I've been to college, and I vote for college. It's a good way to get quick and broad exposure to things you might not naturally explore; you might not even know

I've been to college, and I vote for college. It's a good way to get quick and broad exposure to things you might not naturally explore; you might not even know they exist. Some people can learn it all on their own, but many people do benefit from the guided approach of college. Maybe you know which one you are. If you have a nice portfolio (code on github, a site or app, etc), then you might land a good job where you'll learn. If not, maybe not. Either way, try to get jobs where you learn. As for college expense, there's nothing wrong with community college for the first year or two to get rid of your low-level non-major courses, then transfer to wherever for the rest. Be sure to talk to counselors at wherever, to know what courses they'll accept as transfer. You'll graduate from wherever, and that's what you'll put on your resume.