Self-learning has been great for me so far. In less than a few weeks, I knew HTML and CSS well enough to create a functional and good-looking website. I know Ja

Self-learning has been great for me so far. In less than a few weeks, I knew HTML and CSS well enough to create a functional and good-looking website. I know Javascript, but not fluently--working on that right now. But as posted below, I think the big negative of self-learning is that the HOW questions go unanswered many times--and I mean after countless online searches too. Luckily my aunt is a great programmer so I am able to get most of my questions answered. I'm sure someone in your network can serve as a personal consultant...I don't think its necessary to hire someone. Just network around, I like to think most people are helpful. If you are starting from scratch, it may be a good idea to do a quick run-through on code academy as the lessons give you a basic functional understanding as well as pretty good syntax rules so these can at least be engrained in your head. I don't think I will necessarily be faster in teaching myself what dev bootcamp teaches in the same amount of time, but I know that I am gaining, and will have gained, the ability to think and struggle on my own. To me, its a priceless skill that I am learning to appreciate.