Comment Re:Associate degree(s) (Score 1) 347
Sadly the "web development" courses I have taken are a joke, and I don't know very many schools that offer a web dev degree.
Comment ORIGINAL POSTER: List of Code Schools (Score 1) 347
So I've been getting a lot of great emails in response to my post. It seems that a common solution to my problem is a code school/code bootcamp. I've been recommended programs such as Portland Code School, Flatiron in New York City, and Boston Startup School. I think these are a great idea and very well may be my next step in my career.
I think it will be beneficial for me and anyone else who may be in my position if we can aggregate an extensive list of these programs, for I've found it hard to search for them on google. Thanks slashdot for all your responses.
Side note: Most of the programs I have managed to find are Ruby on Rails based. I think RoR is a great framework, but I would be more interested in one that teaches a JavaScript/Node stack.
Submission + - Ask Slashdot: Alternatives to the Canonical Computer Science Degree 1
connorblack writes: "I want to be a web developer, and everyday I ask myself the same question: why am I wasting my time getting a computer science degree? I feel like I'm trapped- most of the courses I spend all my time on are far removed from the skills I need to succeed as a web developer. But on the other hand, I can't imagine another degree that would allow me to stay in a programming mindset. The fact is that web development has taken huge bounds in the last few years, and sadly most universities haven't caught up. Computer science is a field that overlaps with web development, but getting a computer science degree to become a web developer is like getting a zoology degree to become a veterinarian. Close, but no cigar. So here's the deal: I'm in my second year of a computer science degree, and the thought of wasting two more years, getting left in the dust, and becoming irrelevant has me horrified. I want to start my web development career now. Or at least as soon as possible. I can drop out and devote 6 months to teaching myself, but I want something more structured. Something that has the benefits of a classroom and an authority figure, but which teaches me exactly what I need to know to do what I want to do. Any suggestions?"
Comment Re:what about educated believers? (Score 1) 1142
Acknowledging that intelligent design is utter stupidity; believing in a Christian Catholic god.
How do you live with such a level of cognitive dissonance...
Doesn't seem very educated to me...
Submission + - Ask Slashdot: Best Book Or Game To Introduce Kids To Programming? 1
connorblack writes: My very gifted nephew is about to turn 9 this month and I would love to get him some sort of fun, engaging book or game to introduce him to the basic concepts of programming. I have a feeling if approached correctly he would absolutely devour the subject (he is already working through mathematics at an 8th grade level). What I first was looking at were the Lego Mindstorm programmable robots- which would have been perfect, if only they weren't around 300 dollars... So if there's anything similar (or completely new!) you've either heard praise about or used yourself with your kids, it would be great to get a recommendation. Also if possible I would want to stick to an under 100 dollar budget.
Slashdot Top Deals
When the bosses talk about improving productivity, they are never talking about themselves.
