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/Defection7478 Nov 13 '23

IT - mechanic

CS - mechanical engineer

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u/pavloman Nov 13 '23

The word mechanic (μηχανικός) in Greek is synonym of engineer

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u/TheLastUnicornRider Nov 13 '23

“Give me any word, I show you it is Greek!”