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Can you give a little more context on what led you to this decision? What value do you see in Lambda (or any other similar program) that you don't when learnin

Can you give a little more context on what led you to this decision? What value do you see in Lambda (or any other similar program) that you don't when learning on your own? Is it the network effect? Just curious!

AntiImperialist 6y ago
I would think discipline, peer learning and also what you don't know you don't know can be picked up much more in person than by exploring yourself.
dna_polymerase 6y ago
You could ask the same question for any university program. It's the degree that opens doors. HR doesn't care for your EdX or udemy certs.
- arvindamirtaa 6y ago
  I really am just curious about the decision making process behind choosing Lambda vs traditional college vs Moocs (with certificates).
- zimpenfish 6y ago
  As a counterpoint, in 25 years and probably as many jobs, only one or two places have cared about my degree and that was just another red flag on top of the pile of red flags those places already had.
  - loufe 6y ago
    That being said, the difficulty is getting that first experience at a reputable company. After that, at least in my industry, it's all reputation and the interview. Nobody in mining cares where you were schooled if you have experience.
ruined 6y ago
network effect, a roadmap, peers, milestones set for me so i don't waste time, and an institution that i can put on a resume. most importantly free up front. i'm a dropout with no savings, on-and-off homeless for the past few years. i've been playing with tech since i was a kid but not in any capacity that looks professional. the pandemic has ironically given me stability and opportunity to try and get my foot in the door. a somewhat respected program that provides a structured environment and job leads at the end is breakfast, lunch, and dinner. and if it doesn't pan out and i go back to tossing pizza for minimum wage, at least there's no debt like last time.
- lioeters 6y ago
  Just wanted to say, best of luck in your studies and search for better work. I was in a similar situation about ten years ago, hitting bottom and roughing it. Being a stubborn mule of sorts, I kept trying, learning, went through countless jobs in different fields; all the while, I pursued the joy of programming. Eventually, a side project I was doing for fun (and as a learning experience) became the foot in the door, as proof of my abilities. In my case, much of it was luck - but as they say, you make your own luck too. And the rest was mostly just "showing up" and "being there". > i've been playing with tech since i was a kid I believe this is the essence and heart of becoming a software developer, and you got it!

AntiImperialist 6y ago

I would think discipline, peer learning and also what you don't know you don't know can be picked up much more in person than by exploring yourself.

dna_polymerase 6y ago

You could ask the same question for any university program. It's the degree that opens doors. HR doesn't care for your EdX or udemy certs.

arvindamirtaa 6y ago
I really am just curious about the decision making process behind choosing Lambda vs traditional college vs Moocs (with certificates).
zimpenfish 6y ago
As a counterpoint, in 25 years and probably as many jobs, only one or two places have cared about my degree and that was just another red flag on top of the pile of red flags those places already had.
- loufe 6y ago
  That being said, the difficulty is getting that first experience at a reputable company. After that, at least in my industry, it's all reputation and the interview. Nobody in mining cares where you were schooled if you have experience.

ruined 6y ago

network effect, a roadmap, peers, milestones set for me so i don't waste time, and an institution that i can put on a resume. most importantly free up front. i'm a dropout with no savings, on-and-off homeless for the past few years. i've been playing with tech since i was a kid but not in any capacity that looks professional. the pandemic has ironically given me stability and opportunity to try and get my foot in the door. a somewhat respected program that provides a structured environment and job leads at the end is breakfast, lunch, and dinner. and if it doesn't pan out and i go back to tossing pizza for minimum wage, at least there's no debt like last time.

lioeters 6y ago
Just wanted to say, best of luck in your studies and search for better work. I was in a similar situation about ten years ago, hitting bottom and roughing it. Being a stubborn mule of sorts, I kept trying, learning, went through countless jobs in different fields; all the while, I pursued the joy of programming. Eventually, a side project I was doing for fun (and as a learning experience) became the foot in the door, as proof of my abilities. In my case, much of it was luck - but as they say, you make your own luck too. And the rest was mostly just "showing up" and "being there". > i've been playing with tech since i was a kid I believe this is the essence and heart of becoming a software developer, and you got it!