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

Feb 15 '21

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]

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Special Guest: Matt Del Signore.