Coding boot camps promise to launch tech careers

"For people who are looking to get involved in software in a big way and don’t want to set aside four years for a computer-science degree, this nine-week program is a terrific alternative," Compton said.

A computer programmer needs to dedicate years of thought and practice to mature. These kind of boot camps may help one land a job and manage to do some kind of programming. But what matters is the depth and quality of the work they produce.