Being taught by Joel and Elie was an exceptional experience on many levels. I learned about how to code, but I also learned how to work with others and communicate in a professional setting. I was part of Rithm 8 but resisted writing a review too soon after graduation because I still unsure of how much my investment would pay off. I can now say confidently that attending Rithm was the best career choice I have ever made, and it isn't close. Not only am I more happy with the work that I am doing, I also get paid more to do it. Elie and Joel made the experience as stress free as possible, though I still worried at times. In the end, they were right to try to calm us down and refocus our attention on the fundamentals. I think that Rithm puts a lot of effort into planning their lessons and making sure that the most important is presented front and center. They also understand that everyone is coming from a different background, so they encourage each student to focus on their respective strengths. This gave each member of my cohort a good shot at landing that first job be it at Google or some random company in the south bay that nobody has ever heard of. My point is that everyone's next step is different, but that doesn't stop them from maximizing your potential. I recently got my second job since graduating, and I has been great so far. I have found that the application process gets easier the more you do it (shocker, I know) because you are able to zoom out a bit and focus purely on the process. Rithm does an exceptional job at teaching the process from start to finish - from the code to the interview funnel. I recommend this school over any other in the Bay Area. read more

Choosing Rithm school was one of the best decisions I've ever made. That's saying a lot coming from a student that's as hard to please as I am. I have very high standards when it comes to my personal education, and my educational experience at Rithm exceeded my standards of excellence. The dedicated instructors at Rithm are extremely knowledgable and love teaching. If you are the kind of student that needs to be challenged above and beyond what most students need, the instructors at Rithm will more than happily provide extra learning resources to help feed your endless technical curiosities and ensure that you grow as much as possible throughout the program regardless of your skill level. My experience at Rithm was great. We got daily code reviews and were taught not just how to write code, but how to thoughtfully build robust applications. Week after week I was amazed at how much I was learning. The curriculum is very well thought out - and structured in a manner that encourages maximum absorption and retention. A huge plus for me was that Rithm school spends a considerable amount of time on backend technologies (as well as frontend). If you're interested in backend, then this is a great school. You won't just learn some massive framework and be great at only that framework - you'll learn the fundamental concepts that help you to understand how things are really working under the hood - and apply that knowledge to any tech stack you might encounter. Rithm gave me the confidence to be able to pick up any new technology and find a thrill in quickly learning and adapting to challenging environments. During our company projects section, our team had to learn an entirely new language and framework within a week, and make significant contributions to a very large codebase. This confidence extended to my job search where I applied far and wide. A month after graduating I received a fantastic job offer working as a backend engineer at a gaming studio. If you value attentiveness in your instructors, and an environment that will push you towards a path of significant technical growth - then Rithm School is a great choice. I would highly recommend trying out the private prep program before you decide to attend. You'll get to visit the school and get a lesson from each of the instructors to get a sense of their teaching styles. I wholeheartedly recommend Rithm to anyone who is seriously considering attending a bootcamp! read more

Read the reviews posted by others. Rithm school is as good (and maybe even better) than they say. Rithm focuses on small class sizes. They teach the newest technologies. As part of their curriculum, they also feature 'company projects' - this sets them apart from other bootcamps. I was able to land a job as a Engineer a few short months after I attended Rithm. If I could do it all over again, I would choose Rithm in a heartbeat. read more

My overall experience with Rithm School was excellent. I was doing freelance digital effects and having a hard time finding consistent work. I looked into web development for a new career because I wanted to find a position where I could spend more time with my family and still have a stable occupation. Rithm School stood out as the best choice for an engineering boot camp due to their small class sizes(12-14 students per cohort) and I also liked the idea of the company projects. Our cohort was over the holidays, so it was actually a 19-week course including the break. A month after I graduated, I received my first job offer. During the company projects portion of our course, I worked with a lot of new technology and that experience gave me enough to secure a job. Now, I'm doing the work that I love to do, I have a 100% remote position so I can take my kids to school and pick them up after, and I'm making a lot more than I ever did in my previous career. It couldn't have worked out any better. The instructors were also great. They were very supportive of our progress each step of the way. I had Joel, Elie, and Alissa as my instructors. Each instructor was amazing at teaching and very entertaining as well. I was never bored in any of the lectures and had so much fun during the cohort. You could really tell they cared about us and loved what they did for a living. I would highly recommend this boot camp to everyone. read more

Going to Rithm School was the best decision I've ever made. I got my dream job (software engineer) in a company I deeply care about in San Francisco and I made lots of new friends while doing it. You *can* have your cake and eat it too! Prior to Rithm I got accepted into Hack Reactor and was thinking of joining their course. After lots of research, touring multiple bootcamp offices and talking with previous grads I decided on Rithm. In hindsight, I'm super glad I chose Rithm because: * working on the company project prepared me for real world engineering work (gathering reqs, creating prototype, communicating with stakeholders, collaborating with team members, code reviews, pull requests, etc) * Instructors were experienced developers *and* fantastic teachers. We got to ask any questions we wanted because they keep class sizes small; this meant we could get clarification on advanced topics to better understand them. * Example of above: I've asked other bootcamp grads about things like CSRF tokens, preventing XSS and other web security issues. Often they had not heard of CSRF or didn't understand implications of XSS beyond the basics. I'm super happy that Rithm instructors invested time in this area. * Curriculum is relevant and highly in-demand: Python and Javascript/Node with React - demand for React devs is off the charts in the Bay Area. Rithm also provided lots of practice with computer science topics like data structures and algorithms. This was crucial for job interviews. * Most importantly: support and feedback are exceptional. Elie, Matt, Joel and Michael all go the extra mile and come early / stay late to make sure you'll be successful. They are amazing. They truly care and that makes all the difference. Bonus: Rithm office at Sansome St is fantastic - lots of space to collaborate, code and whiteboard! read more

