Are coding bootcamps the golden ticket to a lucrative software development career, or are they just a bunch of hype?

On one hand, bootcamps promise to catapult you from coding novice to employable developer in a matter of months.

On the other hand, critics warn that bootcamps' accelerated pace and limited scope may leave you with a superficial understanding of programming, limiting your career growth.

So, is it bootcamp or bust? Or is there a more balanced path to becoming a software developer?

Debate is open!