Physics major here, but programming since age 11. I wasn't a fan of how CS was taught to my friends, but undeniably there is so much incredibly important knowle

Physics major here, but programming since age 11. I wasn't a fan of how CS was taught to my friends, but undeniably there is so much incredibly important knowledge in CS that you won't get in a Physics degree. Such important works as the Dragon compiler book, Introductions to Algorithms, SICP, the Purity Test. Since coursera came along, I've found a number of online courses absolutely mind-altering. Basically, to my fellow physicists: yes, you are a smarty pants, but respect the body of CS knowledge and learn it.