Boot.Dev Reviews?
Posted by Tehkast@reddit | learnprogramming | View on Reddit | 13 comments
Keep coming back to boot.dev tempted to pull the trigger on it but seem like a lack of honest reviews on youtube etc thought would be way more videos about experience using it etc.
Anyone with first hand xp able to give a honest wee answer how is it? Is it worth it?
I know resources are out there etc I just struggle to stay on track and think a class style with a investment I think would be able to stay more focused.
Striking_Baby2214@reddit
I absolutely love the platform, and wish I had more time to go after that level 100 coin at the end.. that said, I am a paying member, level 80 right now, but I had to put it on the backburner for a month or two. DM me for my info so you will know I'm not blowing smoke, but I am actively using a TON of the skills that I practiced on that site.
SantaMierda@reddit
Hey did you have a background in this sort of stuff?
Do you think you would be able to land a position as remote work or part time work?
Dragonspun75@reddit
Would love to know the answer to this as well.
scottywottytotty@reddit
i'm doing it right now. i think it's the best app to use if you don't want to do the heavy lifting of creating your own curicculum.
also if you're suspicious of Lane and his program, you can just make an account for free and go through it. you don't need to pay to get the content. the paid content is much more interactive and i definitely recommend it, but it's all there. it's also on youtube too. so, if you won't take my word for it, just go check it out.
with that said though i have a lot of complaints for it. for one, it's very hard. i know that SWE is hard, but this course is incredibly difficult, and that can lead to burn out. i think they need to hold your hand a bit more in the beginning before letting you loose into the big problems, but it is what it is, the hand has to come off sometimes.
so far, i've done majority of the intro to python lesson (it was pain and i REALLY hope they consider another language because i think python as a first language really makes you take Types for granted), their Linux course, over half of the Git course (taught by the Primeagen!), and i'm wrapping up the SQL course (it's pretty far into the course, i skipped it into it--made it a priority for work). their Linux course (really just a command line terminal course) is probably one of the best computer courses i've taken. it's something i wish i took when i was younger. seriously, go take it. it's free. here's the link: https://www.boot.dev/courses/learn-linux
Real_SlimSteady@reddit
The free content is awesome. The membership is too expensive though. Ton of other sites have similar feel to boot.dev but are free. Udemy is probably one of the biggest sites you should check out. They have some paid courses but plenty of free ones that will teach you basics+ just like boot.dev. Hopefully we see a membership price change for boot.dev because the site is fantastic. With everything going on in life its tough to pay that much money not knowing how long it will take you to go through the content. If it takes you 13 months (a little over a year) to finish a course you would be paying $1000 for the 2 years of membership.
rollsofjoy@reddit
thanks for the tip. Udemy is what i was thinking of and couldn't remember
Tehkast@reddit (OP)
Thanks for reply I bit the bullet about week ago and couldn't be happier so far love the gamify feel as helps me come back and work each and every day (Even if its just for a fake silly little streak) It works for me and that is what I needed.
Curious how you ended up near 1k for 2 years I'm in the UK so GBP it cost just shy of £200 for a whole year so 2 years worst case maybe £500 but I plan on really going ham on this so hopefully get there bit sooner.
The structure is what I needed more then anything so happy to support the site. Totally understand the cost may be a hurdle for others.
Real_SlimSteady@reddit
And they don’t even offer that lifetime membership anymore. Just add that to reasons I won’t use this site. They had a membership type that probably suited way more people. Now monthly subscription that I just see as a money grab. Recycled content that’s available all over the internet turned into games. Don’t get me wrong the way it’s gamified is cool and I’m sure it works. Just don’t get good feelings from how the site is run. Maybe the membership prices will go down! I see tons of advertisements so they are probably hurting for revenue. Well see! Good luck on your courses
Real_SlimSteady@reddit
Actually looks like I was looking at the lifetime membership which is $500. The year membership in the US is $380. So it would be more like $760 for the 2 years.
DrShocker@reddit
The content is free, just some of the gamified stuff and checking your work costs money. Give it a shot without paying to decide. I like what I saw of it, but with it being free I think you can just try it for yourself anyway.
LizardOfAgatha@reddit
Is it actually? I just started learning on the platform after redeeming a code I got from Humble Bundle and I'm over here stressing out, trying to do as much as I can because I can't afford to pay for their membership subscription once mine ends. Is submitting code and checking off which lessons you've done free?
DrShocker@reddit
I'm not entirely certain but I think so and you can verify it it's financially stressful for you.
Also, make sure that you cancel now so that you can't forget. Most websites would let you keep the features you paid for until the time period ends, but you don't want to accidentally forget to cancel.
JoeysSmallWood1949@reddit
Just started last week and I'm impressed so far. It has a very helpful AI chatbot which you can ask for hints or pointers if you're stuck on a lesson, and you can discuss your code once the lesson is submitted to see how you could have made your code more efficient, or just ask it any generic question about how a particular function works etc.
How they gamified it keeps me coming back to maintain my daily streak, level up (Currently level 29ish), and complete quests which give you different items that help you in various ways.
So far I'd highly recommend. Beware it can be addicting.