Codesmith

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Codesmith
IndustryTechnology education
Founded2015;10 years ago (2015) in Los Angeles, United States
Founder
  • Alex Zai
  • Will Sentance
Area served

Codesmith is a New York-based technology school specializing in software engineering, artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Codesmith was founded by Will Sentance and Alex Zai in 2015. [1] [2] [3]

Codesmith's curriculum was inspired by the Socratic method employed at Oxford University and features both conceptual learning and practice-based methods such as pair programming. [2] [3] [4] Codesmith also offers training in computer science, JavaScript, and mobile development. [5] [6] Codesmith's curriculum also includes React and Node.js coding. [6] Codesmith also offers a Minorities in Tech Mentorship Group for underprivileged groups. [7]

The company was initially based in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Playa Vista. [2] [5]

In 2016, Codesmith started offering on-site programs in New York and Los Angeles, alongside remote programs for both campuses. [2] [3] [8]

Codesmith's offerings include its part-time and full-time software engineering immersive programs. [9] [10] In addition, Codesmith provides free public resources, including workshops and lectures, which prospective students often use to prepare for the application and technical interview process. [1] [9]

References

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  4. Team, The NYT Open (2018-11-09). "5 Questions with Will Sentance". Medium. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
  5. 1 2 Herrick, John (2015-08-07). "Coding Camps: A Smart Bet For MBAs Or A Waste Of Time?". Poets&Quants. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
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  10. "Top Online Boot Camps and ISA Programs offering Placement Guarantee". shiksha.com. August 9, 2021.