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> iOS app development is already inaccessible in it's nature; only MacBooks can run the required software (XCode) that is needed to develop an iOS app. If you d

> iOS app development is already inaccessible in it's nature; only MacBooks can run the required software (XCode) that is needed to develop an iOS app. If you don't have access to a laptop, you sure aren't buying a MacBook as your first. You can usually purchase a second hand machine. Mac Minis are listed on EBay for < $400. Granted that’s still too high in much of the developing world, but to argue that any curriculum should focus on only the lowest common denominator seems short sighted. > Another program I don't like is SheCodes which to me seems to prey on women trying to transition to a career in tech by teaching them web development (people specializing in web development is increasing quickly, and the field is becoming very inflated. Telling people that learning web development will get them a job or high salary may not be true in a few years. I also personally don't like web development). Oh, and it's not free. I’d argue there’s a significant shortage of people who can actually problem solve and build the right solution. Tons of people have flocked towards web development or programming in general, but are they skilled enough to actually get hired? In my experience, no. Learning React basics doesn’t mean you’re a quality hire. And it’s also not clear why the author is mixing in their personal feelings on web development. > For instance, one three-week KodeWithKlossy program cost 8795 USD. Yeah that’s obscene. There are plenty of free or significantly cheaper alternatives online. On their actual website, I see: > Kode with Klossy’s flagship program provides the opportunity for young women and non-binary individuals across the country, ages 13-18, to attend free two week bootcamps that introduce them to key computer science concepts and skills. Not sure where the $8K+ figure came from, but I thought this organization is a non profit

CSSer 5y ago
> And it’s also not clear why the author is mixing in their personal feelings on web development. The author strikes me as a young student still trying to figure things out in undergrad. A lot of the post/article reads like a journal entry. I wouldn’t fault her for not having it all figured out yet. I think you’re completely right about the shortage and skill gap. I think she’s more right than she knows about the predatory practices, and I think in that sense both your opinions coalesce. I think if her prediction misses the mark it’ll likely be because she doesn’t have our experience of working in the field and seeing first-hand just how bad these candidates are relative to what we know it actually takes to succeed. Without that insight I could see how it looks like Web Dev is doomed to implode because of everyone flocking to it. Anyway, her choice of parentheses to make the statement makes it seems like she’s somewhat aware of this potential blindspot. That may or may not have been intentional.

CSSer 5y ago

> And it’s also not clear why the author is mixing in their personal feelings on web development. The author strikes me as a young student still trying to figure things out in undergrad. A lot of the post/article reads like a journal entry. I wouldn’t fault her for not having it all figured out yet. I think you’re completely right about the shortage and skill gap. I think she’s more right than she knows about the predatory practices, and I think in that sense both your opinions coalesce. I think if her prediction misses the mark it’ll likely be because she doesn’t have our experience of working in the field and seeing first-hand just how bad these candidates are relative to what we know it actually takes to succeed. Without that insight I could see how it looks like Web Dev is doomed to implode because of everyone flocking to it. Anyway, her choice of parentheses to make the statement makes it seems like she’s somewhat aware of this potential blindspot. That may or may not have been intentional.