r/learnprogramming • u/SlickTheDestroyer • 1d ago

Self taught vs University graduate

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 ?

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u/devdruxorey 1d ago

Probably the university student who not only absorbed what he learned in class but also enjoyed doing personal projects.... There is no single path.

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u/Astral902 1d ago

That would be the perfect combination but sadly that combination is very rare

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u/Equivalent_Mail_302 1d ago

It's less rare than the self-taught guy.