Ask HN: Has the CS curriculum been dumbed down over the past decade?

1 pointsjarulraj2y ago3 comments

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What makes you think that?

It is based on the feedback shared by an undergraduate student -- pretty subjective. For instance, it is possible to graduate with a CS degree without even taking an introductory course on systems.

thfuran2y ago

It's also possible to work for a decade in the industry without even knowing what you're referring to.

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mtmail2y ago

What makes you think that?

jarulrajOP2y ago

It is based on the feedback shared by an undergraduate student -- pretty subjective. For instance, it is possible to graduate with a CS degree without even taking an introductory course on systems.

thfuran2y ago

It's also possible to work for a decade in the industry without even knowing what you're referring to.

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