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Is a CS Degree still worth it?

If yes, to what degree? (Pun intended 😂)

If no, why?

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Yeah, I get the sense that's the general consensus. But surely there's something about it you miss by learning how on your own, no?

Knowing how to write code is a useful skill. The paper which certifies that doesn’t really matter as much

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+1 for avoiding student loans.

But, what's the best way to provide yourself foundational knowledge if you're skipping the CS degree?

Yes, to the degree that an undergrad curriculum prepares students with solid foundational knowledge and allows exploration into various specializations

No, when student loans become crippling post-graduation when coding bootcamps and open source learning provides all the same knowledge

Depends on learning techniques

I've heard that said a lot too. But, isn't there a way to give yourself that foundation outside the degree?

Yea because unfortunately, coding interviews are all CS fundamental questions. You’ll never use most of that stuff at work, but you need the foundation.

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What's your favourite example of someone who went the distance with that equation?

I think largely depends on circumstances and person’s risk tolerance, and ability to self-learn. I’m not in the business of giving advice but it’s always the same equation — fundamentals (through CS degree or deep interest in math/cs), skill to learn, taste (through experience), community (to keep going), faith

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