extends layout block content .jumbotron .text-center h1 Become a Software Engineer h2 Learn to code by collaborating on projects for non-profits .row .col-xs-12.col-sm-12.col-md-4 h3 Technical Mastery img.img-center.three-by-three.img-responsive(src="images/tools.svg") p You'll learn to code by pair programming (where two people code together on one computer) on our coding challenges. .col-xs-12.col-sm-12.col-md-4 h3 Unique Portfolio Projects img.img-center.three-by-three.img-responsive(src="images/portfolio.svg") p You'll apply your new coding skills by building software solutions for non-profits. .col-xs-12.col-sm-12.col-md-4 h3 Glowing References img.img-center.three-by-three.img-responsive(src="images/references.svg") p You'll gain the respect of your peers and the people you help. These connections will help you land the job. a.btn.btn-cta.btn-warning(href="/login") Sign in now to get started (it's free) br br a.btn.btn-success(href="/contact") I'm with a non-profit and want free help from a Software Engineer br .jumbotron .text-left h1.text-center Frequently Asked Questions h2 What will I learn, and in what sequence? ul p First, you'll learn basic web design tools like: ul li • HTML - the structure of web pages li • CSS - the design of web pages li • Bootstrap - a "responsive design" tool that helps your websites look great on tablets and phones li • jQuery - an easy tool for controlling content in the browser p Then you'll learn computer science and the art of programming: ul li • JavaScript - the programming language that all web browsers use li • Linux - the most popular operating system for servers (but you don't need to learn desktop Linux) li • Git - the best way to save and share your projects li • Databases - SQL is like a giant spread sheet that stores and retrieves your data li • Algorithms - these are basically step-by-step recipies for getting things done p You'll spend the last half of Free Code Camp using Agile Methodologies and Full Stack JavaScript to build projects for non-profits: ul li • Agile - a set of software development principles that focus the design and production of a project on the needs of its users. li • MongoDB - a popular non-relational database li • AngularJS - a tool for making exciting web interfaces li • ExpressJS - a powerful web development framework li • NodeJS - a JavaScript-based web server h2 How will I learn all this? ul p By pair programming with other Free Code Camp students on our coding challenges. We've also built an optional curriculum of the best free courses on the web. Eventually, you'll work with people at non-profits to build real-life software solutions. h2 What is 'pair programming', and what's so special about it? ul p Pair programming is where two software engineers share one computer and write code together. They discuss different problem solving approaches, and keep each other motivated. The result is better code than either engineer could have written by themselves. Because of its benefits, many engineers pair program full time. And it's the best way to learn coding. h2 How long does Free Code Camp take? ul p It takes about 1,000 hours of coding to develop the skills you'll need to get an entry level software engineering job. Many in-person coding bootcamps jam all this into 12 weeks of intensive study. Free Code Camp is fully-online, and there will always be other people at your skill level that you can pair program with, so you can learn at your own pace. Here are some example coding schedules: table.table th Time budgeted th Hours per week th Weeks to complete tr.info td Weekends td 10 hours/week td 100 weeks (2 years) tr.success td Nights and Weekends td 20 hours/week td 50 weeks (1 year) tr.warning td Full time td 40 hours/week td 25 weeks (6 months) tr.danger td Traditional Bootcamp Pacing td 80 hours/week td 12 weeks (3 months) h2 Why does Free Code Camp use JavaScript instead of Ruby or Python? ul p We love Python and Ruby. But even if you learn them, you'll still need to learn JavaScript. JavaScript is the most important language of all - it's the language of web browsers. It's also the most popular language. br img.img-center.img-responsive(src="http://dberkholz-media.redmonk.com/dberkholz/files/2014/04/github_new_repos-custom.png", style="max-height: 300px;") h2 Will I really be able to job afterward? ul p At the end of Free Code Camp, you will have pair programmed around 1,000 hours with dozens of other students, built a portfolio of projects that people are actively using, and a roster of glowing references from non-profits you've helped. 75% of bootcamp graduates get software engineering jobs, and make an average annual salary of $76,000. img.img-center.img-responsive(src="https://www.evernote.com/shard/s116/sh/4bb05639-d86c-4c15-b3a8-e4a43fa22d89/7cf00ed01124fac6e6741b97f8fb9e6f/deep/0/https---www.coursereport.com-2014-graduate-survey.pdf.png") h2 Do you have job placement services? ul p Yes. We work with reputable technical recruitment firms and can help you find a good job. h2 Is this really free? Do you claim part of my first year's salary like some bootcamps do? ul p Our name is Free Code Camp. We are a free code camp. If you had to pay us (or sign over future earnings), we'd have to change our name. And we are not going to do that. h2 Does Free Code Camp have an application process? ul p Unlike most bootcamps, anyone can study at Free Code Camp. We're not going to tell you that you can't become a software engineer. We believe the only person who should be able to tell you that is you. If you perservere, and keep working through our challenges and non-profits' projects, you will become an employable software engineer. br .text-center a.btn.btn-cta.btn-warning(href="/login") Sign in now to get started (it's free)