It is just education. It is hard to argue that going through the course is not making you a better programmer or that knowing someone did is not a strong signal

It is just education. It is hard to argue that going through the course is not making you a better programmer or that knowing someone did is not a strong signal they can implement complex requirements. What code does one have to show for college. That is not the point. I think the author just realized he either doesnt need to send that strong a signal thtough pure education (maybe his work allows him todo it cheaper) or the course is too hard for him(again not an insult I think I would feel the same)