Frontend Development

I APPRECIATE ALL THE HELP IVE RECEIVED FROM THE MENTORS; THIS IS A PHENOMENAL TEAM OF MENTORS. FRONTEND SIMPLIFIED IS AN OUTSTANDING ONLINE EDUCATIONAL PLATFORM THAT STUDENTS CAN SUCCEED IN ENTIRELY. THIS IS THE ONE OF THE GREATEST CHOICES IVE MADE IN CHOOSING FRONTEND SIMPLIFIED; ITS THE RIGHT WAY TOWARDS SECURING A BRIGHT FUTURE.

Wonderful program if you're the right fit. I am close to finishing this program and it's been a very positive experience overall. You learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and a several additional tools (Next & TypeScript among others). The lessons flow smoothly and even with zero knowledge you can totally do this and get far, as long as you are willing to put in the time and effort. Some material is easy, some is very difficult to grasp, and although you have 24/7 access to mentors that can assist you, FES makes it very clear that a significant piece of becoming a frontend developer is learning how to research and figure things out on your own. This makes the student/mentor dynamic a bit tricky at times. Be prepared for moments of feeling lost and confused...but I think in a way it's part of the "initiation" process on your journey to become a Frontend professional: learning how to remain calm when facing issues and stuckness, and where to seek answers and solutions. Either way, if you can't figure something out, they ARE there to help you, whether via chat, or via zoom and screensharing.  Each module focuses on a different tool or skill, and integrates a project that you code together with the instructor (David Bragg), so you learn by doing and taking notes, not just watching. These projects can later be used for your portfolio when applying for jobs. You also get to do several internships through the program. FES offers additional live sessions for different topics, and you can watch the recordings in your own time if you can't make it to the live zoom. If you're into connecting with other students, there's also a chat forum and you can be matched with an accountability partner. Things I liked less (aka constructive criticism):-David Bragg is a good instructor overall, but he talks really fast sometimes, which made me slow down videos to 0.75 speed whenever the topic was challenging. It's a solution I guess... but I don't think an instructor should ever talk fast when teaching, whether the material is simple or complicated...it is energetically problematic. I will note that it's not always like that, but it's something that can be improved. -Clarity around project instructions and rules: When it's time to work on a final project for a module and you're on your own coding - I often faced confusion around what the instructions were vs. what David showed or said in the video, and sometimes a reference site (the complete site you're supposed to replicate) is not 100% identical to what you were told to do or saw in the tutorials. Things like that where specific details are not perfectly aligned can be disorienting especially when you're so green, and if you hyperfocus on small details they way I do you will defenitely encounter these situations. It doesn't have to be this way, and I hope they make some tweaks to prevent it. -Projects that you submit are reviewed and approved, and then the next module is unlocked for you. A nice upgrade could be for a moderator / mentor to not just approve and congratulate you (which is of course awesome), but also have a zoom call with you to go over your code together and talk about it and what can be improved. I think generally FES could improve with giving more 'one-on-one' attention - at least to those who seek it - because this program is not cheap and I think it's a fair expectation to have a teacher spend more time with you and get down to the details, not only when you have a specific question on chat. It is also a matter of how many mentors vs. the number of students, but again, something I'd love to see improved.** I didn't get to the part where you start practicing for interviews and applying for jobs - they do have modules for that - but I can't comment on those yet ,obviously. Regardless of these points (because nothing is ever perfect and that's okay)... I can confidently say that FES is a very good program. Just make sure that you really want to code and that it's the right thing for you. They will not let you join if they're not sure it's a good fit - and that's a great mark of integrity. FES also guarantees success at landing a job if you follow their lead and do your part all the way through - and it's in the contract that if you did everything all the way through and still couldn't get a job, they will return your money and then some. I absolutely hope that I won't have to test them on that, but considering my journey so far I am not worried about my chances, whether it happens quickly or not. I hope this helps, and good luck! 

I have really enjoyed FES! I have not yet reached the point of applying for jobs so I cannot speak on that but everything else is incredible! The mentors are super helpful. The videos are easy to follow. I loved that I could do my work at my own pace but the mentors also checked in if I took a break which kept me going! I also loved that the mentors truly cared about the work and made sure the projects were perfect before approving. They made sure I got the most out of the program and I truly learned so much.