In short, my return was certainly worth the cost of admission - especially with the deferred tuition model. In four months, I went from not knowing a lick of JavaScript, to getting my Pull Requests accepted on production codebases with React Native advanced patterns. Technical expertise isn't the only thing I got from Rithm. They also taught me invaluable interprersonal skills as well as strategies for navigating the jobseeking process. I even got a job within the first few weeks of graduating by using one of my Rithm connections. In more depth, the small class sizes made the instructors incredibly available - all of whom are skilled software engineers. With their varied expertise, I could get all of my questions addressed - no matter how deep I went down the rabbit hole. If I wanted to know why 'with' blocks function the way they do in Python, I could ask the guy who contributed to the Python source code. If I wanted to know about NP-Complete and how that relates to Big O, I could ask the one with a Mathematics pHD. Even if I wanted to know why "{ } + [ ]" returned 0 but "[ ] + { }" returned "[object Object]" in JavaScript, I could get my questions answered. Their curriculum is always being updated on multiple levels. By asking for data from recent graduates about their job hunting experience, they can focus on relevant technologies while relegating less important topics to footnotes or Further Study. Additionally, every lecture has an option for feedback, and they definitely pay attention; the Callback Pattern exercise was substantially rewritten after they processed our feedback. Their support continues even after graduation. They keep office hours every week specifically for alumni and assist in fine tuning the job search for best results. They're really looking out for their students' best interests. Lastly, they understand the importance of work-life balance. The assessments are just challenging enough to solidify the lessons learned throughout the week. Even though the core requirements are designed to be completed in a reasonable amount of time, reach goals are included as well for the ambitious student. They also throw parties for significant curriculum achievements - such as completing your first sprint! There's often a group of people staying around after class to play a few board games. Although the schedule is quite rigorous and challenging, the culture really makes it manageable. All in all, an incredible experience. Bonus: The company dog is great, and they let me bring my own well-behaved therapy dog to class! read more

Hi. My name is Aric, and I graduated from Rithm 2 weeks ago. As a 19 year old freshman majoring in Computer Science at Azusa Pacific University, I discovered that the higher education system was not for me. I quickly lost interest in my classes because quite frankly, I didn't care about what they had to offer. I wanted to go to school to learn how to code, not spend 60% of my time on Gen Eds. Needless to say, I didn't take college seriously at all and began looking into bootcamps. At first, my goal was to go to Hack Reactor due to the flashy outcomes statistics, credibility, and overall star power that they have as a bootcamp. Everything went as planned, and I ended up getting into Hack Reactor, as well as Dev Bootcamp and Galvanize(my two backup plans). I was feeling great, but as soon as I got in contact with these bootcamps my optimism began to fade. They seemed pushy, like they just wanted me to sign the papers and take my money, and it didn't seem like they cared about my best interest as a student. Hack Reactor was calling me almost every other day to check on the status of my decision, and when I asked more questions about the program, the admissions people were not able to answer them or fulfill my request to speak to an instructor who could. I decided to dig around a little more online, and that's when I found Rithm. It seemed too good to be true, the small class size, experienced instructors, and amazing outcomes program through Outco. It was everything I wanted in a bootcamp, but I was unsure because Rithm was brand new at the time. My uncertainty began to fade after my first phone call with Elie. Elie seemed like a nice guy, and he was able to answer all the questions I had about the program. I was amazed that after my previous struggles, I was able to get directly on the phone with a Lead Instructor. We scheduled a technical interview, and after the technical interview I was feeling even better. It was much more involved than the one I had done with Hack Reactor, and the fact that the Lead Instructors do the interviews shows that they really care about the quality of the students that are getting into the program. This was also my first taste of what it's like to be taught by Elie, as the interview has some pairing involved if you get caught up on a problem or can't think of a method. When I got accepted to Rithm, I had already made the decision that it was my top choice, and I'm so glad things turned out the way they did. My time at Rithm exceeded my expectations. The small class size makes it so that it's kind of like a hybrid between a classroom experience and a mentorship, and whenever lectures weren't going on I was able to get 1 on 1 time with one of the instructors. Not to mention, these guys are the best teachers I've ever had, hands down. They all have years of experience, and it really shows through their extensive knowledge of computer science and web deveopment. I was worried before the bootcamp that I would struggle, as I heard it can be a very difficult experience, but even though it was challenging these guys made it easily digestible by breaking down complex topics and explaining them using more 'human' terminology. Even when I didn't completely understand a new topic, I was able to go through the curriculum on my own and figure things out, or get 1 on 1 help. This was the first time in my life that I really felt challenged by education, and I fed off of the challenge and friendly competition that the bootcamp environment provides. The instructors really pushed me to become the best version of myself. I have now built multiple Full-Stack web applications that I am extremely proud of, and I have no doubt in my mind that as I enter into Outco I will land a job and be able to contribute to a team in a big way. Overall, choosing Rithm was the best decision of my life, and I would do things again the same way given the opportunity. https://aricwl.github.io/Portfolio-Site/ Above is my personal site, from there you can find my email, Github, and LinkedIn. Feel free to email me any specific questions you have for someone who has already gone through the program, and I will answer them as honestly as I can. Best, Aric read more

