How to Learn Ruby - 36 Bootcamps to Get You Started

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By: The SwitchUp Team
Last Updated: January 10, 2020

Designed in Japan, Ruby is a general-purpose programming language that’s unique because it was designed to make programming fun. Featuring a syntax that reads a lot like English, Ruby is thought to be one of the most beginner-friendly programming languages, and new coders see results quickly when working with it. Since Ruby is a high-level language, it takes fewer lines of code to accomplish tasks with it; however, Ruby is slower and more resource-intensive than other options (e.g., Java). Ruby applications are also more difficult to maintain.

Ruby is most often used by web developers, usually in conjunction with the full-stack web framework Ruby on Rails. Web development as a whole is a growing field, and the job market is projected to increase by 13 percent between 2018 and 2028—much faster than the 5 percent projected growth rate across all occupations. The median salary for web developers in the U.S. is $70,000.

There are many bootcamps available for people interested in Ruby and web development. Some are for beginners, and others are intended for people with some experience. Below is a list of those, paired with information about course materials and student reviews of each course’s quality.

Locations: Online
Courses: Web Development Bootcamp - Accelerated, Web Development Bootcamp - Standard
Subjects: A/B Testing, Agile, AWS, Bootstrap, CSS +21 More

Coder Academy is an accredited Australian coding education provider offering Web Development Bootcamps in a 100% virtual classroom. Coder Academy offers the choice of 6-month (Accelerated) or 9-month (Standard) accredited programming bootcamps. The curriculum covers HTML5, CSS, Python, Git, JavaScript, APIs, MongoDB, Node.js, Mongoose, Express.js, React, and Redux. Coder Academy equips students with the most relevant programming skills and provides them with job readiness skills, networking opportunities, career guidance, and a 1-month optional industry placement.
Locations: NYC, Philadelphia
Courses: Evening Javascript Intensive, Evening UX Design Intensive, Software Engineering Intensive, +4 More
Subjects: AJAX, Algorithms, Command Line, CSS, Data Structures +19 More
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New York Code and Design Academy offers web development and UX design courses in full- and part-time intensives. Tuition can be paid in installments or students can work with the school’s financial partners for assistance. The programs cost between $999 and $15,000.
Locations: Online
Courses: Full Stack Flex Program, Full Stack Immersive Program
Subjects: AJAX, Algorithms, AngularJS, CSS, Data Structures +7 More

Viking Code School is now a part of Thinkful. If you attended Viking after December 5th, 2017, please leave your review here. Thinkful is an online coding bootcamp that provides 1-on-1 learning through a network of industry experts, hiring partners, and a breakthrough online platform to deliver a structured and flexible education. If you have been wanting to join Viking, the good news is that you can take advantage of this change immediately....
Locations: Online
Courses: Cyber Security, Data Science, Full Stack Web Development, +1 More
Subjects: C#, Cryptography, CSS, Cyber Security, Data Science +7 More

Bethel Tech offers 33-39 week part-time online courses in full stack web development, data science, cybersecurity, and UI/UX Design. The Bethel Tech school was founded by Bethel Church and their mission is to bring the kingdom-minded individuals into the tech space and train them to serve companies with the wisdom, character, and power of a superior kingdom. Bethel Tech courses are meant for those with no prior programming experience who wish to enter the tech...
Locations: Online
Courses: Full-Time, Full Stack Web Development Boot Camp, Part-Time, Cybersecurity Boot Camp, Part-Time, Data Analytics and Visualization Boot Camp, +4 More
Subjects: Agile, Bash, Bootstrap, CSS, Cyber Security +32 More

UT Austin Boot Camps offer 12-week, full-time and 24-week, part-time web development courses, 24-week, part-time data analytics, UX/UI, and cybersecurity courses, and 18-week, part-time digital marketing and project management courses. The full stack curriculum includes HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Express.js, Node.js, databases, MongoDB, MySQL, and Git. The data curriculum includes programming in Excel, Python, R programming, JavaScript charting, HTML/CSS, API interactions, SQL, Tableau, fundamental statistics, machine learning, and more. Enjoy close collaboration with other...

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Locations: Online
Courses: Android Developer, Front-End Developer, Full-Stack Developer, +4 More
Subjects: Android, Bootstrap, CSS, Design Principles, HTML +13 More
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OpenClassrooms is a 100% online coding school that excels at producing programmers. It offers 8 different educational paths for designers and developers, and two subscription options to allow students the maximum freedom to pursue their own course of study at their own rate.
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Locations: Online
Courses: Front End Web Development Techdegree, Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree
Subjects: API, Bootstrap, CSS, Express.js, Git +7 More
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Treehouse is one of the most popular online platforms to learn coding and design. What sets Treehouse apart is their mission to make the tech industry accessible to those from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. Treehouse offers a variety of learning paths to get job-ready for the tech industry. The Techdegree program is designed for anyone, from pros to complete beginners, and will fully prepare you to apply for jobs in tech. The projects will build a...
Locations: Online, Singapore
Courses: Full-time Full-Stack Web Development, Part-time Digital Marketing, Online Web Development Bootcamp - Foundation Module, +1 More
Subjects: AJAX, Algorithms, API, Bootstrap, CSS +16 More

ALPHA Camp is a tech and startup school with a presence in Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Their mission is to help students in Asia build careers in technology. ALPHA Camp helps students develop future-ready skills, entrepreneurial mindsets, and the professional network to succeed in the digital economy. ALPHA Camp offers classes in full-stack web development, iOS mobile app development, digital marketing, and product UX/UI design. Students are encouraged to apply what they learn, and...
Locations: Silicon Valley
Courses: 42 Program @ 42 Silicon Valley, Intensive Basic Training @ 42 Silicon Valley
Subjects: Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence (AI), C, C++, Data Science +6 More

42 is an innovative software engineering school that offers multiple computer programming, coding, and software engineering programs for free. Their goal is to provide access to education, change diversity in the workforce, eliminate student loan debt, and create real pathways to the workforce. 42 Silicon Valley offers the main 42 program, 42 Starfleet Academy, and HackHighSchool. 42 Starfleet Academy is all 21 levels of the 42 program squeezed into 12 months where students work 50-70...
Locations: Salt Lake City
Courses: Full Stack Web Development (Full-time), Full Stack Web Development (Part-time), UX Design
Subjects: CSS, Express.js, Git, HTML, JavaScript +9 More

DevPoint Labs is now partnered with The University of Utah Professional Education for their full-time 11 week web development course. The course will provide adults looking to change careers or get started in tech with web development skills from the most affordable program in the nation. Our course is crafted with the most advanced curriculum from dedicated instructors focusing on Ruby on Rails, Javascript, ReactJS, Git, DB, and more. Part-time courses are also available. At...

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