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Is Studying Computer Science In A Public Nigeria University Worth It / Does Anyone Know About Decagon? / Thread For Those Who Got Accepted Into Decagon Software Engineering Program (2) (3) (4)
Is Decagon Worth It? by Johnmattee(m): 7:22pm On Dec 07, 2020 |
I heard about decagon training IT guys for software development and I applied, I scaled through the home assessment test, preparing to go for the in-person interview, now I heard from guys that one must have a guarantor who'll pay 3M in case you don't pay back the training fee and you'll be under contract for 3 years till you pay back the fee. Experienced guys in the house, is it worth it dedicating my time for this or I should just keep Skilling up. Your sincere comments would be much appreciated. |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by cixak95212: 12:28am On Dec 08, 2020 |
I know many people there, none has given good feedback so far so good. Doesnt still mean, it wont work out for you. |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by Johnmattee(m): 3:36am On Dec 08, 2020 |
I guess they are stucked with the system. My major concern is the clause. |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by Karleb(m): 6:19am On Dec 08, 2020 |
O boy! 3 years is a long time. |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by 404Dev: 9:12am On Dec 08, 2020 |
for me better to go through online courses on udemy and laracasts and vue mastery 1 Like |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by tensazangetsu20(m): 9:28am On Dec 08, 2020 |
They are gonna be teaching you the MERN stack which i wouldn't lie would be very hard to get a job in Nigeria especially as a junior developer. Heaven knows I hate Nodejs |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by Johnmattee(m): 11:00am On Dec 08, 2020 |
tensazangetsu20:But you used to be a JavaScript evangelist why the sudden change in path, I know that node.js is overated. That decagon of a thing is a bondage. |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by tensazangetsu20(m): 11:21am On Dec 08, 2020 |
Johnmattee: I love Javascript and React on the frontend but Nodejs isn't as important as it's hyped up to be. |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by Johnmattee(m): 12:08pm On Dec 08, 2020 |
tensazangetsu20:Okay, anyways, the decagon of a thing is just overhyped. 3 fvcking years 1 Like |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by tensazangetsu20(m): 12:18pm On Dec 08, 2020 |
Johnmattee:True sha and what if you don't get a job to pay back the money. Salaries for junior developers in Nigeria range from 100 to 250k ish. So practically you would save your whole 3 years salary untouched to pay back. |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by Johnmattee(m): 12:32pm On Dec 08, 2020 |
tensazangetsu20:That's serious ooo, monkey dey work baboon dey chop! So what are you into now since you've moved away from JavaScript. I am waiting for HNGi8 next year, I'll be more than prepared. |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by tensazangetsu20(m): 12:47pm On Dec 08, 2020 |
Johnmattee:PHP and WordPress for backend shit. Would pick up salesforce next year or Magento. Haven't made up my mind yet. |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by Johnmattee(m): 1:03pm On Dec 08, 2020 |
tensazangetsu20:I thought PHP is getting outdated, maybe I'm wrong. why not try Golang. |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by Karleb(m): 1:50pm On Dec 08, 2020 |
Johnmattee: Oh God! Where exactly do you people keep hearing this for God's sake?! 2 Likes |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by Johnmattee(m): 2:30pm On Dec 08, 2020 |
Karleb:it's a trend |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by Karleb(m): 2:36pm On Dec 08, 2020 |
Johnmattee:The trend is false. |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by Johnmattee(m): 2:54pm On Dec 08, 2020 |
Karleb:Another PHP die-hard spotted. PHP to me is somehow antiquated. |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by Karleb(m): 3:17pm On Dec 08, 2020 |
Johnmattee:I'm not a PHP die hard. Truth is, majority of what you have heard about about the language is false. |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by Johnmattee(m): 3:33pm On Dec 08, 2020 |
Karleb:hmmn....okay. 2021 is around the corner, I can't go for php lailai |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by Karleb(m): 3:38pm On Dec 08, 2020 |
Johnmattee: I don't remember asking you to go for PHP or any language. Make your research before believing a trend. There are also myths in this land. 1 Like |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by privaldo: 9:44pm On Dec 08, 2020 |
tensazangetsu20: You should give Go a try, dumped the idea of learning Node.js for Go. |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by Johnmattee(m): 10:11pm On Dec 08, 2020 |
privaldo:are you an expert in Go? how are you able to wrap your head around concurrency? |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by TechCapon(m): 5:46pm On Apr 23, 2021 |
cixak95212:hi, I just passed the Decagon exam? Pls tell me some of the feedbacks that you got about them so I'll stop wasting my time. Thanks |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by TechCapon(m): 5:48pm On Apr 23, 2021 |
tensazangetsu20:I passed the exam but I'm having second thoughts about the program? I don't even have a guarantor with 3m. Lol. What do you think? |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by TechCapon(m): 5:49pm On Apr 23, 2021 |
Johnmattee:did you later proceed with the Decagon program? |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by tensazangetsu20(m): 5:50pm On Apr 23, 2021 |
TechCapon:Men learn on your own. Get data, create time, learn and build projects. That's how many of us learnt and we working now. I don't see the need for paying millions when all you need is online you just need discipline. 5 Likes |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by privaldo: 10:34pm On Apr 23, 2021 |
tensazangetsu20: Hello bro, I saw a thread where you talked about WordPress CMS and PHP. I want to ask you if it is feasible for a Python developer to easily switch to PHP and WordPress, because finding jobs in Python is very hard and the requirements are out of this world. Also, how fast do you think I can get a gig (no matter how small) after learning? |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by tensazangetsu20(m): 10:44pm On Apr 23, 2021 |
privaldo:Yes it is. Use a week to learn PHP then use like 5 weeks to learn wordpress. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by privaldo: 10:56pm On Apr 23, 2021 |
tensazangetsu20: Thanks. Do you source your gigs on Upwork? |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by tensazangetsu20(m): 10:58pm On Apr 23, 2021 |
privaldo:Yeah when I started but I rarely use it anymore. Indeed, Linkedin and tech communities work better. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by privaldo: 11:06pm On Apr 23, 2021 |
tensazangetsu20: Please you would introduce me to the tech communities your are pary of and how you setup your UpWork account when I get started. Let me get to work for now, Thanks for the advice. |
Re: Is Decagon Worth It? by TechCapon(m): 7:50am On Apr 24, 2021 |
tensazangetsu20:I've already dumped the entire Decagon idea |
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