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#146 From Failing Programming Class to Senior Software Engineer with Tadas Petra

The freeCodeCamp Podcast

CHAPTER

The Value of Education in Software Engineering

This chapter explores the significance of formal education versus practical learning in the software engineering field, particularly contrasting computer engineering and computer science degrees. The speakers emphasize that networking and hands-on experience, such as that provided by freeCodeCamp, often hold more value than the skills acquired through traditional academic pathways.

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