Has anyone hired a programming/CS tutor?

2 pointsnew_user86753094y ago2 comments

I work in embedded and mostly use Python to call underlying C. I'd like to understand what's going on "under the hood". I don't have a formal CS background.

bottomupcs has been an awesome resource! teachyourselfcs is a good starting place, but I'd like to accelerate my progress.

My understanding is, in a CS program, courses such as Data Structures and Algorithms - theory, is taken at the same time as Networking, Operating Systems, and Distributed Systems - applications.

I view studying CS as a long term goal. Short term, I want to build up C literacy and contribute more to my team.

Has anyone tried hiring a programming/CS tutor to help curate a study plan and review code? If so, what was the experience like? Would you suggest a different path?

I anticipate a high hourly rate for a tutoring service. Any suggestions for vetting a tutor?

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3minus14y ago

> Would you suggest a different path?

I did a master's degree. There were 6 required prerequisite classes including Calculus and some Comp Sci classes (which you can take at a community college). The master's itself was 10 classes.

The obvious disadvantages of a master's degree are cost and time investment. On the other hand, I think it gets you more interviews and a higher salary. For me personally, I find it infinitely more motivating to study when I'm enrolled in a class. I just would never have the discipline to work my way through a textbook otherwise.

brezelgoring4y ago

You don't need to pay, write me on twitter DMs @_cianobacteria and I'll send some goodies your way.

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