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Originally Posted by DiapDealer
My Computer Science degree taught me absolutely nothing about computers/programming I didn't already know (top of my class, by the way  ). Just motions I had to go through to get past HR. |
My computer degree (ICS from GT) taught me a lot about computers and programming. When I was coming up, most programmers either programmed in Basic or assembly, so structured programming was something new to me. On the other hand, a lot of programming jobs back then involved assembly language. Probably 80% of what I learned (compilers, AI, math theory, etc...) has not been used in my programming career, however, I will say that the basic framework of knowledge that I developed helped me learn new languages and skills, something that seems pretty tough for many of my coworkers.
Yes, there are a lot of hack and slash programmers out there, but I suspect it's more to do with a lack of aptitude than a lack of knowledge.