MadarasBlade:


These courses are rudimentary and not taught in depth, so if that's the sole reason you're going for comp sci, i am sorry to disappoint you.

Nigerian universities need to do better.

Bro, I want you to do some personal research, check some american tech companies requirements for employment online and you will know the degree is not useless. You will see a lot ready to employ computer sci. graduates without experience, while requesting self-taught to have minimum three-years experience. Though, a dull computer sci. grad. will drop at the interview section.

Concerning courses being rudimentary, have you seen any first-class grads who only stick with the syllabus, they always go extra-curriculum to get the first-class. So even as a student, to be highly employable, you have to be outstanding.

DrLevi:

Unless you're a genius, I can promise you can't get good at both simultaneously.

Leetcode is not easy, forget how tensa preaches it, that thing is confusing as hell. Data structures themselves are no joke. Then add understand A* and other algorithms. You could spend a whole day and still can't implement Dijkstra's.

Having to learn Spring Boot alongside that means you want to land your first job after 3 years.

Tensa can preach about DSA because he has years of React experience under his belt. A newbie that can't write a simple stickman or host a simple FastAPi server learning DSA(without a comp sci degree) certainly must like being hired and fired because DSA only gets you a job, doesn't help you keep one

Thank you bro. What most don't know is that the guy Tenza has been in this game for so long, following his path as a novice may burn you out

Telegon:

Thank you bro. What most don't know is that the guy Tenza has been in this game for so long, following his path as a novice may burn you out

2 years is long . You can literally trace my posts when I started coding and I was asking for css help right here on nairaland.

tensazangetsu20:


2 years is long . You can literally trace my posts when I started coding and I was asking for css help right here on nairaland.

2 years no long? Especially since I know you to be someone who throws at least 8 - 10 hours into it daily

Telegon:

Bro, I want you to do some personal research, check some american tech companies requirements for employment online and you will know the degree is not useless. You will see a lot ready to employ computer sci. graduates without experience, while requesting self-taught to have minimum three-years experience. Though, a dull computer sci. grad. will drop at the interview section.

Concerning courses being rudimentary, have you seen any first-class grads who only stick with the syllabus, they always go extra-curriculum to get the first-class. So even as a student, to be highly employable, you have to be outstanding.

This is true asf

But yet tech influences are preaching the gospel of "no degree to get a remote job".

Thereby, making folks ditch school to attend bootcamps even when they have the time and money to do so.

One thing I don't like about we Nigerians is that, we don't like following laid down procedures.
We love to create shortcuts.


Despite this your preaching of getting a Cs degree if you can...... self-taught programmers will still pick jamb form and put mech eng or marine eng or medicine lol...knowing fully well that they intend to work as a programmer after graduation.

fman:

Why not dive into PHP for backend?
It's server side programming language.

You sound dumb , someone is learning a skill , u re advising a dump it and learn another.'


Someone is learning how to drive a car , u dey advice am to dump it and learn how to drive aeroplane , that eroplane flies in the sky.

How does that relate to what , he is learning.

u just sounded like a newby that just get to know what PHP is.

logik29:

This is true asf

But yet tech influences are preaching the gospel of "no degree to get a remote job".

Thereby, making folks ditch school to attend bootcamps even when they have the time and money to do so.

One thing I don't like about we Nigerians is that, we don't like following laid down procedures.
We love to create shortcuts.

Despite this your preaching of getting a Cs degree if you can...... self-taught programmers will still pick jamb form and put mech eng or marine eng or medicine lol...knowing fully well that they intend to work as a programmer after graduation.

The bolded hit the nail on the head. I pray they listen

I've also been a victim of this your post, that's why I'm trying to incentivize others. And the tons of misleading informations online are the ones causing this.

Even on this nairaland, there's a thread that dissuade people from going to higher inst. at all, that prospective students should just focus on programming and making money when they finish high school.

Telegon:

The bolded hit the nail on the head. I pray they listen

I've also been a victim of this your post, that's why I'm trying to incentivize others. And the tons of misleading informations online are the ones causing this.

Even on this nairaland, there's a thread that dissuade people from going to higher inst. at all, that prospective students should just focus on programming and making money when they finish high school.

Exactly boss.

This tech influencers aren't helping matters.

The few of them that put out genuine info don't get views and likes.

Firstly, how on earth can one combine programming and tech influencing?

