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Meet Corentin, a former business student turned web developer. Le Wagon bootcamp provided a shortcut for him to develop advanced coding skills in just 9 weeks, leading to his job at Jaimy right after he completed his bootcamp. Discover his experience at Le Wagon and advice for those seeking a career change in tech.
My experience at Le Wagon was intense, but also very rewarding. I was impressed with how much new information my brain was able to assimilate in such a short period of time. What stood out to me the most was the perseverance and mindset that a developer must have. This is where the greatest added value lies, and this is what we learned during those nine weeks.
Some of my best moments at Le Wagon were the live coding challenges we did at the end of each day. It was a more relaxed time when we all sat down and tackled a coding problem together. This allowed everyone to share their unique way of thinking and problem-solving, enabling everyone to learn from each other.
The biggest challenge during the coding bootcamp was the final project. Our final project, CatchLight*, was an app for mobile content creators and photographers. It allowed users to know when there would be the best light to take a photo at any location. We had two weeks to create the web application together when we had never worked on such an ambitious project or coded together for so long. However, it was also one of the most enjoyable aspects of the coding bootcamp.
*Check out CatchLight presentation, right here.
I found my current job by participating in the Job Fair organised by Le Wagon. This event brings together many companies looking to recruit young developers and IT professionals. I was able to sign an indefinite contract less than two weeks after attending the job fair.
As a back-end developer at Jaimy, I work on the invisible part of websites or applications. I develop and maintain functions and features such as databases, servers, APIs, and security systems that support application functionality. I work closely with front-end developers to ensure that all aspects of the application are working seamlessly together.
For anyone interested in becoming a back-end developer, I recommend starting by learning a known programming language. After that, practice by building your own projects to gain experience. It is also important to understand databases, queries, API design, and development, as these enable applications to communicate with each other.
Finally, to get the most out of a coding bootcamp, I recommend practicing coding and completing tutorials beforehand. This will allow you to arrive with a strong foundation and maximize your learning during the bootcamp.
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