp have adopted React: a choice that reflects market evolution. Personally, I later deepened my React knowledge independently and use it regularly in my professional projects, demonstrating how the solid foundations acquired during the bootcamp allowed me to easily adapt to different technologies.

Methodology and practical projects

Boolean's approach was strongly practice-oriented. These weren't passive lectures, but learning based on concrete projects. I developed complete applications both individually and in teams, simulating the real dynamics of a work environment.

I learned to use Git and GitHub professionally, managing branches, pull requests, and collaborating with other developers on shared repositories. These workflows, very close to those used in companies, proved fundamental when I entered the workforce.

The impact on my career

The bootcamp concluded in July 2022, and within a few weeks, I secured my first position as a full-stack developer at TUN2U, a digital agency specializing in ecommerce solutions.

Looking back, the course didn't teach me how to code — I already knew that. However, it was overall a good experience: it gave me the specific skills demanded by the web market, allowed me to work in teams on real projects, and accelerated my entry into the industry. For those starting from zero, it can be an excellent launchpad; for me, it was mainly an efficient way to make the jump into the workforce.