I can't recommend Rithm School enough. You will probably read this and think I'm biased, but .. it's the best bootcamp in San Francisco. I have friends who did other bootcamps and I honestly I think Rithm is the best choice. Four (of the many) things that make it the best: the instructors, the class size, the curriculum, and the contract projects. 1. The instructors: not only are they amazing developers, but amazing teachers. Both of those qualities in a person are hard to find, and all of the instructors fit in that rare description. Other bootcamps you learn almost everything from pairing with other students. At Rithm you actually get to learn from experts, which means your code doesn't just work, it's also well architectured. All 5 instructors at Rithm are just as passionate about teaching as they are about coding, which shines through. 2. Small class size. Who wants to learn in a class of 100 with hardly any actual instructors? Rithm has an unbelievable student:teacher ratio. (Plus they are teachers not past students.) 3. The curriclum is the best out there. Each cohort the instructors try new things, they experiment with curriculum and find out what works the best. It's amazing how good they are at iterating over new ideas and formats to teach the information the best way possible. The curriculum online is my source of truth. I know exactly where to find what I need and I refer to Rithm's curriculum before anything else. I studied from it during interviews and I still refer to it at my job. 4. Contract projects with large code bases. I didn't know how essential this was for me to do well in my first job. If I had walked into my first programming job without already working on a contract project it would have taken me a lot longer to get up and running. But at Rithm we had 4 weeks of devoring a new code base. This means you get to actually learn how to intake an actual code base, not just make small personal projects. Learning a new code base is a very particular skill and getting to practice it was essential. Plus, the contracts on your resume really make you stand out to interviewers. I can't recommend Rithm enough. Best decision I've made! read more

After completing a front-end web development certification in the summer of 2016 I tried my hand at applying for some local web developer jobs. I participated in a few interviews and it became clear I needed to strengthen my portfolio and knowledge of javascript to be competitive. At this point I knew a bootcamp would be my best chance at making large improvements in a short amount of time. I chose Rithm over a couple other bootcamps and I have no regrets. In San Francisco there are so many bootcamps it can be a challenge to find the right fit. Let me lay out some of the reasons I am completely satisfied after completing Rithm. Curriculum - They teach Python and Javascript as opposed to only Javascript as many bootcamps do. You will acquire strong fundamentals of these languages and develop an understanding of how frameworks and libraries work behind the scenes. Diverse Teaching Styles - The teachers have diverse experiences in programming and are passionate about teaching (Matt wrote a book about math and video games! How cool is that!). It was a major help to have subjects explained by Tim, Elie, and Matt in their own unique styles to really reinforce the learning process. Open Source - They emphasize open source as part of the curriculum. In my opinion this may be the most valuable part of the program. Working within team environments on a large codebase really tested my skills as a developer. I talk about it a little more here https://medium.com/@rithmschool/student-interview-torre-taylor-on-company-projects-84cc1a727b96 Small Class Size - My cohort was 8 students to 3 instructors. I can't emphasize how important it was to receive such individualized attention. Continued Support - Rithm keeps updating their curriculum and even after completing their program I will always have access to it. Additionally, they are actively trying to help me network and send any job opportunities I'd be a good fit for my way. I honestly don't believe I could've learned more in a 13 week period in any other environment. On top of that I know I will always have the support of Matt, Elie, Janey, Kira, Tim, and the Rithm team in all my career endeavors. If you're looking to accelerate your career and you don't want to feel like another cog in the machine I highly recommend Rithm. read more

If you've researched Rithm School as much as I had across Course Report, SwitchUp and Yelp, you probably had the same questions I did. Let me put your mind at ease; no these reviews are not from bots, yes they are all posted by real graduates, and yes Rithm School is just that amazing! I can only reiterate on all the advantages that make Rithm stand out that have been hammered in by so many reviews below: Company Projects: In terms of the post-grad job search, this matters - a lot. Having real experience in a live production codebase that is magnitudes larger than personal apps and small projects counts for so much in the eyes of recruiters and engineering teams. Most entry-level engineering roles involve less of creating things from scratch and more of going into an existing codebase blind, learning and navigating the code structure, and making tweaks and changes to improve the final product in a way that complements the existing methodology. Being able to put this experience in your resume, and more importantly talk it up during interviews, puts you light-years ahead of most self-taught curriculums. Instructor Quality: While company projects help to get your foot in the door for a new job, it's really the learning and retention that keep you there and allow you to thrive in your career. The instructors at Rithm are all top-notch in their knowledge of technical concepts, working methodology, and modern topics in the engineering industry. However, it's really their focus and experience as educators that set them apart from those at other bootcamps. They continuously consider and tweak the material and teaching styles to ensure that each student comprehends the most relevant portions of each concept, and at the very least has an avenue to pursue further learning. They genuinely want each person to succeed in their own personal goals, and will work alongside them to help navigate that path to success. That also means they are willing to call out areas that you may need improvement on, or if you're going down an irrelevant, tangential path. They're also hilarious. Small Class Size: Class sizes generally range from 12-18 students, a far cry from the 30+ you'll find at other bootcamps. The high teacher-to-student ratio allows for more dedicated time for each student to ask questions, receive more help, and pursue advanced topics if desired. You'll also get closer to your classmates than you would expect as you struggle and bond together. The alumni network at Rithm is ever-growing, and genuinely looks out for one another. These are the big three stand-out features I felt really distinguishes Rithm School from other bootcamps. Other aspects that are also high-quality are their focus on pair programming and learning collaboration, their late-stage and post-grad guidance and connections for job-searching, and a truly social and welcoming environment to build your network and friendships. Absolutely attend one of their many free evening meetups just to experience their teaching style, talk to the instructors, and ask a million detailed questions of every concern you might have. Reach out to myself or the many Rithm alumni that will be happy and excited to talk to you about their experiences. And do that with any other bootcamp you're considering so you can make the best decision for yourself. Transitioning careers is never easy, and while Rithm School will provide you with the best tools and mindset for making that change, in the end it will be up to you to push for what you want to achieve. read more

