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1. You can learn programming without the degree. Many do this as a hobby long before they need to for school. 2. In some parts of the world (or at least the US
by steventruong 15y ago
1. You can learn programming without the degree. Many do this as a hobby long before they need to for school.
2. In some parts of the world (or at least the US), companies still like to see a degree regardless of how amazing your coding capabilities are. A Masters certainly have weight in many cases in this type of scenario. While in other parts, its all about what you can do over what paper is in your name.
3. I have not, in all my experience, ever seen anyone refer to certifications as valid experience that matters. Although I'm sure they play a role, they certainly never come up in any conversations I've been in.
Obviously all of the above are base on my personal experience so take that as is. It all depends on what you're trying to do but if you are seeking a career in programming, a MSCS isn't going to hurt.