A year ago I joined freeCodeCamp and since I've now gotten 4 certifications, I thought I'd share my personal experience and thoughts about it.
What is freeCodeCamp?
FreeCodeCamp is a free online platform for learning all sorts of topics from Web Development to Machine Learning. Check it out here.
My experience
My first FreeCodeCamp course was te Responsive Web Design Certification. I found the learning method very interesting. I find this learning method really good because you actually get a hands-on experience with what you're learning. This way I learned a lot about core web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
Something I like a lot about freeCodeCamp is that you have the flexibility to create your own schedule and practice whenever you want and are able to. There is no penalty for spending a little more time in something.
I have completed the Responsive Web Design, Javascript Algorithms and Data Structures, Frontend Libraries, and APIs and Microservices Certifications. So I can say I've experienced quite a bit of the freeCodeCamp platform. For the most part I have nothing but positive feedback. I have recommended this several people who have asked me for help in starting their own career in webdev. One of them is now very experienced and has moved onto React.
Suggestions
As much as there is good in this platform, there are some things that could be improved.
Improve Redux section.
I struggled the most in the React-Redux section of the Front-end libraries certification because of explanations that i felt assumed previous knowledge of Redux. I felt they went a little too fast.
Conclusion
Overall, I consider freeCodeCamp as one of the best platforms to start your web developer journey. It has clear, concise, and fast-paced explanations that are guaranteed to bump up your skills.
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