Ask a Dev: Does a Developer Need a Computer Science Degree?

The newest video in our Ask a Dev series discusses what's more important for an aspiring developer: a computer science degree or a great portfolio.

Andrew Frederick, an iOS engineer, explains that both a degree and professional experience are useful ways for a developer to gain skills. For instance, while you work towards a degree, you can have a development job, complete an internship or work on open-source projects to apply what you learn in the classroom to the profession.

See also: 6 Ways to Get a Tech Job Without a Tech Degree

"There's a lot that you can learn in school, and it's very valuable, but you can learn a whole lot more on your own," he says Read more...

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