Boot.devReviews of boot.dev

Boot.Dev has taught me so much about programming and has put me on a path towards CS in a way I couldn't have done otherwise due to time constraints.

Bootdev is the best course ive taken, the lectures are well explained, there is so much content and the platform functions perfectly.

This platform does a well enough job teaching the concepts of back-end programming in various languages. But what sets it apart from others is how it encourages users to explore their own approach to solutions in the guided projects. You'll also finish the back-end track with a capstone project of your choosing, which is also a great way to bolster your portfolio.

I have been using Boot.dev for about a year now, since I got a free month as part of Humble Bundle Choice. I paid for a full year and even though I'm already working in software engineering it was a really fun experience, helping cover some things I wanted to learn (Golang, RAG, agentic AI). Overall I find the content really interesting (with the whole fantasy theme) and I'm always looking forward to new courses.

Subscribed for a year and learned how to code in go and python from nothing. Great courses, great discourse via discord. Loved it so much I subscribed for another year. Props to the BD team.

I’ve tried various other online learning platforms, and Boot.dev is by far the most comprehensive, cohesive, and engaging of all the online learning platforms for learning Backend development. The courses in the learning paths are well organized, starting with fundamental programming concepts using Python as a starting language, and then moving on to deeper, language-agnostic programming concepts (OOP, functional programming, DSA, etc). Scattered throughout the learning paths are guided projects that help to strengthen your understanding of the concepts as you build various applications from scratch. The curriculum also includes places for personal projects and a larger capstone that are done all on your own. This emphasis on practical application through projects really helps to build practical competency and avoid “tutorial hell”. Their integration of AI into the platform is also very well done. It has context of the various lessons and projects and uses the Socratic Method to help you work your way to the answers instead of giving you answers outright. You can also converse with it after lessons are complete to have a more in depth conversation and really dig into the nuance of the topic until you are satisfied. And don’t sleep on the gamification aspects that are included. The XP, levels, ranks, items, boss battles, competition leagues, and training grounds (AI generated challenges) make it so much fun to continue learning. And to top it all off, there is a wonderful, active Discord community where you can socialize with other students, get feedback on your projects, share suggestions for the platform, and get help at all hours of the day or night. Definitely recommend the platform if you are looking to get into Backend development!

I've found boot.dev to be a better learning program than anything I've tried. The curriculum does do hand-holding for the beginning concepts, and there are considerable challenges as one continues. I've been in the information technology sector for well over a decade, but I've been working in some kind of software development or scripting for most of my life. I have many certifications and two bachelor's degrees, but working at boot.dev has finally given me the confidence to level up my career. In other learning environments, I struggle to understand the significance of the piece of paper at the end, as I am always aware of folks who coasted through or overly relied on other people to do their work for them in group projects and the like. If someone achieved an arch mage rank in boot.dev I am very confident they have learned something, despite having AI tools and many other tools available. I also want to mention the Discord community, where I have found Kindred spirits. One last thing, my annual subscription is coming up for renewal. I received multiple emails letting me know this and to cancel if I'm not using their service. I appreciate this. It might be the first time I've paid for a service that wasn't based on a business model of customers not using their products, having forgotten they subscribed to something.

I've been a self taught programmer for about 12 years now starting at a very young age by watching lots of programming content on YouTube, writing simple toy programs, and reading lots of programming books. Boot.dev has been the best platform for tying all the bits and pieces of knowledge I've gained over the years together to really understand why things are the way they are. I especially enjoyed the go servers and clients courses as it relates to network architecture and how to set up a modern web program for success and performance. In addition, the http server from scratch course was a huge aha moment for me to really understand how the internet works and really made me realize how and why http is the core of internet transfer. I've subscribed annually for the past 3 years and finished almost 80% of the curriculum. I would highly recommend it for anyone who wants to further their programming education in a meaningful, informative, and fun way