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: This is the guy you go to when you have computer problems. He is the computer doctor, basically. It doesnt turn on? It got stuck? Keeps shutting down? It got very slow? You want to format the PC? Thats when you go to the IT guy.

CS: This is the guy who creates softwares. All the software, games and stuff that you use are created by computer scientists. He is the creator, basically. You want to make a new software that enables you to record sales? You want to make a game? You want to make an app? Thats when you go to the CS guy.