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I red an article "questioning two myths in computer science education" two days ago. it points out practical computer science is not the same as academical computer science.
Thanks for sharing this with us Kyle Thorpe!
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Very well researched article. I think it will be worth exploring the self-taught path as an alternative to college and bootcamps. I recall reading some stats that 25% of the incoming tech talent is self-taught.
Reviewing curricula of several bootcamps and comparing them with curricula from places like Codecademy, I wonder if even bootcamps can be replaced by cheaper options. Many online alternatives offer active communities and mentorship for students. Could the combination of the above replace 90% of the value of a bootcamp?
I'd be curious to see the success rate of self-taught devs vs. bootcamp trained.
Really interesting take Kyle Thorpe. It really got me thinking. I can identify two polar opposite views. I want to share them:
There may be a cultural bias towards overemphasizing the value of technical training. Churning out technical workers is not equivalent to training critical thinkers. Which is what university should ideally achieve (alas this is not always the case). I wonder what do companies value most.
In my country the idea that "you have to have a degree in X" is still sorely ingrained. I have a degree. Alas in psychology. There is no way in hell anyone will hire me to write software. Or at least will be extremely hard. Portfolio or actual skills be damned.
Philosophically-minded folks would try to reconcile the two poles by recognizing that both views carry some truth. They even have a term for that: dialectics.
Anyway. There's also a very US-flavored issue. Cost. College, I agree, is eye-wateringly expensive for many people around the world. And It really tilts the balance in favor of either bootcamps and self-learning.
I am a no-chance-in-hell-would-be-able-to-afford-college self-learner :D
By the way, congratulations on being featured!!!! :D
This is a really thoroughly researched article! As a bootcamp grad who has also done some cert and now works in industry, thanks for writing this. I'm sure it has educated some people about bootcamps and certs, but it has also reduced my imposter syndrome. They really are a great way to upskill once you've understood the level of intensity and are prepared for the sacrifice. Looking forward to further articles :)
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