I have not attended Rithm School, but I have attended two of their workshops (JavaScript The Tricky Parts and Intro to Node.js and Express.js). If I had not already been enrolled at Hackbright when I learned of Rithm School, I may have chosen to come here instead. At both workshops I attended Elie was teaching and he is an incredible teacher. I've gone to several different coding workshops hosted by practically all the top engineering programs in SF, and Elie is definitely a stand-out amongst them. He asks the right questions to make you think about what you're coding so you understand what is fundamentally happening underneath the code you're writing, he walks you through relevant baby steps that build up to harder examples, and he speaks with clarity (and somehow without slides) the entire time. They have the same tech stack as Hackbright (plus React) and I may be biased by my love of Python, but this stack is pretty damn awesome. Also, a really awesome aspect of Rithm School is that they post their curriculum online. It gives you a great idea of what they're teaching. Their mission to make education available to anyone on the Internet is unique and applaudable. They host free or nearly free workshops and mini lectures and, seriously, you cannot even get the same education for the same cost from groups like Girl Develop It who are nonprofit and are trying to make learning web development affordable for women. Don't be turned away by "bootcamp" because I believe this is an honest school with educators that actually want to educate and share their wealth of knowledge. Of course, not every software engineering bootcamp program is for everyone so I would encourage anyone to look into their free courses online and attend some meetups/workshops with them to get a feel for their teaching style before committing. Give them a shot - you might find they are exactly what you need right now to make your next career transition. read more

This review is not short, too long for Yelp! See my full review on Course Report! But I wrote the novel I wish I could have read when I was gathering data on which boot camp to enroll in. A little of my background/coding journey: Prior to enrolling in Rithm school, I was a music teacher and band director in San Francisco for 3 years. I had no prior experience coding. I spent many hours scouring the internet looking for others with non-traditional backgrounds being successful after a coding boot camp. I failed the Hack Reactor interview twice, I failed the Rithm school interview twice, completed First Step Coding, and finally passed my third try at the Rithm school interview. However, I was the first in my class to get hired as a software engineer, just two weeks after graduation. The skills Rithm school taught me have allowed me to survive in thrive in my new role! PSA for any boot camp - do not expect to be spoon-fed a job offer, just as having a college degree does not guarantee you a job in your field of study. I frame this review as "for 24k, will Rithm school efficiently teach you skills that set you up for success for a career in software engineering?" tl;dr is YES. Rithm school is professional and transparent from end to end. It is very hip nowadays to say "everyone can learn to code," and some bootcamps, unfortunately, have a business model based on "everyone can pay to learn to code". A lucrative career in a job market that isn't going anywhere is a sweet dream to sell. Some bootcamps I interviewed at were more than happy to accept me on the sole basis that I could kinda write a for loop, as long as I could foot the bill. Rithm school does NOT give off this vibe. They are clear on the educational objectives of their program as well as expectations for students. The top two things I was willing to shell out 24K for was the opportunity to add a highly marketable skill to my existing skill set and the internship to work on the codebase of a real-life company. I felt supported ramping up to a career pivot by Rithm school prior to even enrolling. Their material and exercises that are free to access online proved to be an excellent source for me as I began my self-study during my teaching career. They offer free in-person evening classes, which I was able to attend while working full time to get a sense of the instructors, their teaching style, and the Rithm space in FiDi. Angelina was thorough in answering my many questions about the program. The work and time that the people at Rithm put into these components were miles beyond anything that other boot camps I was considering demonstrated. The interview process helped me refine the objectives of my self-study. Having a set of Javascript "toy" problems to complete before the technical interview was really helpful. Additionally, the instructor Matt went out of his way to give me specific feedback to improve my skills for my next Rithm interview attempt. Small cohort size was a huge part of my choosing Rithm school. I had toured Hack Reactor (since acquired by Galvanize) and was immediately put off by the 80+ students per lecture. I was horrified by the Hack Reactor practice of throwing a pillow microphone to any student who wanted to ask a question during the lecture. I am not a shy person, but I know the way I learn new material best is to ask lots of good questions. My cohort had 12 students, including myself. I felt SO so comfortable raising my hand to ask a clarifying question. My instructors Matt and Micheal never shot me down and took the time to answer. My quality of learning would have suffered if I didn't have the intimate learning environment Rithm provides. My instructors Matt and Michael were stellar. There was never a time where I felt the "uuuuuuuh what's next" - I've seen many a teacher - myself included- fall into this, and I appreciated the professionalism that Matt and Michael showed up with every day. I feel fortunate that my personality and learning style meshed well with their personalities and teaching style. It's always tricky when it comes to teacher preferences, as everyone responds differently to different personalities and teaching styles. Any instructor you have at Rithm will give you a quality experience, but I highly recommend dropping in a free evening class to get a feel of each instructors' style. Matt was my assigned advisor, who I was able to meet with in a 1:1 every other week. This individualized attention, among many other things, is what I was willing to pay half my teacher salary for. From a pedagogical standpoint, getting a teacher's undivided attention and support is invaluable to learning. I utilized this time to go over concepts I was having trouble with, battle imposter syndrome, and get my resume and cover letter critiqued. Read on at Course Report or Switch Up! - Katie Gray read more

What differentiates Rithm School from many of the other web development immersive programs is its small class size, focus on relevant languages/frameworks (including Python! And React!), and concentration on important computer science fundamentals data structures and algorithms. You're not simply going to learn how to code. You can do that on your own for free. Instead, you will develop a fundamental understanding of how machines operate, how to approach interview questions, and how to engineer, rather than simply code. Elie (co-founder and instructor) is smart, inclusive, and engaging. He breaks down potentially complicated topics (Big O notation, data structure traversal) into simple, easy-to-understand terms. He genuinely cares about his students, what they get from the program, and how they will continue to grow throughout their careers. It makes a huge difference. read more

