Fabulous school, where the children's needs come first! The teachers are dedicated to providing…read morequality education with an emphasis on community and achieving goals. Love this school!

Exceptional education and commitment to student growth and self-advocacy. My dyslexic son thrives…read morehere and doesn't feel the pressure of learning differently being in a school of children who are also dyslexic.

Amazing craftsmanship! Final outcome exceeded my expectations! Paulette and her crew did such an…read moreamazing job. So many fabrics and patterns to choose from. They polished the wood beautifully and completed the job very timely. Highly highly recommend Austin Upholstery Studio!

Paulette, was wonderful helpful and honest. Got my zipper replaced on my sofa cushion. Fast,…read morefriendly & affordable.

I had joined the 2nd cohort at MakerSquare in fall of 2013. Prior to MakerSquare, I had tried…read morelearning Ruby and JS on my own, through countless books and online tutorials. Having completed a few guides, I realized that my ability to learn "how to code" was hindered simply by my style of learning. I love interactive q/a style learning, which is what led me to MakerSquare. Of the different programs out there, the one thing I would urge others to consider is that they place a heavy amount of weight onto prework completed (how much work you've done ahead of time) and community-fit. If you're a solo worker and not a fan of collaborative environments, you may want to consider other programs. Anyways, long story short, I would whole heartedly recommend this program. As classmates, I had former programmers, retail store workers, a professional photographer and even a former elementary teacher. Out of the program, each of the students were working as professional front-end engineers (junior developers) within weeks of graduating. So safe to say, MakerSquare has a great professional network, and they know how to teach code. The classroom environment (the location on Congress ave) was a bit cramped at times. But from what I've heard the class size is now capped at 18, vs. 30 or so when I went through. All the 'issues' I had (space constraints, less than ideal student:instructor ratio, and focus on advanced concepts (algorithms and data structures) has been completely addressed. According to the staff, Cohort 5 is operating on an almost night/day difference of curriculum than what I had. So not only do I give the program 5 stars, I would (and likely will) retake the course to take advantage of their newest curriculum.

In short, I'm very happy! Though I'm not programming on a daily basis, I was able to get into the…read moreSt. Louis startup scene which was my main goal before enrolling at MakerSquare. I've also built a really awesome network of programmers and startup gurus in St. Louis and I believe that's thanks to MakerSquare! :-) I joined in Winter 2013-2014 (Cohort 3 Represent!). My reason for joining originally was not initially to become a software/web developer. Rather, I wanted to be able to communicate better with programmers that I worked with. I wanted to gain better access to the startup network. And most importantly I have a lot of ideas that I wanted to explore on my own - I didn't want to have to rely on finding a developer to build my ideas and turn them into a reality. I came out of the program having learned web-development with a strong emphasis on solid software development skills. Here's what I loved about MakerSquare: Curriculum: I was impressed by how much I learned. I literally had no experience in programming and I can now build web applications that ACTUALLY work. Not just simple interactive sites, but fully dynamic applications that work heavily with javascript on top of a rails framework. Moreover, all of this was taught with a very clear emphasis on test driven development (from the beginning) and solid software development principles. Instructors & Culture: They actually cared about the students and our progress and they were just all-around cool people. The culture at MakerSquare was actually a huge focus in the organization. I think what I loved most was learning how to learn all over again. I gained a new confidence that I've never had. The energy was also great, everyone had awesome ideas - from students to staff. Feedback: I would have liked to have more experience with Ruby and really learning how to code w/algorithms and such vs. w/Rails which is just teaching you the framework. From what I gather, Rails is now being treated as a detail vs. a core of what we learned. When we learned rails, it was about utilizing the framework for its ActiveRecord and quick-to-web functionality. MakerSquare still teaches web development (rails/mvc, http, javascript, etc) but now only after teaching other concepts that are applicable not just to the web, but to all software (test-driven development, SOLID principles, application boundaries, decoupling, databases, interfaces, software architecture, etc). I would have loved a deeper problem-solving skillset through exposure to algorithms. Looks like I was one cohort shy of that. MakerSquare now integrates algorithms and algorithmic thinking from day 1. Finally, MakerSquare was split into two nearby locations (Congress & Brazos). The extra space was nice, but it felt disconnected and I think it kept our cohort from being as close as some other cohorts have been.

Both my children went to this school for a year of preschool, even though the school considered…read morethem both to be neurotypical, after my older son got kicked out of his preschool for behavioral issues. I can't say enough good things about Williams. They have on-site behavioral therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Each classroom has a quiet sensory room attached for children who get over stimulated, and there's an indoor gross motor room that my son was able to able to utilize when he became too hyperactive. They have smaller class sizes, and were able to work with him one-on-one when he needed it. The teachers and other staff were all very competent and capable. We interviewed at several different schools, most of which had said that they would be willing to take him and might be able to meet his needs, but it gave me a great deal of Peace of mind KNOWING that this school would be able to with with him regardless of his behaviors. Both my children thrived at the school, where they were only surviving before. I also think it was a very valuable experience for both of them to be surrounded by this diverse population and the teacher was even able to challenge them both academically, even though they were only in preschool. They both loved going to school there, and they learned a lot! My older son was eventually diagnosed with ADHD, sensory integration disorder, and a tic disorder. He's now transitioned to public school. Well see how that goes. Williams set the bar really high.

