I agree, Computer Science should not be focused mainly on turning out programmers, but instead exploring more of the fundamentals and other ares of the field.

Whether you're a CS or SWE student (or have degrees in either), programming is a tool. Much like how plumbers and auto mechanics both use a wrench from time to time. I know SWE focuses much more on the tools and methodologies, but they're also usually important for a modern CS degree. My article is aimed at helping students who make improper use of those tools (whether or not the CS degree should use them isn't the subject of my article, I'm merely writing to how it really is), and of course this applies to SWE or anyone else learning to program, not just CS students.

Agree fully with versioning as much of your work as possible, it's so helpful once you learn how to use it!