Going to Rithm School was one of the best things I've ever done for myself. As an individual who was unable to finish college due to some unavoidable circumstances, I was always so concerned I would never be able to pursue a career in technology. I was wrong. I spent a handful of years working in jobs that I didn't really like. It always felt like something was missing. This led me to tinker with the idea of going to a coding bootcamp, and eventually decided to take the plunge and move forward. I completed the Hack Reactor prep program remotely, and absolutely loved what I was learning. I worked hard throughout the course, and at the end I passed the technical interview and was accepted to their immersive program. I wanted to pursue other options in order to make the most informed decision. One of the guys I met through the Hack Reactor course told me about Rithm School, and I also applied to Galvanize. I was accepted to all three (HR, Rithm, Galvanize), and I had to make a decision. Through word of mouth, I heard amazing things about Rithm School. At the time they were a much newer program, and had only worked with 5 cohorts. Their approach was much different than most of the other programs I looked into, and I liked what I saw. The main reason I chose Rithm was because of their emphasis on small class room sizes. I have never been able to learn very well in large classrooms. I found the idea of working in a small intimate group much more appealing than being just another person in a massive room. If anybody tells you that going through Rithm's immersive program is easy, they are lying. I worked harder than I ever have in my life. There is so much material to learn, and it moves quickly. From day one I felt extremely welcomed by all of the instructors, and they served as an excellent source for me to get personal questions answered, which made a huge difference. There were many times I felt like I had hit a wall. I wanted to give up! But those feelings always passed, and before I knew it I started to feel like an engineer. Rithm does an excellent job at providing the necessary information and tools to be successful in the course. It was obvious that they had a clear picture of what works and what doesn't. The curriculum is well laid out, and each topic tends to build on the previous one. My favorite part of the program was the company projects phase. I was able to work with an awesome start-up, and build deployable features for their application before I had even finished a bootcamp! It was an awesome experience, and it really solidified everything I had learned in the first half of the program. The last phase of the program (outcomes) was also crucial for my success. There is so much I didn't know about the interviewing and hiring process for technical roles. Over the course of just a few weeks I learned how to master technical interviews, take home challenges, phone screens, and even post offer negotiation. I would've been screwed in my job search process without a lot of this information. As the program neared an end, I had mixed feelings of both excitement and fear. I was very concerned that I would have a super hard time finding a job without a Bachelor's degree on my resume. I applied to hundreds of jobs, over the course of just a few weeks. There were plenty of rejections, and it was hard work. Amazingly enough, after a long interview process, I ended up getting offered an awesome position through a referral I had gotten from one of the instructors at Rithm. All of the hard work was suddenly SO worth it. Looking at my life today, I am beyond grateful for the opportunities I was given based on my decision to attend Rithm School. I have built a strong group of peers (friends) through Rithm School, that I believe will remain a part of my network for many years to come. I have a career that I LOVE, and I couldn't imagine myself doing anything else. What more can I ask for? I am so glad I chose to go to Rithm. read more

My name is Hinesh and I attended Rithm as part of the 8th cohort. I was looking at some other bootcamps but a friend had attended Rithm and recommended it and from the first day, I could see why. The classes sizes are small and access to instructors is always there. The instructors at Rithm truly care about teaching and it shows. They are also extremely talented developers themselves. The curriculum is extremely well thought out and does a good job in balancing breadth and depth. They also really take feedback well and make changes to the curriculum for the better based on it. The internship experience is also incredible for 4 weeks and differentiates Rithm. You get to work with a large, real codebase and complete tasks which gives you an insight into life in software development after the bootcamp. If you put in the time and work hard you will succeed at Rithm because the environment, from the class size to the instructors to the job support after the program, will ensure that you do. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made and would make it again in a heartbeat. read more

I'm a graduate from Rithm's second class, and I can unequivocally state that it was a fantastic life decision. But I've read more than my fair share of optimistic bootcamp reviews, so let me say a little why I think so highly of Rithm School. I'll try to be as objective as possible, but its pretty hard to contain how highly I think of this school and its staff. #1 Class Size: The first reason that Rithm stands out is class size - my cohort was 8, and the current one is 14. This is in stark contrast to every other place I checked out, including the likes of Thinkful, Dev Bootcamp, Hack Reactor, and obviously every university class I've ever been in. It really can't be overstated how hard it is to learn how to code "correctly" when starting out fresh, or coming from a career transition - learning the syntax is not enough, you really need an experienced hand to show you the things you can do, but shouldn't do, and the things you should do, that may not seem obvious. And learning those things is really hard to do when you've got a class size of 40+ with 2 instructors and a few TAs forcing you to go through a support-ticket system to get help - sure you'll learn eventually, but time is the most valuable commodity, and you'll expend way more time struggling as a beginner without a helpful hand to guide you. As an autodidact, I personally love the struggle of learning something new...but its really not an optimal use of time when trying to go from student to employed on life's busy schedule. #2 -The Instructors: Elie, Tim, and Matt are some of the best instructors I've ever had, and they shine in this high-touch, low teacher-to-student ratio environment. I learned more in one hour with Matt during a technical interview in the admission process than several hours of Stack Overflow and Google-fu - they are gifted, caring teachers willing to go the extra mile for you. I can't overemphasize how important this is - in a previous life, I was a teacher, and as a teacher it was never enough to mechanically rattle off the material to learn for the day. We all know those teachers we had that really stood out, that *cared* about our struggle, our welfare, and actually helping us to internalize and learn something. I struggled in large classes to deliver the care each of my students deserved, but here at Rithm, these gifted instructors are able to shine their brightest in helping *you* truly learn and excel. Even when you really f**k things up and basically make life really difficult for an hour after accidently rewriting git history (that's funny...kind of...you'll see :-P...or maybe not) #3 Career Support: Probably the most important thing after actually learning the thing, you need to get a job doing the thing, and here once again Rithm is fantastic. It's a common criticism of bootcamps that they teach you, and then throw you out into the wild with next to no career support. I should make a point here that part of Rithm's program includes a class with Outco, a separate organization that is fantastic at what they do in helping you prepare for technical interviews. The two organizations work closely together to help you meet the high bar for Outco admission during your time at Rithm. The final product is top-notch technical learning that transitions into top notch CS fundamentals and interview process learning. And I still get job referrals and postings that are a fit for me from the Rithm staff, so they're not just using this as a cop-out - they're with you until you get a job. #4 Curriculum: Unlike a lot of places, this place does not teach you just JavaScript across the stack because its the current hot trend in the industry. Rithms uses both JavaScript and Python for teaching you front-end and back-end, and in particular you will learn how to setup a feature from the way it looks, to the data it accesses, to the way it stores that data in the database. You will not simply run a framework and press a button that abstracts away everything happening during an HTTP request/response, or security authorization/authentication, or in manipulating the DOM - you will in fact be taught what these things do each step of the way, how they interact, and tools available to make your life easier. I definitely found working with two different languages on the same product a challenge, but it really opened my eyes to the struggles developers face when working outside of just one language and the styles that a particular language encourages. We must always, always keep learning. Want to learn more? Reach out to Rithm - I'm happy to provide info too as an alumni. It's a great investment in a growing area, and while I could go for days about how great the program is or how it compares to other people I've known who have attended Hack Reactor or Dev Bootcamp, the main points are that you'll learn faster and better here than anywhere else locally, and you'll receive top-notch support in getting a job afterwards. Happy coding! read more

