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Computer Science isn't programming and how to become a master programmer [video]
- vanilla-almond 4y agoDr Chuck is the teacher of the popular course Python for Everyone on Coursera. In this interview, Dr Chuck discusses the approach to teaching programming...and more. Video description: Is computer science the path to become a master programmer? Dr Chuck says there is a better way - and you can get it for free! He also shares his vision on how to become a master programmer - this also includes mentorship. - Introduction - Cisco Certs as the Standard and Why Programming Doesn't Have an Equivalent - Computer Science As the Way to Get Into Programming - Computer Science Doesn't Make You a Master Programmer - Why The System is Broken - The Role of Universities in the Future of Education - The First Half of the Path to Master Programmer - The Second Half of the Path to Master Programmer - What Is a Master Programmer? - David and Dr Chuck's Experiences with Programming Courses at University - Brief Overview of the Origin of Computer Science and What Went Wrong - When Dr Chuck Teaches Recursion - But Doesn't the System Actually Work? Just look at Google and Facebook - The Idea for Google Wasn't Good Enough for a PhD - How to Fix the System - The Last Nut to Crack - Open Source's Role - You Can't Apply Until You Have Run the Gauntlet - You Can Start Now - The Value of Mentors - The Problem with Online Platforms - Why Cisco is the Standard in Networking - Every Course Dr Chuck Teaches Requires Him to Write Code - Quick Summary for the Plan for the Master Programmer - What's the Cost Going to Be? - Education Is For Everybody, Not Just the Rich - Final Thoughts - Thanks, Dr Chuck!