If you are not good at problem solving you shouldn't do CS

[Jason Voorhees]

Since I get asked this a lot. Only 10% of what you learn in CS is coding. It is mainly a math degree, if you don't like problem solving, logical thinking,, aren't good at math this degree isn't for you. Coding is a tool to implement solutions, but the bulk of CS involves devising those solutions. This requires logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and creativity. Each problem will be unique, and every solution tailor made for that use case. You need to be able to think outside the box and work on a problem for long hours seeing 0 progress on the screen or no real output without without getting bored, burned out or exhausted if you can't do that this degree is not for you. Plain and simple.

 

[asdvek]

Wdym cs isnt that hard of a game rainbow six is harder prob

 

[Jason Voorhees]

Wdym cs isnt that hard of a game rainbow six is harder prob

I didn't say CS is hard. I am just specifying the kind of skill set you need to get good at it

 

[Jason Voorhees]

@666PSL

 

[asdvek]

I didn't say CS is hard. I am just specifying the kind of skill set you need to get good at it

Yeah but in CS u need fast reaction time like u can always get headshot by a russian terrorist with AK, like a fast reaction time is must and u also need good aim and not spray since spread exists

 

[Nick.Harte]

No high iq = No CS

Simple

 

[Nick.Harte]

6’6 Tyrone’s 9inch python is better though

 

[chadcel;]

Since I get asked this a lot. Only 10% of what you learn in CS is coding. It is mainly a math degree, if you don't like problem solving, logical thinking,, aren't good at math this degree isn't for you. Coding is a tool to implement solutions, but the bulk of CS involves devising those solutions. This requires logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and creativity. Each problem will be unique, and every solution tailor made for that use case. You need to be able to think outside the box and work on a problem for long hours seeing 0 progress on the screen or no real output without without getting bored, burned out or exhausted if you can't do that this degree is not for you. Plain and simple.

Most of those STEM degrees are not about the hard skills but more so about your problem solving ability. You can learn to code, you can learn to solve equations but it's important to know how to work through very difficult problems methodically.

I think thats the most valuable thing you can learn from a degree like that. IMO my comp sci degree helps a lot in life because I can think better and make better decisions across all areas.