I attended Rithm as part of its third cohort, and I am so glad I did. I landed a great job offer within a month of graduating! It's amazing to me how fast I was able to make such a big pivot in my career. I also applied to and was accepted at Hackbright, which has an excellent reputation, but several key differences led me to choose Rithm. Small class sizes Rithm classes are capped at about 12-16 students per class. My cohort had 10 students, and there were 3 instructors (though they've recently added a 4th). That ratio was incredible. I almost never had to wait to get an answer to a question. I could (and did) raise my hand and ask any question I had during lectures. And there was only one cohort at a time, so we really were a small and tight-knit group. I worried I would feel lost in the crowd at one of the bigger schools that is pushing several (much larger) cohorts through at the same time. I cannot emphasize enough how valuable the small class size was. Excellent instructors When I decided to attend Rithm, it felt like a bit of a gamble since there weren't really any "outcomes" or reviews to report yet - their second cohort was still in session. But I knew from poking around online that the instructors had all taught at other bootcamps in the past and had outstanding reviews. I also went to one of Rithm's many free lectures (a 6-hour JavaScript clas on a Saturday - totally free!) and had the opportunity to meet and learn from Elie, one of the cofounders and instructors. He really is such an incredible teacher, and that helped seal the deal for me. The instructors were not only incredibly smart but also incredibly kind and patient. Their lectures were well prepared and entertaining. Because of the excellent instructors and the small class sizes, I feel I was able to learn and understand better than I would have in a different environment. Substantial prework Rithm requires around 100 hours of prework before day 1 of the class. I really valued that because I felt it meant we would hit the ground running and be able to get further in our 13 weeks than we would have without the prework. And I was right! And they were available to answer questions in the weeks leading up to our class. Combine this with the fact that their program is a bit on the longer side (13 weeks compared to 10 weeks at Hackbright), and I feel like I got so much additional value. Company projects One of the biggest differentiators of Rithm is the fact that students work on two company projects in addition to the more standard solo project that most bootcamps require. These two company projects were not only great learning opportunities, but they were also incredibly valuable during my job search. They gave me real-world experience that potential employers really valued. Great content available online for free Rithm also has so much great content online for free. I still refer back to it, and I find it incredibly clear and easy to understand compared to a lot of the information out there. Outco - job search support Rithm partners with a great job search support program aimed specifically at software engineers called Outco. Check out their Yelp reviews - they are outstanding. Let's face it, the job search sucks, especially in software. But Outco helped me get my resume in great shape in just a few days, gave me lots of practice with the advanced data structures and algorithms commonly asked about in interviews, and gave me a bunch of nontechnical advice that helped me feel better prepared for phone screens and more. It is a 5 week program immediately after Rithm, and it was a super valuable addition. I got tons of traction, and I landed my first job offer before finishing Outco. (Experiences will of course vary; I have a STEM background, which goes a long ways.) Short commute For me, it was a much easier location to get to than most of the other bootcamps in the city. So, that was icing on the cake. ------------------ Summary Overall, I can't recommend Rithm highly enough. If you're at all curious, I highly recommend checking out one of their free evening classes or poking around their online content. I don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

I just finished attending the part-time course at Rithm for the second time. All the instructors here are very knowledgeable and the small class size offers numerous opportunities to ask questions during and outside of lecture. Elie, Matt, and Michael are all willing to help you through the course even during their break time. The dedication and passion that this school possesses cannot be overstated and I am very glad to have learned so much in a short amount of time. Angelina, the Admissions Director, is always responsive through email and has helped me tremendously with my scheduling for technical interviews and sign-up for the course. I also got to talk briefly to people who were attending the full-time course during my time there and they had nothing but wonderful things to say about the school. They put on really great free meetups too. Drop by to get a feel. If you're looking for a coding school that genuinely cares about its students and has talented staff, definitely give Rithm a try. read more

I have attended 3 workshops here and found the instructors friendly, helpful and well qualified on the subjects they teach. I strongly recommend this place for anyone trying to learn web development or want to sharpen their web development skills. read more

Rithm school is the cream of the crop of bootcamps! I attended Rithm School from Nov 2017 - Feb 2018. 3 weeks after graduating, I got a job doing what I love with wonderful benefits and a fantastic salary. The teachers (Elie, Matt, and Michael) are brilliant instructors and really care that you get the material. They patiently explain topics again and again and even come in an hour early or stay late to give you individualized attention if you are still having trouble. One of the best parts of the bootcamp is that you have the opportunity to work on production code for real companies. This experience puts you miles ahead of the other candidates in the search for a job. Since we worked on projects for actual companies and could put that experience on our resumes, by the time I finished the bootcamp, I was already getting numerous calls from recruiters and companies that wanted to hire me. Rithm changed my life in 3 months. I can't recommend it enough because it truly gave me the best education I could have asked for. read more

