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If you aren't pursuing a career in academia, it usually doesn't make sense to get a Master's Degree in Computer Science. You'll learn more on the job than you will by staying in school, and few employers will care that you spent an extra 2 years in school.
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PABLOF7z 2y ago

I gave a talk recently to some kids and mentioned that if they want to do anything in CS they should probably *not* get a degree;

going through an entire university degree without being compelled to quit and start building in today's world is a smell.

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DETERMINISTIC OPTIMISM 🌞 2y ago

Maybe electric engineering, chem, math or physics still cool. They can learn to code while learning good math.

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Fat_₿ank$t€r 2y ago

I have a Chemistry degree. Occasional coding is just a hobby and not enough to compete with pro's who got hired because they have a CS degree and are able to code everyone day. I have to admit I definitely lack some talent.