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Re:Ask HN: Why do many CS graduates lack foundational knowle... by jjk166 on Monday March 20, 2023 @10:40AM (#35232176)
I doubt too many people forgo learning SQL exclusively because they are too busy learning other, higher priority things. Most people have free time and still choose not to learn SQL. I had a teacher in highschool who referred to not doing things because they weren't really that important as being "legitimately lazy" which I feel is an apt description.
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Re:Ask HN: Why do many CS graduates lack foundational knowle... by temp_account_32 on Monday March 20, 2023 @11:12AM (#35232675)
It's just that there's so much more exciting stuff to learn, like machine learning, game programming, latest shiny web framework of the month.

If you're a person who likes being visually stimulated while learning, spending free time outside of work to learn how to query tables and design schemas is about as exciting as watching paint dry.

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Re:Ask HN: Why do many CS graduates lack foundational knowle... by HPsquared on Monday March 20, 2023 @02:09PM (#35235949)
It's exactly the sort of basic, ubiquitous thing that should be on the curriculum - especially if it's unpleasant to learn.
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