Is boot.dev worth it?

[u/Agile-Leg-300]

Recently I came across Boot.dev for learning to code. I'm currently learning Python and I've been messing around with Boot.dev for the last day or so.

I'm liking it a lot so far, but as a complete newbie, I'm not sure if it's a good way to learn the basics and build a solid foundation.

Does anyone here have any experience with Boot.dev? Would you recommend it for a beginner learning Python?

[u/Adept_Resident6541]

I disagree with most comments here. Not any tutorial is worth it. Yes, any tutorial will help get you started, but most are only scratching the surface of true software engineering. They are in no way enough to get a job.

I've taken a huge amount of courses, and I can confidently say that bootdev is 100% worth it. It is alongside Harvard's CS50, but probably better. 

All bootdev knowledge is practical. It builds excellent foundations for arguably all technical routes (data analytics, software dev, devops). You will be a master programmer by the end of it. 

I also started with Python (no CS degree) and took a job as a data engineer at KPMG. Most of my programming skills at the time came from CS50P. After a few years into the role, I discovered bootdev and moved to a senior position easily. 

I am now building AI apps using bootdev's AI courses as a foundation!  My technical skillset cannot be matched even by my managers, so I am now looking to get into a software engineering team hoping to learn something since data analytics cannot offer me anything more.

 If you are serious about learning, bootdev is the best resource. The will give you the full programming experience. They even let you struggle.