Re:Why Many Computer Science Programs Are Stagnating
by forrestthewoods on Saturday July 04, 2015 @09:52PM
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I've always considered "Computer Science" and "Computer Programming" to be different things.
In school I hated the classes where I had to mathematically prove functions and algorithms. Felt like the biggest waste of time ever. That's CS. I wanted to learn how to make cool shit. CP if you will. Substitute another term if you like.
In hindsight I'm glad I took the CS classes. But I also recognize that a strict CS degree will not necessarily prepare someone for a job. While a strict CP degree (again, substitute the term if you wish) may not give everyone the theory and structure they aught to have.
In school I hated the classes where I had to mathematically prove functions and algorithms. Felt like the biggest waste of time ever. That's CS. I wanted to learn how to make cool shit. CP if you will. Substitute another term if you like.
In hindsight I'm glad I took the CS classes. But I also recognize that a strict CS degree will not necessarily prepare someone for a job. While a strict CP degree (again, substitute the term if you wish) may not give everyone the theory and structure they aught to have.