I see there is a surcharge for men.
Do black or Chinese people have to pay extra, too?
App Academy: Free nine week iOS course
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#32Looks interesting! I'm an experienced programmer (15+ years), but have only a limited exposure to IOS programming. I was planning on learning on my own, but your course seems pretty helpful. But do you recommend this only for beginning programmers?
We're looking for people with all ranges of experience! For students new to programming, we'll cover much of the basics before the class, so you hopefully won't be bored when the class proper begins.
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#33All the good stuff is on the west coast.. I'd murder a unicorn to have this available in Philadelphia.
I hear you. I was about to say exactly the same thing 'cos I'm in Philly, too.
we do an online version of Devbootcamp/App Academy. http://bloc.io if you're interested
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#34Looks interesting, but there are a few lingering questions remain: 1) Where will the academy be located at? Do you already have the logistics covered? If so, could you share some of these details? (Location/Photos of area/etc) 2) You mention that the Summer program is free to build up excitement for the fall session, but later you mention you will try to help find the developer a position. Are you acting as a recruit…
I teach an intensive "Programming for Bioinformatics" course that, in just about a week, goes from "here's the terminal" to having people comfortable (if not completely proficient) with programming. From there, it's possible to dive into deeper stuff.
Do you have link? is it in college or open to the public?
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#35This looks great. I applied. Will you guys help with housing or perhaps providing it would be great. You know what would be awesome? If you are finding spaces, why don't you find a hacker house and then people can live as well as learn together. This way all the participants won't have to spend money on rent and try to find an apartment?
This is a great idea. I'm 21 and currently live on the east coast and I am thinking of applying. However with limited income I am wondering how I would find temporary housing for the course. In my area at least it's very hard to find a 2 month lease and living out of a hotel doesn't sound very financially practical.
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#36Earlier quoted context omitted.
Love the idea, and I just applied. But dismayed to read point #2, especially as I ticked 'no' for the last question. Does this mean that I won't be considered as a likely candidate if I'm just an entrepreneur, or someone who really wants to put these newfound skills to use but doesn't yet know how? If that's the case, some additional details as to admission criteria would be welcome in the FAQ.
We definitely want a mix of people to get the class balance right. Without entrepreneurial folks the group would lack spark.
Hi Ned - would you all consider offering a free scholarship for the Fall course as well? I think for those who are already employed, the July 23rd start date is a very quick turnaround to quit or take a leave of absence. It would be much better to have more time to prepare.
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#37This looks great. I applied. Will you guys help with housing or perhaps providing it would be great. You know what would be awesome? If you are finding spaces, why don't you find a hacker house and then people can live as well as learn together. This way all the participants won't have to spend money on rent and try to find an apartment?
This is a great idea. I'm 21 and currently live on the east coast and I am thinking of applying. However with limited income I am wondering how I would find temporary housing for the course. In my area at least it's very hard to find a 2 month lease and living out of a hotel doesn't sound very financially practical.
I agree. Hope the look at my comment as it benefits both us and appacademy.
Re: App Academy: Free nine week iOS course
#38This looks great. I applied. Will you guys help with housing or perhaps providing it would be great. You know what would be awesome? If you are finding spaces, why don't you find a hacker house and then people can live as well as learn together. This way all the participants won't have to spend money on rent and try to find an apartment?
We're definitely hoping that students will put together a hacker house, if that's something they are interested in.
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#39This looks great. I applied. Will you guys help with housing or perhaps providing it would be great. You know what would be awesome? If you are finding spaces, why don't you find a hacker house and then people can live as well as learn together. This way all the participants won't have to spend money on rent and try to find an apartment?
We're definitely hoping that students will put together a hacker house, if that's something they are interested in.
I meant that instead of you guys finding office space, you can just hold the lab in a hacker house?
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#40Earlier quoted context omitted.
This is a great idea. I'm 21 and currently live on the east coast and I am thinking of applying. However with limited income I am wondering how I would find temporary housing for the course. In my area at least it's very hard to find a 2 month lease and living out of a hotel doesn't sound very financially practical.
I agree. Hope the look at my comment as it benefits both us and appacademy.
I'm about to apply and I'm definitely down for the idea of finding living space with others that would be attending.