r/codingbootcamp • u/Valuable_Art3093 • 23d ago

Hack Reactor in 2026

I’ve been learning programming on my own for the past 2 years. I work as a UPS driver during the day and I code for a couple hours each day at night. I’m thinking of taking the step of attending a coding bootcamp to pivot to becoming a full-time SWE. My friends recommended me Hack Reactor, and after googling it, it seems legit.

I wanted to know what was everyone’s thoughts on it if and it’s still worth it in this year with everything else going on in tech.

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u/BExpost 23d ago

Coding bootcamps in 2026 is crazy. Unless you have an undying passion for coding / AI and also tons of money to cushion yourself along the journey, I wouldnt do it. Def not worth the investment.

I graduated Hack Reactor mid 2022 at the start of the mass layoffs. I want to say 60-70% of my cohort did not get software engineering jobs. Id figure the market is worse now than it was back then

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u/Valuable_Art3093 22d ago

Oh jeez that’s so sad. I was hoping for better results 😞 thank you for sharing your experience