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

Author
The Enjoy the Vue Team
Published
Mon 15 Feb 2021
Episode Link
https://www.enjoythevue.io/episodes/51

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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