As someone who interviewed in the bay for the last 7 years, ghosting is pretty normal on both sides of the equation.
It totally sucks when you go through the process and don't hear anything back but I also take it as a sign of feedback that I didn't kill on the interview.
I have ghosted a ton on interviews, never purposely but things get lost in the shuffle if you aren't super passionate about the company
It isn't a great habit/practice on either side, but by any means this isn't new
I did a hackreactor comapny in maybe 2017 (they consolidated it).
1. Not really sure what i learned but did so many algorithms that I could get a job.
2. Got a job with a bum company for $97k
3. Went to a major public tech company and made avg comp of $315k (mainly thanks to their stock taking off).
4. I have spent a lot of free time doing algorithms, coding in different languages, building full stack apps/projects, taking classes and doing online courses.
I think "starting" your career on solid footing is subjective based on your mentality and WHICH bootcamp. I have not heard good things about General Assembly nor their outcomes.