Nick L. started doing that at eBlox before he left. I think it is a great
idea. There are people who seem wonderful during an interview but can't code
to save their lives.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chad Woolley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <jug-discussion@tucson-jug.org>
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 10:37 AM
Subject: Re: [jug-discussion] professional degree programs
Man I haven't seen this many big responses on the list in a long time :)
My .02 - many of the smartest developers I've worked with in recent
years have had non-tech degrees like English, Sociology, etc.
On a related note: IMHO, quality companies who "get it" with regards
to quality programmers don't care too much about degrees if you have
street cred. For example, my company's interview process involves
pair-programming with the CEO technical lead, and pairing on real-live
projects. I think suggesting this approach to potential employees is
a great way to distinguish yourself, and find out a lot about the
company in the process.
-- Chad
On 8/23/07, Craig Barber <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hey All,
I'm going on the 3rd year of my full-time career in software
development now. Probably not unlike many others out there I was
enticed away from completing my undergraduate degree for full-time
work at a software development startup, and now Im looking into
finishing up my degree. Unfortunately I've discovered that the UofA's
CS program isn't really practical for professionals such as myself,
as most of their CS courses are only offered during core business
hours. I was wondering if any of you out there have experience and/or
opinions on the quality of some of the programs out there tailored
for professionals. For example, I've been researching the University
of Phoenix. They have an online program which offers a BS tailored
for software engineering: http://www.phoenix.edu/
online_and_campus_programs/degree_programs/
degree_programs_description.aspx?progversion=5&locationid=-1
For you employers and/or educators out there: Which programs do
you
consider reputable and of good quality? Which programs would you
recommend staying away from? How do you measure up a potential
employee who has a degree from a program like this compared to a
traditional university? Any feedback is welcome.
-Craig Barber
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