Ask HN: I will teach myself computer science in 2018. Who wants to join?

Post by [deleted] » Wed, Dec 13, 2017, 1:10 AM UTC

drakonka wrote: post #21

I would love to join! I am self taught working as an SE; while I feel reasonably competent at my job I do still run into concepts that are unfamiliar to me, which I know I likely would've learned sooner if I had taken a more structured learning path. This sounds like a great idea.

Post by [deleted] » Wed, Dec 13, 2017, 1:10 AM UTC

pizza wrote: post #20

It might be more effective if you find a master computer scientist, and follow in apprenticeship. Someone who nudges you without using words. Makes you realize you, too, can do it. Knuth's tomes might be a good start.

Post by [deleted] » Wed, Dec 13, 2017, 1:11 AM UTC

rich-ie wrote: post #6

Hi dlet, Glad to see someone else on the same train of thought. I am a product designer and have made the same commitment to myself. I didn't want to dive deeper into programming without also learning the underlying CS at the same time.

Post by [deleted] » Wed, Dec 13, 2017, 1:11 AM UTC

rye-neat wrote: post #10

feocco wrote: post #8

I would like in on this. Could we create a discord server to use :P

Yes, a Slack or Discord channel would be nice.

Post by [deleted] » Wed, Dec 13, 2017, 1:13 AM UTC

inimino wrote: post #15

A few years ago several of us went through SICP in the same spirit. We met only online. It was a great experience and I highly recommend it.