> 1. many talented programmers, especially the ones you want to hire; are fully capable of teaching themselves without a lecturer. If you don't mind me asking:

> 1. many talented programmers, especially the ones you want to hire; are fully capable of teaching themselves without a lecturer. If you don't mind me asking: 1. What proportion of the programmers without a degree you think fall into the "talented" category, compared to those with a degree? 2. Do you consider yourself to be in this group of talented programmers without a degree?