A degree is like a signalling device. It is a brief way to signal to others some minimum level of sophistication. There are many more ways to signal your abilit

A degree is like a signalling device. It is a brief way to signal to others some minimum level of sophistication. There are many more ways to signal your abilities nowadays. Having built an independent project makes up for a lack of a CS degree. Some of my friends got lucrative propositions because they were identified as productive contributors to open source projects.