Took a free class on Java Script this week. The teacher was great. Articulate, good sense of humor, and knowledgeable of the subject. The class was nicely setup with desks with large screen monitors that you can hook up to your laptop. Met some really nice people in the class. Looking forward to my next class there. read more

I did not attend Rithm School, but I have been Tim's student. He was not only caring and patient with my infinitive array of beginner questions, but he also seemed to really care about our progress and projects. I still reference his command-line and database associations lecture notes, because he always had a way of making things so clear. From his classes I moved on to a full-time job at Autodesk as a software developer. Thanks Tim for the big push! read more

I attended several workshops and classes taught by Tim and Elie. Both are incredible instructors, always willing to help and go the extra mile! They have lots of free material on their site to get you started and they are always happy to help with any questions you might have. Overall a great School with great teachers and a great learning atmosphere!! read more

I had the great privilege to learn coding from Elie, Matt and Tim. They are a harmonious team, as they each have different specialties. Tim will make sure you get strong computer science fundamentals while Elie and Matt will teach you the basics of a language (in my case JavaScript) and a number of modern web technologies with great enthusiasm. And the best thing is, they always make sure you have fun while doing it :) I highly recommend learning from this dream team! read more

Been to half a dozen of their workshops and the quality has been excellent. I've had each instructor at least once and found them all to be extremely helpful and qualified. read more

Awesome place. I went there for what I thought to be a Meetup regarding recursion in js, and was surprised to find myself in a lecture given by Elie, one of the co founders/lead instructors at Rithm. He really broke down a complicated concept and walked us through some code. I'd highly recommend checking them out! read more

I wish I found Rithm earlier. I had already made a commitment to another school when I met Elie at one of their technical Meetups. Elie made his lesson really easy to understand and he spent half an hour after class explaining why Rithm chose smaller class sizes, why they include Python in their curriculum, and what kind of students they're looking for. Having worked with many engineers as a Product Manager in my career, I think Rithm School's values and curriculum make the most sense. If I could go back in time, I would've definitely chosen Rithm over a more popular boot camp. read more

I was a university lecturer and legal-economic researcher before I decided on a career change. I attended Rithm's 6th cohort and was very pleased with the education, the corporate project, and the job search support. I can only wholeheartedly recommend this bootcamp to anyone interested in switching to a career in software development. I've been accepted to five bootcamps and vetted all of them before choosing Rithm. The reasons were the quality of Rithm's curriculum, the commitment of its teachers, the company projects, and the included outcomes weeks and job search support. Rithm's curriculum was very well organized, especially in comparison to the curricula of other bootcamps, where some of the elements even seemed ad hoc, as if grafted on as an afterthought. Obviously much thought was given to the design of Rithm's curriculum, as it was building and expanding my knowledge gradually without major leaps or missing steps. Rithm has a permanent teaching staff with low turnover and an excellent teacher to student ratio; so I knew up-front who were going to be my teachers and what kind of teaching I was going to get. Other bootcamps have more temporary teaching staffs with high teacher turnover, so often they weren't able to tell me who the teachers were going to be, not even how many of them we were going to have. During the bootcamp and even afterwards during job search I found the teachers of Rithm very professional, very committed to their craft, and also very committed to our success. Rithm's practice of contracting students out after 10 weeks of lectures to do real life company projects was also very sympathetic to me, and I haven't seen this implemented anywhere else at Bay Area bootcamps. I thought of this as a final check whether I would actually be able to do the job and the final stage of actually becoming a real software developer. My company project also turned out to be a great conversation starter during my phone screens and interviews, and I suspect that my resume often got picked out of the pile because I had a company project on it. About the job search support I was a bit skeptical initially, because every bootcamp claims to provide some form of job search support. What was a bit different about Rithm was that the bootcamp had three weeks set aside specifically for "outcomes", which was essentially education how to get a software developer job, from improving the resume to salary negotiations. This training also proved to be very useful and I even discussed my activities with the teachers and got advices after the bootcamp was over, right up to the point when I got an offer. So I can't thank Rithm enough: I really enjoyed the bootcamp and learned a lot in a very short time. And most importantly, in the end I landed an awesome job just five weeks into the job search. Thank you Rithm School! read more

I've attended a bunch of their meetups that have all been excellent. Elie is a natural teacher. He is able to involve the students into truly thinking about how the code works. He also tells the right amount of dry and nerd jokes. After leaving the meetup classes, I feel motivated to learn more. They have open sourced their curriculum, which is very helpful. read more

Went to a free, two hour class here for terminal and git usage. The instructor was fantastic and moved at a pace I could keep up with

