Why do so few people major in computer science?
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#4Anyone have an archived version? Looks like it's hosted on wordpress and the database got hammered.
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#5Because database connections are hard.
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#6Anyone have an archived version? Looks like it's hosted on wordpress and the database got hammered.
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#7I still suspect it's this reason from the post:
> You don’t need a CS degree to be a developer
With another catch. Basically, a lot of people don't intend to go into the tech industry right away. No, they end up in it because it's one of the faster growing industries with decent financial prospects.
So they learn something else, work in a different field for a bit (or a low paid retail job) then end up going into tech where the jobs and money are.
Not everyone is 'passionate' about the subject.
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#9Because college is funner when you don't have to take the CS weeder course.
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#10> I think that people who go to college decide on what to major in significantly based on two factors: earning potential and whether a field is seen as high-status.
Also laziness, virtue signaling, dilettance, and genuine interest.