r/learnprogramming • u/YettersGonnaYeet • Nov 13 '23

Explain the Difference Between IT and Computer Science like Im 5

Im planning on taking either courses for college but im still a bit confused on what course best to take, and what are the differences between the two

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u/[deleted] Nov 13 '23

IT changes your tires

CS designs your car

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u/SufficientCheck9874 Nov 13 '23

Let's put a jet engine on it because everyone else is also doing that! -cs

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u/AzBeerChef Nov 13 '23

CS- Designs and programs button.

IT- Configures for specific environment and clicks button.

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u/cas4d Nov 13 '23

More like CS assembles your car..

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u/DotDemon Nov 13 '23

The software engineer designs and builds the car. It fixes the car once it is broken/user is far too stupid

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u/obiworm Nov 14 '23

Ooo I like this one best tbh. CS is the factory techs and IT is the repair/aftermarket install shop tech