How much CS theory should I learn for my first entry level software job?

Re:How much CS theory should I learn for my first entry leve... by gamechangr on Saturday March 12, 2022 @10:00PM (#30657469)

Dont worry about CS theory for your first entry level software job. It's nice yes, but in order of importance it is very low for your first software job.

Try to build as much as possible and land your first job. You will feel overwhelmed for 1-2 years probably. Whenever that ends, start studying CS theory.

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Re:How much CS theory should I learn for my first entry leve... by jobhdez on Saturday March 12, 2022 @10:05PM (#30657501)

Do companies care if you know CS theory?

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Re:How much CS theory should I learn for my first entry leve... by gamechangr on Saturday March 12, 2022 @10:12PM (#30657538)

No.

It's always better to be well rounded.

They just don't pay you or expect you to know theory (or allow you to use your knowledge as it's very unproven) in your first job.

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Re:How much CS theory should I learn for my first entry leve... by jobhdez on Saturday March 12, 2022 @10:04PM (#30657495)

Thanks for your response.

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