RailsConf 2022 - Computer science you might (not) want to know by Andy Andrea

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Published on January 16, 2023 4:00:31 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7R9CFAZV2E

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One common recommendation for aspiring software developers is to pursue a degree in Computer Science (CS). While CS curricula do often cover practical software development skills, many departments heavily prioritize more academic and theoretical topics. This begs the question: how relevant is a CS degree to the day-to-day work of a professional developer?

We’ll look at a few topics that are often included in the first half of an undergraduate CS curriculum. We’ll examine this information through two lenses: why it can be helpful and why it might not be all that relevant for a typical Rails dev.