You are 100% right, but that's not an issue with academic departments, as the article suggest, that's a feature. Academic research and science are one thing and

You are 100% right, but that's not an issue with academic departments, as the article suggest, that's a feature. Academic research and science are one thing and developing apps is another, very distinct profession. I'm finishing a PhD in aerospace engineering, but that doesn't mean I'm any good at welding 7075 aluminium in an aircraft shop, nor is this an issue with my department.