Comment on Computer Science, a popular college major, has one of the highest unemployment rates
pohart@programming.dev 2 weeks agoThe grass coming from less rigorous 4 year programs are already lacking. Computer programming is complex enough that I would be very reluctant to learn from a trade school that took less than four years.
vacuumflower@lemmy.sdf.org 2 weeks ago
An electrician’s work or a plumber’s work are also complex. Or carpenter’s.
Come on. This is not about complex theory being used, this is about messed up instruments, where layers upon layers of bullshit are laid to deliver upon hype.
People writing compilers and operating systems and cryptography libraries are those who need real education. People who make websites or Android apps on the framework of the day - need knowledge that is a thing in itself with no fundamental value.
pohart@programming.dev 2 weeks ago
I don’t doubt that the trades are complicated, but I have no gauge for how effective trade schools are for trades. I have reason to be skeptical of trade schools for computer programmers.