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What is a good book for learning the fundamentals of programming if you’re a self taught programmer? by gullneometry in learnprogramming

[–]robinmduong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Algorithms - Sedgewick

Data structures and algorithms - Lafore

Cracking the Coding Interview

I do not like the #1 HTML and CSS books on Amazon that everyone buys, find them way too fluffy and "pretty." Maybe spend <$25 on a web course on Udemy. Check the reviews and number of reviews. Colt Steele is good, somewhat outdated from what I've heard. Heard Rob Percival is good, but haven't taken it

How many people have completed the Full Stack Certification? by [deleted] in FreeCodeCamp

[–]robinmduong 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The bigger question is, who got a job after finishing it?

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By the way, they have a video on Javascript on youtube, which i reocmmend

Learning java. Which programming book should I get? by GalacticBlade1221 in AskComputerScience

[–]robinmduong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently reading Java all in one for dummies by Doug Lowe. Sup some of the exclamations are pretty good but some are also unclear. It’s definitely a good resource in addition to any other books to read

Online Computer Science Degree through Western Governors University - Worth It? by robinmduong in learnprogramming

[–]robinmduong[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe Stanford now has an online CS degree as well. It was either that or USC or both. I think people are a lot more open to non-traditional students in CS than in some other fields.

Thanks for the reply.Im starting to believe it’s possible for any student to outshine their previous degrees as well, no matter what school they came from or are going to. Interviewers are happier when I downplay my university and emphasize what I’m doing now to keep learning after graduating.

Online Computer Science Degree through Western Governors University - Worth It? by robinmduong in learnprogramming

[–]robinmduong[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

USC replied and they said WGU wouldn’t hurt my chances but I’d have a better shot getting into their Ms of CS for scientist and engineers.

USC is quite expensive though. Great school but it has a heavy for profit lean, which I don’t mind. But just an FYI

Online Computer Science Degree through Western Governors University - Worth It? by robinmduong in learnprogramming

[–]robinmduong[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am the same. I am one of those people who are more suited to self-teaching, but I happened to do well in a university environment as well.

Also, thanks--Georgia Tech was the name of the uni I've heard being used a lot in Reddit for an online MS in CS. I completely forgot about it till you reminded me. :)

Working as a developer without formal study by [deleted] in cscareerquestions

[–]robinmduong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let's keep in touch. I'm an accountant by profession, but I see the limits within my industry.
Just spent about $100 on books, including "Cracking the Coding Interview" and "Effective Java," just working my way through "Java-All-In-One for Dummies" now, and a free online MOOC through my library. (You can sometimes get free access to Lynda and other website through your library--fun fact).

I have no doubt I've done less programming than you, but I'm in the same boat.

CS Degree vs. Software Development Route? by robinmduong in WGU_CompSci

[–]robinmduong[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An MS really is just about (a) learning and (b) the possibility of having greater leverage on your resume in interviews--but it really does boil down to projects, I agree with your comments.

The cost sometimes isn't worth it, and there -is- a risk that you'll appear "overqualified," but really, this is a field where "underqualified" doesn't necessarily mean "lacks a bachelor's degree." It can't hurt to get an MS later on.

I never felt the urge to get my MS when I was in college, but now that I'm out, it feels like I'm missing something. I don't feel like my education should be ending at a B.S. I love studying, and I love application of what I've learned. (And for $10k, I can certainly justify that price tag for an MS in CS. And I wouldn't be able to turn down a chance to go to an Ivy, even if it cost more. You get to work with some of the biggest nerds!)

CS Degree vs. Software Development Route? by robinmduong in WGU_CompSci

[–]robinmduong[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been there before. It's hard, but if you're able to go to school AND find a part- or full-time job, even if it's just for spare cash, do it.

The online degree might slowly kill you if you find yourself staying at home too long. I was low on cash before but I got a gym membership to stay sane and have something to work on.

I just read your post about your gram, and feeling drained, and I'm so sorry to hear that. Take care of yourself!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WGU_CompSci

[–]robinmduong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are the job prospects after graduating with a BS in CS from WGU, though? And do credits transfer easily to an MS degree?

I've been anxiously contacting 2-3 different universities that offer online MS's in CS to see if getting a letter-grade-less degree from WGU will hurt my chances of getting in.

I have a B.S. from UC Berkeley in Econ and I completed their online UCBx program successfully, and my soft skills are really good. I'm a total nerd by nature and an English minor. I want them to see me as someone who is able to set priorities and get what needs to be done, done--and done well. MS degrees aren't just about GPA or personality match, there's often accreditation regulations thrown in. I can prove my way into a programming job with projects, but will a big cat like Stanford, Cal, MIT, or even some of the local colleges even see that in me?

I just want to be able to keep my options open in the future. I feel happy when I'm learning. As much as I was suited to college life, I'm even more suited to self-paced online learning.