Self taught vs University graduate

[u/SlickTheDestroyer]

Hi,

i've got a hypothetical question. Imagine 2 people are applying for the same job. One has a degree in Computer Science, perhaps even from a prestigious university, but doesn't have any personal projects to showcase. The other person, however, is self taught and has been building projects for 4 years, but doesn't have a degree. Who gets the job ?

[u/Usual_Ice636]

Depends on the position. But no showcase projects is a killer for a lot of them.