Code Camp

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File:TorontoCodeCamp.jpgCode Camp is a type of unconference that was initially established to assist software developers who were unable to participate in professional activities during standard working hours. The content of these classes ranges from certification and coding interviews training to data structures and algorithms that pertain to the project the company is working on.

The initiative, which began in Boston under the leadership of Thom Robbins and other local developer community leaders, offers technical presentations and access to specialized technical content. The concept of Code Camps has been influential in the genesis of similar 'Camp' style events, such as BarCamp.{{Citation needed|date=March 2024}}

Originally, Code Camps were more closely associated with Microsoft Windows or .NET platforms,{{Cite web |last=Robbins |first=Thom |date=12 Dec 2004 |title=The Code Camp Manifesto |url=http://blogs.msdn.com/b/trobbins/archive/2004/12/12/280181.aspx |accessdate=24 Dec 2015 |website=Thom Robbins .NET Weblog |publisher=Thom Robbins}} with the first-ever Code Camp being held at the Microsoft Northeast Region office in Waltham, Massachusetts. {{Cite web |title=About - Boston Code Camp |url=https://www.bostoncodecamp.com/CC36/Info/About |access-date=2024-07-22 |website=www.bostoncodecamp.com}} They have since broadened their scope. There are now online programs like FreeCodeCamp, which offer a similar style of learning. {{Cite web |title=freeCodeCamp.org |url=https://www.freecodecamp.org/ |access-date=2024-07-22 |website=www.freecodecamp.org |language=en}} There are also many programs designed for beginners, with some being held for children.

These camps are known for being free and are typically held outside normal work hours.{{Cite web |date=2021-08-06 |title=What Is a Coding Bootcamp? (A Comprehensive Guide) |url=https://bootcamp.cvn.columbia.edu/blog/what-is-a-coding-bootcamp/ |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=Columbia Engineering Boot Camps |language=en}} Like most unconferences, Code Camps focus on the local or regional development community. Community members contribute by suggesting topics and often act as presenters, fostering a collaborative and participatory atmosphere among peers.