At 02:00 PM 8/28/2002 -0700, you wrote: >Paul, > >I'd have to with your statement below. Some of the best programmers I know >don't have degrees. Likewise, I've also seen some programmers (who have >degrees) but can't seem to come up with anything original in the way of >problem solving.
I have to agree with the second one. I have seen people with book smarts who just aren't able to apply their knowledge to real-world applications. I have yet to work with someone without a CS degree who I didn't think could benefit from some computer science knowledge, though. I do understand that they don't necessarily have to sit through computer classes to gain that knowledge. >Its as though everything they know came from a book. In >many cases the degree doesn't say much other than they know how to read a >textbook, memorize a few things, and then regurgitate it on a final exam. Many HR oriented people would see a degree as proof that the person can focus and achieve a goal. >One question that is always worth asking during the interviewing process is >"What types of things/programs do you work on in your spare time?" If you >get an answer like "...not much really, I go fishing on the weekends..." >then chances are you've got a "programmer" who's in it more for the money >than the love of programming. Arguments could definitely be made for that, however I still think getting away from the computer for a bit is good for me. -- Jeffry Houser | mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Need a Web Developer? Contact me! AIM: Reboog711 | Phone: 1-203-379-0773 -- My CFMX Book: <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0072225564/instantcoldfu-20> My Books: http://www.instantcoldfusion.com My Band: http://www.farcryfly.com ______________________________________________________________________ Signup for the Fusion Authority news alert and keep up with the latest news in ColdFusion and related topics. http://www.fusionauthority.com/signup.cfm FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
