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Something has been bothering me in web development and computer science for a couple of months:
There appears to be a strong movement against college/uni education. While you do not need formal education, it almost sounds like a crusade sometimes.
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There appears to be a strong movement against college/uni education. While you do not need formal education, it almost sounds like a crusade sometimes.
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Education taught me a lot of things I would not have picked up as easily on my own: database design, proper object-oriented code (Java 
), and logic. For me, it was a kickstart. Was it all ideal or useful? No, it wasn't. But it wasn't useless either.
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), and logic. For me, it was a kickstart. Was it all ideal or useful? No, it wasn't. But it wasn't useless either.2/n
Boot camps seem to be the popular choice these days. While I think it is amazing that programming now a more available career for anyone, there are some downsides to it. Quality is less guaranteed these days, and one boot camp does not make you an expert.
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On a side note: formal education does not make you an expert either.
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College also teaches you other things. @simonsinek
posted an excellent explanation on his LinkedIn timeline:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/simonsinek_is-college-a-waste-of-time-activity-6737417879219650560-_oAU
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posted an excellent explanation on his LinkedIn timeline:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/simonsinek_is-college-a-waste-of-time-activity-6737417879219650560-_oAU
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Well anyway: formal education is not bad. Not having a formal education is not bad either. I do think the latter makes it a bit harder to master some of the more complex subjects of programming.
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In the end, what matters is that we keep learning and encouraging each other to become better. To also learn that development is not about writing code, but about solving problems. About helping fellow humans achieve a goal.
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Let's respect that there are different roads to the same destination, and all have something to offer.
Fin.
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Fin.
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