One issue I take with the entire concept of "coding bootcamps" is the idea that "coding" is even a well-defined term. When you tell someone who's looking for a

One issue I take with the entire concept of "coding bootcamps" is the idea that "coding" is even a well-defined term. When you tell someone who's looking for a new field of work they should start coding, you should really be saying, "There's a job market here, but in reality it consists of thousands of subfields, some more well-payed than others, and some with a much steeper learning curve than others. Pick something you like within that massive space and maybe then find a bootcamp or whatever to continue to specialize, if you find it's even necessary." Yes I have heard of people doing well out of bootcamps, but what will their ultimate contribution to the market be? If the value you bring becomes saturated, your salary will shrink in due time, and competition will increase. The main point I'd like to drive home to my friends looking at bootcamps is that programming is a field of continuous learning. No school, bootcamp, or any other institution can give you that - you have to take it.