What programming languages should a 2024 bootcamp focus on for maximum employability?

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JavaScript for the web, Python for everything else. Stick to those two and you can't go wrong in today's market.

   Answered 2024-02-06 by Betty Nelson

• Exactly, Betty. Most startups are built on these, and they provide the most flexible career paths for a new developer.

     Commented 2024-02-07 by Nancy King

Do you think specialized stacks like Go or Rust are too advanced for a bootcamp beginner to start with?

   Answered 2024-02-07 by Joseph Baker

• Joseph, those are powerful but generally better for someone who already knows the basics. For a first-timer, the community support and documentation for JavaScript and Python make them much better learning languages. Start there, then specialize later!

     Commented 2024-02-09 by Charles Gonzalez

JavaScript is still the undisputed king of the web. If you learn the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node), you can apply for front-end, back-end, and full-stack roles. Python is a close second, especially with the explosion of AI and Data Science. I’d be cautious with Ruby on Rails; while it’s great, there are fewer junior openings compared to three years ago. I graduated from a JS-focused program in 2023 and found that TypeScript was the "bonus" skill that actually got me hired.

   Answered 2024-10-10 by Nancy King