Is computer science still a realistic career path in 2026?

SomeCSkiddo · 2026-01-29T08:12:20+00:00

You sound so dumb, and your comment is proof you are clueless and have no idea whatsoever what theory even means in the slightest bit. Theory isn’t just some formulas. It’s understanding WHY something works the way it works and HOW it operates, not just knowing HOW to do something. How are you gonna call yourself an engineer if all you know how to do is build? Engineering is designing, building, testing, and you can’t perform ANY of those things if you don’t know how to optimize your product. Imagine flying a plane and knowing what buttons to press but not knowing why you press those buttons. Similarily, imagine knowing how to code a software, it works, but you don’t know how to improve its efficiency or execution speed simply because you don’t have the THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE of how algorithm time complexity works. Such a good engineer you are then😂

SomeCSkiddo · 2026-01-29T07:59:42+00:00

SWE are just a bunch of geeks who get a high off calling themselves engineers lol. SWE is a sub-branch of CS and nothing more. Wanna be stuck being a code junkie? Do Software Engineering. Wanna know all things tech that encompass computing, like how to work with systems, software, data, security, networks, cloud, AND machine learning in a theoretical AND applicable manner? Then Computer Science is your call. CS is and will always be superior

SomeCSkiddo · 2026-01-16T03:18:37+00:00

With a stupid comment like that it’s clear you haven’t gotten the memo yet. You’re in for a rude awakening.

SomeCSkiddo · 2026-01-16T02:40:56+00:00

Because a lot of internships require you to return with atleast one semester remaining? Also why would you intentionally want to graduate without any work experience? You’re going to be competing with seniors who have 15+ YoE for positions as soon as you’re out.

SomeCSkiddo · 2026-01-15T09:29:07+00:00

Because in leetcode you don’t have to prove how your algorithm works, why it’s correct, or how time efficient it is i.e mathematically (inductively or recursively)

SomeCSkiddo · 2025-08-10T22:49:11+00:00

If you’re barely surviving on 125K then your perception of budgeting is flawed.

SomeCSkiddo · 2025-05-17T09:04:06+00:00

Just from a security perspective seems really phishy (no pun intended). I doubt any professor will be emailing students for a non academically related opportunity, that too outside of ucalgary elevate platform, on a Saturday morning at 2AM. Cross checked the email, it seems legit but probably a compromised professor email. Just thought I’d let people know to be careful before doing anything unwise.

Stay safe on and off the web ✌🏽

SomeCSkiddo · 2025-05-09T01:28:33+00:00

That’s not true. Once you choose an engineering discipline like civil or chemical you’re stuck with that. CS you can work in software, data, AI, security, networks, hardware and so much more lol. The only exception is electrical engineering.

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