- Precourse (Grit Test): Gear up for Day 1
- Week 1: Fundamentals of CS
- Week 2-6: Learn Full Stack JavaScript
- Week 7: Solo Week
- Week 8-13
A typical grit assignment might be to ask applicants to complete a certain number of lessons in 2 weeks. This is about 25 hours per week of work if your English is good. 2-3X that if your English is poor.
This is the most time consuming of the tasks. It takes 2 weeks for the candidate to complete and occurs within a wider application window.
- The Modern web development work environment
- HTML & CSS
- JavaScript
In the first week, you’ll be immersed in learning the fundamental concepts and strategies considered best practices in the software engineering industry.
- The Modern web development work environment
- HTML & CSS
- JavaScript
Learn Full Stack JavaScript in 5 weeks in the context of working on realistic code bases.
- Mastering JavaScript essentials
- Client & Server Side concepts
- Database & Deployment technologies
Get some rest and work on an individual project. There are no scheduled lectures during Solo Week.
Work in teams that resemble industry standards to develop functional applications. Work with new technologies and put your bug testing to good use.
In the last week, you’ll prepare for the job search by doing practice interviews, learning negotiation tactics and updating your resume and online presence.
- Build an Application from scratch
- Use new languages & technologies
- Learn advanced team dynamics such as agile workflow and iterative development
Daily Schedule, Weeks1-5
9:00 am – 10:00 am |
Live CodingYou’ll kick off the day with AM Announcements and then, most days, work on thoughtfully crafted Toy Problems. |
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10:00 am – 12:30 pm |
Hacking and Pair ProgrammingDepending on the day you will be watching lectures and working with your pair on the most recently assigned Sprint. |
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12:30 pm – 1:30 pm |
LunchEnjoy lunch with your classmates. *Food is not provided |
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1:30 pm – 2:30 pm |
ExerciseEnjoy scheduled exercise time or just take a break. |
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2:30 pm – 5:30 pm |
Learn & CodeAs in the morning, we’ll introduce new concepts by beginning a new project together on the projector, and send you out to work on it with your pair. |
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5:30 pm – 6:30 pm |
DinnerDecompress and let concepts solidify over a meal. *Food is not provided |
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6:30 pm – 7:00 pm |
PresentationsGather with your entire class for an evening lecture. |
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7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
SprintHack away with your partner on the assignment for the current 2-day Sprint. These assignments dive into JavaScript technologies and CS fundamentals. |
Career Services
Our experienced team works directly with each student to ensure they are able to excel in their career search and negotiate multiple offers.
By graduation, you will have a strong, unique Github portfolio, online profiles and a resume that reflects your value in the job market.
There is a clear accountability process to ensure you apply for jobs on the right timeline. We offer guidance in evaluating job offers and negotiating terms before job acceptance.
Our instructional staff conducts mock interviews, training exercises and role-play sessions designed to help you tackle the job interview.