I am extremely new to software development and this course has kinda dummy proofed it for me, it starts you off slow, and while it's a lot to learn at first they go over everything over and over until you get the hang of it. And the mentors are always available to help you, which is good cause I always have a lot of questions.

I have had a great experience learning HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React with FES. I feel like I have learned so much in a relatively short amount of time. You set your own pace so the program only moves as fast as you do. The courses are beginner friendly and straight forward. You get plenty of tutorials to build your base knowledge and also a lot of hands on experience to solidify what you are learning. The courses are kept up to date and they are always working toward bettering their program. And the mentors are always available to answer questions and help improve your understanding. I would recommend FES to anyone who is self motivated and interested in learning code and web development.

I have enjoyed learning html, css, and javascript along with other tech stacks that are popular in the field of software They were extremely patient with me the whole process. I also enjoyed the fact that I was able to gain real world experience through a virtual internship. The staff was available 24/7 as well in case I didnt understand a certain concept. They also had live sessions in case I didnt understand anything . 

I was brand new to coding when I got started in this program so it has been intense! I'm excited to be learning so many new things, but it's definitely taken more than 12 weeks. If you're starting brand new to coding, it's totally worth it but be patient with yourself and don't give up! Don't be afraid to work with the mentors to keep you on track.

Being a UI/UX designer prior helped with this bootcamp. One of the things I kept telling myself was "You will not understand everything. You will get stuck. There are people who will know the answer, so research specifically what you need." That's what I did, and it really helped cementing core concepts. 

I can’t recommend this course enough. I’m okay with tech, but not incredibly savvy. They have broken down and explained everything to where I can understand and I’ve learned so much in such a short time! I was skeptical about taking an online only boot camp but it’s been so easy to take, rewind and redo the classes until the information sticks. Plus the mentors are so helpful and always available!

I've been in FES for 2 months now and I have learned quite a bit. They revamped the first module covering HTML and CSS and the new videos are awesome. I hope these get implemented into the rest of the course. Some of the videos are 4-5+ years old, so there are sections where the narrator will cut into the video and go over the update. While it's good that they are editing these so we don't get completely lost, I think they should recreate some of these walkthroughs. David goes really fast through some parts of the videos and it's hard to understand what he's doing sometimes. Especially during the JavaScript courses - one in particular was going over promises. David had a few good suggestions of YouTube videos to watch that cover promises. But when I'm paying over $10k for tuition, the videos should made to more understandable and I shouldn't have to go to YouTube. The JS promises video is chaotically hard to understand: I went through it multiple times and never got easier. I am still new and just finally passed Module 4.1, so I still need time and practice. Overall I think FES is great, and there is 24 hour support which makes life a lot easier. It's still a new(ish) program so there are some kinks to work out. But what I would really love to see is the entire program looking like the new videos for module 1. 

This experience with FES has been nothing short of amazing! In less than 8 weeks I have already learned so much about HTML, REACT, CSS and JS. Mentors are always available with assistance and super knowledgeable and eager to help. I was super intimidated starting out as I had no prior experience, but the FES mentors have been so supportive and made this process extremely enjoyable.  

stay away from front end simplified it's the 25th of August and I've just realized that I've been taken for $80 tonight. definitely should have done more research I'm an idiot. cannot get anyone to contact me about a refund. The money has come out of my bank account and the website is saying I don't have an active subscription. can't get anyone to contact me somebody contact me through their messaging which is a joke and then every other response or reply I tried to write back it kept on telling me the site was disconnecting. do not make this mistake

 You can not trust Frontendsimplified.  I was scammed. They told me that they would be doing a soft credit check.  At the end, they provided instructions and a hard credit check was done without my authorization.  It understood that they are selling a service. But any sales strategy have limits.  Please do not trust them. 

Python is a must Coding language in today's time and is using for doing Data Analysis. I am from Credit Risk domain which requires to deal with large data set & lot of statistical computations. The knowledge of Python will help me in progressing through my journey in Risk Management and Analysis.

Frontend Simplified provides consistent support and a great understanding of the steps needed to learn code, and land a job. Even in the time I've been with them, I've seen the great effort they put towards bettering their program.