There’s plenty to learn if you’re just starting to dive into coding. Which language should you start with? Do you want to become a full-tack programmer? Where can you learn the most?
There are many resources available for entry-level programmers, and the tech industry is growing rapidly. Coding bootcamps are a great resource for those who have already learned programming basics. Students enrolled in a bootcamp can then start looking for work after graduation.
It is a life-changing decision to decide to join a programming bootcamp. However, not all bootcamps are created equal. Before you apply for your first coding bootcamp, make sure to read the outcomes reports, register for free events and ask as many questions about it as possible.
Also, ensure that your chosen coding bootcamp offers full-stack development.
What is a Full-Stack developer?
A full-stack programmer is basically a coder who can do everything. A full-stack developer can program on both the client and server sides (front end). This is the traditional definition for full-stack, but there are many other stacks that a developer could learn to be more versatile.
What are the Stacks?
1. Front-End
The front end stack is basically the client-side side of coding. You have probably seen the front-end development if you have ever visited a website. It includes layouts, images and drop-down menus.
HTML
CSS
Bootstrap
Java
XML
2. Back End
The back end is made up of the bones and muscles of websites, applications, or software. It is the stuff that a user will not see, but which is essential for a website’s existence and basic functions. That includes server architecture, database administration, security, and data transformation.Back-end programming languages include:
Python
Ruby
Java
Go
C#
3. Databases
Websites and aps store a lot of data. All that data must be somewhere and managed by someone. This is where date engineers come in. Learn the data stack to work in analytics, data warehouses, and transformation layers.
MySQL
MongoDB
SQLite
PostGres
MSSQL
4. DevOps
The DevOps stack, which is a combination of operations and development, allows teams to combine both development and operations. DevOps is a relatively new concept that is constantly improving to allow two teams to work better together.
NGINX
AWS
Azure
ELK
5. Mobile
The fifth tech stack is mobile. This is the development and management mobile apps. There are two main operating systems to develop for: Android and iOS. However, there are many cross-platform languages that you can use to master this stack.
Java (Android)
Swift (iOS).
Objective C (iOS).
React Native (Cross platform).
Unity (Cross platform)
Why you should become a full-stack developer
1. Self-sufficiency
Contrary to what many may think, the primary goal of a coding bootcamp does not include teaching a student “this” or that language. It’s not to teach you how to code in each of the most popular languages in your area.
As an example, let’s say you spent time learning Spanish. Although learning Portuguese can be difficult, it would be much easier if you already know Spanish. Imagine you wanted to learn Italian. This would make the process even simpler. This is referred to in linguistics as lexical similarity. The Quora post may offer some insight.
It is very easy to learn programmatic languages. Every language and framework has concepts and programming paradigms. Understanding these patterns will allow a developer become more self-sufficient. It will be easier to learn new languages later if you have more knowledge.
You are familiar with Javascript, Python, and Java, but your employer requires you to learn Go. It’s no problem!
2. Marketability for Jobs
Most people who attend coding bootcamps are looking for a career change and have little or no coding experience. If you have a job that requires Ruby on Rails knowledge, it makes sense to look for a program that focuses on that language and framework.
If you are looking to break into this industry, you might be interested in an entry-level position.