Rithm School: Amazing curriculum, job support, and instructors I'm from Boston and I decided to move across the country to attend Rithm School, rather than staying on the East Coast and going to a bootcamp there (or doing a remote program). I'm so glad I made this decision--Rithm School exceeded my already super high expectations. Tldr: I'm a former high school English teacher with no experience in computer science. I chose Rithm because of the small class sizes, company projects, job search support, and amazing instructors / curriculum. I couldn't be happier with my decision. I loved the program, I felt really well-prepared for the job search, and I found a job within 2 months of graduation. Here are some of the factors that set Rithm apart: Small Class Sizes My cohort had 14 students and 3 instructors. A lot of the bigger, well-known bootcamps have 40 or 50 students and 1-2 instructors. These larger programs will claim that you get more "real-life experience" in their classes because you're forced to learn on your own. Rithm gives you all the benefits of "real-life experience" (you work on a project with a real codebase from a partner company, you gain experience reading technical documentation, debugging, researching on Stack Overflow), but you ALSO get thorough code reviews, lots of feedback, and ongoing mentorship from experienced developers. During Rithm, I often had to problem solve and research on my own, but after I finished implementing a feature, I received a detailed code review from an instructor. This is important because, when working totally independently you might create code that works, but it might be brittle and not up to professional standards. Ongoing feedback helped me understand how to write code that was well documented and more easily scalable and maintainable. The small class size also means that, if you find a specific concept challenging, the instructors are always available to provide one-on-one support and extra review. Company Projects Toward the end of Rithm School, you will be matched with a company for a short internship. This is something that makes Rithm unique (most bootcamps have a final project, but it is usually a group project, rather than a project for a real production website or application). The company project is an incredible learning opportunity because you get to work with an existing codebase and interact with developers outside of your instructors and peers at Rithm. It also gives you real experience that you can add to your resume, which is incredibly valuable during the job search. Preparation and Support in the Job Search Throughout the program, you will have regular one-on-one check-ins with an advisor who will help you plan for your job search. Your success in finding a job ultimately depends on your own effort and persistence, but Rithm does a great job preparing you. In my experience, almost all of the topics that came up in interviews were concepts that had been covered extensively in Rithm's curriculum. Rithm also offers weekly office hours for alumni who are in the midst of the job search, so you have ongoing support during the process. Amazing Instructors and curriculum The instructors at Rithm have worked in the industry for years. They are incredibly knowledgeable and extremely supportive. They are also constantly updating and refining their curriculum so that it focuses on the most current in-demand skills. The curriculum is also very thoughtfully designed so that projects and concepts build on each other in a clear sequence. And there are always "further study" options so that if you want to keep exploring a topic and deepen your understanding, you have resources and suggested exercises to do so. If you're not convinced yet, feel free to check out one of Rithm's free events. That's a great way to get a feel for the program. You can also reach out to Rithm alum on LinkedIn if you want more info. read more

tldr: Rithm wins for best instruction, curriculum, community, and job seeking support. Curriculum: All of Rithm's curriculum can be found online. They are continually re-evaluating and making sure they are teaching the most relevant and in demand topics while also teaching solid CS and engineering skills. The content is modern, relevant, and still full of the necessary foundational computer science and problem solving skills you need to be a successful software engineer. Internship/Company project: Towards the end of your program, you'll get assigned to a company project where you'll pair with fellow students and a Rithm instructor to make meaningful contributions to a real production code base. This is ran like an internship and nothing is more satisfying than seeing something you built go live!!! And when it comes time to job hunt, you'll have relevant experience to help guide those interview conversations. Instruction: If you want to teach yourself, just go watch youtube videos and read tutorials on medium or quora. If you want to actually have instructors that will patiently help you with ANYTHING that you're struggling with, go to Rithm. Code alongs, lectures with slides you can actually keep/reference back to, lab projects and sprints that involve pair programming and solo projects, stretch goals for advanced students and further study for students who need more scaffolding before mastering a topic. Community: So much of community depends on your fellow cohort members. Each cohort will have its own personality, but the staff will go the extra mile to make sure everyone is included, safe, and comfortable. Sorry judgy mcjudgersons, you won't find a home here. Job seeking support: At the end of the day, what every potential boot camper wants to know is "will I find a job." Rithm publishes their numbers transparently. The onus is you to do the job seeking, but they are there for you to provide the skills on how to job seek and where to look. The Rithm alumni networking is growing and we refer where we can. The instructors helped me with things like advice for negotiating once I got my job offer, editing my cover letter and resume, practice whiteboarding and take home projects. Rithm has all kinds of free coding meet ups. There is no better way to check out a school than to see how they teach these free workshops. Most of us alumni are also very findable on LinkedIn, so feel free to reach out to chat! Or better yet, just apply to Rithm and join our awesome community! read more

At the moment, coding bootcamps are quite the hot commodity in San Francisco. They give you the opportunity to jump from a non-technical background directly into the development world, -and- they prepare you for the most competitive market for that field - San Francisco. That makes one think "Maybe it's time to learn how to code". If so, Rithm is the school for you. Between the instructional prowess coming from Matt, Elie, and Tim, and the administrative skills of Jane, you are 100% set for success here. As a former educator, one of the strongest aspects of this program is the level of quality instruction coming from Matt, Elie, and Tim. I immediately noticed their education backgrounds, and can honestly say I wouldn't be in this industry if it wasn't for their attention to my success. Check out Rithm, you won't be disappointed. read more

I've attended a bunch of Rithm's free workshops and the instructors are great! Well worth your time. I liked them so much that I signed up for a couple paid workshops and plan to apply to their full-time program. Lots of free material on their website too. I love that they share so much for free! Check them out! read more

Elie was my coding bootcamp instructor a couple years ago at General Assembly. He's funny, very smart, encouraging, and has great experience as a bootcamp instructor. I learned a lot from him and am excited about his new venture, Rithm School. I have no doubt that the instruction and curriculum will be of a high caliber! read more

I can't vouch for their immersive or part-time programs, but often attend their free courses. Elie is a really fun instructor, who keeps you focused, laughing and learning. A lot of complex subjects have really clicked and helped me in my personal projects and work. It's pretty awesome that they provide such a great learning atmosphere for free. If their immersive and part-time courses are anything like their free lectures, you'll learn a crapton. Their stack is also really good. Can't go wrong with Python/JavaScript/React read more

Rithm is a newer code school, founded by the teaching team that led the Galvanize immersive Full Stack program that I recently completed. I can't say much about the physical space of the Rithm School. However, I can vouch for the top-flight instruction team of Elie Schoppik, Matt Lane, Time Garcia, and Janey Julian. They did a great job shepherding me from a JavaScript newbie, to a Full Stack developer. read more