In my experience (went to a bootcamp 5 years ago, taught at a few since) bootcamps are amazing for people who have the drive and interest, and ideally some prio

In my experience (went to a bootcamp 5 years ago, taught at a few since) bootcamps are amazing for people who have the drive and interest, and ideally some prior knowledge. They give you a place to meet like minded people, and really focus on learning/implementing your knowledge. The quality of the education is generally less important than the quality of the people. People who are just expecting to get a quick job and don't actually give a shit about the internet and programming should not be in bootcamps, but often are, and are probably the source of most negative feedback.