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Episode 51: In, Around, and Beyond the CS Degree with Matt Del Signore

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Key Points From This Episode:

  • Matt's current position at Google, his work with Vue, and his educational background.
  • A look at the panel's interesting and winding journeys through education in tech.
  • The format of computer science degrees aimed at preparation for web development.
  • Assessing the common requirements for computer science degrees for front-end work.
  • The central value of the ability to learn and the challenges this poses to the interview process.
  • Thoughts on new programs that are offered by the likes of Udacity and Google.
  • Training entry-level personnel on the job and gatekeeping associated with certifications.
  • The question of accessibility on the front-end and possible certifications for this.
  • Useful classes that Matt has taken that he would recommend to any front-end developer.
  • Why ethics classes are important for anyone working in tech!
  • The benefits of troubleshooting audio systems, art classes, and working in retail.
  • This week's picks; salt mixes, The Morning Show, Persona 5 Royal, and more!

    • Tweetables:

    • “I was lucky enough to go to a high school that had computer science classes. I started off by learning the 1984 version of GW-BASIC.” — Matt Del Signore [0:02:46]
    • “I learned a lot of stuff I learned on my own. Went to a lot of hackathons and I would talk to people there and then they would teach me stuff.” — Matt Del Signore [0:03:08]
    • “I think with a lot of things, in a lot of industries, we still use degrees and certifications as shorthand for knowledge.” — Matt Del Signore [0:05:43]

      • Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

      • Matt Del Signore
      • Matt Del Signore on LinkedIn
      • Vue NYC Meetup
      • Stony Brook
      • Tron
      • ABET
      • Udacity
      • Codeacademy
      • Code School
      • Pluralsight
      • Udemy
      • Should I Use a Carousel
      • Beautiful Briny Sea
      • Hades
      • The Morning Show
      • Reese Witherspoon
      • Steve Carell
      • Jennifer Aniston
      • Persona 5 Royal
      • Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces
      • Sure Shot — Espresso Blend, Southdown Coffee
      • Nintendo Switch custom accessories, Etsy
      • Enjoy the Vue on Twitter
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