Brocamp Insights
The primary driver for me clearing all of the reviews in Brototype was that I was a hobbyist at heart. Being a hobbyist, Brocamp felt like a gamified experience for me—it was more like playing video games rather than completing boring tasks.
Most of the things I followed would normally require immense discipline for someone else to replicate. But for me, it clicked naturally.
My Routine & Mindset
- In the initial days, I never sat past 5 or 6 p.m.
- I could only crank out about 4–5 hours of true productivity each day.
- The rest of the time was spent:
- Messing around
- Eating biriyani
- Visiting Calicut cafeteria for mandhi
- Sleeping on Sundays
But when I did work, I cut out all distractions and ensured that my work created impact.
👉 I wasn’t sitting there just to “look” productive.
👉 I measured impact, not hours.
If I could get the same impact in 3 hours, I would rather do that and sleep the rest of the day.
Factors That Helped Me
- Luck & relativeness: I had been into technology since childhood.
- By the time I joined Brocamp, I had over 5 years of programming experience.
- Reviewers quickly realized that I wasn’t new to coding—I had already been doing it for a long time.
Key Insights
1. Deep Reading Matters
- I spent most of my time reading technical documentation.
- Sometimes I went for deep dives—like how Node.js actually handles file I/O internally.
- But for most people, that level of depth isn’t necessary.
- Usually, having an overview is enough, even for reviews.
📌 Truth: Most reviewers themselves won’t go extremely deep into Node.js internals (that takes months of source-code study).
2. Core Computer Science Concepts
Having a good grasp on computer science fundamentals will give you an edge:
- Networking (TCP/IP)
- Threading & concurrency
- Operating system basics
👉 Recommended resource: Teach Yourself CS
3. Documentation Is Your Best Friend
If you’re learning the MERN Stack, official docs are gold:
I personally read through these over and over again, especially:
- Before domain weeks
- Before critical interviews
4. Communication > Technical Skills
Your ability to communicate and convince people matters more than just technical skill.
- Even with average coding knowledge, good communication can help you pass reviews.
- But if you combine strong technical skills + strong communication, you will pass with flying colors.
5. The Takeoff Interview
One request to everyone: complete your takeoff interview, even if you already get offers.
Why?
- Placements teach you the art of selling yourself.
- You learn how to present your skills effectively.
- For aspiring entrepreneurs, this is your salesman training period.
Think of it as the phase where you’re building the skill of selling—something priceless in today’s world.
Final Note
Without prior technical knowledge, it may be hard to clear all reviews on the first attempt.
But with grit, perseverance, and the right mix of technical + communication skills, it is absolutely possible.
🔥 Brocamp is not just about coding—it’s about learning how to deliver impact and how to sell your skills.