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#013 - Landing your First Coding Job with James Q Quick

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The Value of a Computer Science Degree and the Difference Between Fundamentals and Practical Skills

A discussion on whether it is worth obtaining a CS degree later in life, highlighting the expense and contrasting it with the benefits for 18-year-olds. The speaker shares their personal experience and the disparity between theoretical knowledge and practical skills in computer science education.

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