Amazing school! I worked there for over 2 years and can honestly say I would send my own child with…read morespecial needs their in a heart beat! Please consider opening a south Austin location as well have numerous south Austin Autism families that would benefit!

Since the pandemic, Austin Coding Academy has really gone downhill. Last-minute schedule changes…read moreand overall disorganization have become the norm. It feels like they still haven't figured things out, and it's been pretty disappointing. The curriculum feels outdated and links to a bunch of youtube videos, which I could have seen for free. Plus, some of my peers aren't where they need to be, so it makes group projects suck. They seem to care more about the money than actual student success. Most of the positive reviews are from years ago. The place used to have a great reputation, but now it's just not the same. Until they sort things out, I wouldn't recommend Austin Coding Academy. There are other coding bootcamps out there with much better reputations and outcomes for a similar price.

Austin Coding Academy is one of the best decisions I have ever made. I just completed the intro…read morecourse, and I can confidently say that the intro course alone had a direct impact on my ability to secure a new, higher paying job that I love! Yes, there are 5 coding boot camps in Austin right now. Let me tell you what sets this program apart: 1. The Staff - The leadership and instructors at this school genuinely care deeply about 2 things. First, they care about you. They want you to succeed. They want you to make more money. They want you to take care of your family. And they do their best to make that happen through curriculum, project-based teaching, and networking. Second, they care about creating a workforce of people who can code well and contribute to the world. 2. They are affordable. Do the research yourself and compare, and these guys will still come out on top. 3. Last but not least, not only is the program designed for people who work full time, it is also broken into 3 10-week sessions. Maybe you're not sure if this is what you want to do for a living. Maybe you want to try out the first course and see how you do. You can do that here because you aren't forced into a long-term and expensive commitment. No matter what your education level may be (I never finished my Bachelor's degree), you can do this! I am planning on continuing this education, and you should plan on beginning it! *They are expanding to San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston as well.*

It is after Staar test and we still only have less than 30 minutes of free choice every day. If you…read moresend your child here, you'll regret it. Rarely any free time every day.

STEM school with a great history of taking care of kids. Peaceful atmosphere and nice teachers. We…read moreare really happy to part of this family.

I started my core classes here and had every intention of doing them all at Champions however I was…read moresurprised with having a weekend class cancelled due to low enrollment. It was easy for me to transfer the one I paid for over to the next course the following weekend with one phone call. Since I was on a schedule I called another school here in Austin and luck would have it they were doing the same course that was cancelled at Champions. Well, this school's books weren't nearly as good as Champions. The instructor (that other students there said was the best) was not that great in my opinion. I actually worry that I have missed out on this course and can only hope my prep course with Champions will help makeup for that subject. I strongly feel that anyone coming out of Champions will know 10x more than at least one other school in Austin.

Its not because of a technical inability on my part. When you hit the continue button it would…read morecircle back and start over. After wasting several hours I contacted your help line. Check your logs. It took her a long time to make it quit circling back. Asked for a refund after not being able to even get started and was denied. Keep the hundred you need it to fix your web site. PS Anyone reading this go to 4MeCe super easy to navigate and no chat lines needed. Oh also all Champions phones were out of service at all locations.

This place is a hidden gem in East Austin. They offer a wide range of audio engineering and DJ…read moretraining based on your needs. Recently booked a recording session early Saturday morning with Kennon "MixIt". The space had a nice vibe with professional recording equipment (monitors, mics, sound booth, etc.) and a handful of music instruments like keyboards, percussion, etc. Kennon was great to work with. The recording sesh went well and the final mix was perfect!

Great people and staff. Made everything easy to sign up and schedule while learning from very…read morerespected professionals in the industry !

A hidden gem. If you don't want your player to be disciplined by a true soccer master, then go play…read morerec. Coach David's methods may not work for everyone, but those who stick with it receive consistent technical training and unique soccer opportunities. No cry babies.

Coach David is an amazing Coach that wants the best for his players, focuses on the details, and…read morehas the best training I have ever attended.

Tamra gave me the best lesson I have ever had. Her knowledge and ability to teach is wonderful. I…read morehave scheduled additional lessons.

We just stopped in to look around. I used to be into photography and my wife showed some interest…read morebut while lots of people asked how they could help we didn't know what we were looking for really. Lots of staff and products through the hobby is expensive.