What They Did
General Assembly was a prominent coding bootcamp provider offering intensive training programs in web development, data science, and UX design. It was considered one of the most reputable bootcamps in the industry.
How LLMs Killed Them
As AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT could generate code directly, the value proposition of learning basic coding skills at a bootcamp diminished significantly. Entry-level developer job postings dropped 67% since 2019, making the ROI of expensive bootcamps harder to justify.
Timeline
- 2024: Announced shutdown, citing diminished demand for basic coding skills amid AI's rise.
By the Numbers
- Shut down operations entirely
- Entry-level developer jobs down 67% since 2019
- Demand for basic coding training collapsed