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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Special Guest: Matt Del Signore.

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