A CS Degree is not needed to be successful as a Software Engineer
There are 3 more important factors that makes you successful!
Intro
Being a Software Engineer at the current time is a lot different than it was 10-20 years ago. I can’t talk about 20 years ago, because I haven’t yet started my career, but 10 years ago, the mindset that you need a degree to be a Software Engineer, was quite common.
And now, especially in the last 5 years, there has been quite a shift in our industry. A lot of people decide to pursue a career as a software engineer by learning themselves. Is that the way to go? Read on!
Why a CS Degree is not needed
What makes you successful as a Software Engineer is also lot different at this time than it was some time ago. Some time ago, with just pure technical knowledge you might be successful, but not at this time anymore.
Skills such as good communication, problem-solving, teamwork and overall being a great person to work with are becoming more and more important. And you don’t get these particular skills in universities.
Also the same is true with technical knowledge. You do get some specific kn…