You Don sabi good dsa and system design wella wey you still get time to dey create road map threads every 10 mins on twitter?

fman:

You are a macro dumbass for mentioning me..
It proves and depicts your nonchalant mediocrity...
I only suggested
I never told him to dump....
Oga learn to read with deep meaning and understanding
Instead of jumping to conclusions.
I have been in the programming field a long time.

Deep meaning in what exactly,

Someone said he's learning frontend ,

and ur advice is by saying why not php.

Whats Deep in ur word ?,

The only thing i see that's deep is the emptiness of your brain

logik29:


Exactly boss.

This tech influencers aren't helping matters.

The few of them that put out genuine info don't get views and likes.

Firstly, how on earth can one combine programming and tech influencing?

You Don sabi good dsa and system design wella wey you still get time to dey create road map threads every 10 mins on twitter?

You no sabi wetin you dey talk....
The tech youtubers who are programmers that their niche is all about programming are what? Are those one's not tech influencers too? Joma tech and the rest?

codesngr:




Deep meaning in what exactly,

Someone said he's learning frontend ,

and ur advice is by saying why not php.

Whats Deep in ur word ?,

The only thing i see that's deep is the emptiness of your brain

You just wan show ur stupidity and mediocrity..
You mentioning me depicts u r not smart enough.. your r just a cheap programmer with no portfolio.

TastyFriedPussy:


You no sabi wetin you dey talk....
The tech youtubers who are programmers that their niche is all about programming are what? Are those one's not tech influencers too? Joma tech and the rest?

You know deep down the people I refer to as tech influencers.

This people are different from the youtubers that put up content to help others. These ones will never tell you to ditch your degree and attend a bootcamp.

I remember when Compiler Construction, a course I took in 300l was difficult to me....it was through them I understood that course and passed my exams.

But you see these other tech influencers I'm talking about that are on tiktok, sc, twitter. Most of them spread false info.

I hope you understand what I mean? You grab?

logik29:

You know deep down the people I refer to as tech influencers.

This people are different from the youtubers that put up content to help others. These ones will never tell you to ditch your degree and attend a bootcamp.

I remember when Compiler Construction, a course I took in 300l was difficult to me....it was through them I understood that course and passed my exams.

But you see these other tech influencers I'm talking about that are on tiktok, sc, twitter. Most of them spread false info.

I hope you understand what I mean? You grab?

okeyyyyyy... What level did you guys do data structures?

logik29:

You know deep down the people I refer to as tech influencers.

This people are different from the youtubers that put up content to help others. These ones will never tell you to ditch your degree and attend a bootcamp.

I remember when Compiler Construction, a course I took in 300l was difficult to me....it was through them I understood that course and passed my exams.

But you see these other tech influencers I'm talking about that are on tiktok, sc, twitter. Most of them spread false info.

I hope you understand what I mean? You grab?

okeyyyyyy, I grab now... What level did you guys do data structures?

tensazangetsu20:


Men I don talk even if e go take me 2 years to get good at this no problem. I rather suffer for two years of my life and enjoy myself for the next 20 years. It's My own masters degree cause even if I leave Nigeria I still can't get a good job without knowing dsa. See that nairalander who went to Canada and schooled at university of toronto he still couldn't get employed until he started leetcoding and he was doing odd jobs. Took him more than a year. He was even lucky he went as a permanent resident. Some countries have very short time between graduating as a student and getting a work visa. If you don't have your fundamentals you might find yourself in Nigeria as it will be almost impossible getting placement.

I'm already half way through my journey. By October, cold mails for interviews will start.

That reminds me, please tag me to they guys post(the guys in canada). I want I view it again.

logik29:

The result if this is that the level of difficulty for interview questions will be tougher.

There's a joke that In India, to get into Google you have to prep lc hards very well and pray to God lol for you to pass the interview

Funny. Though medium is what a bunch do. The reason why Indians are good at it, is:
.1. They do competitive programming more, which is more difficult than DSA

2. The competition is high, so they have to be above average

For smart programmers in Nigeria, it's best to learn it now and take advantage of the opportunities.

Hannania:
Funny. Though medium is what a bunch do. The reason why Indians are good at it, is:
.1. They do competitive programming more, which is more difficult than DSA

2. The competition is high, so they have to be above average

For smart programmers in Nigeria, it's best to learn it now and take advantage of the opportunities.

This reminds me of a reddit joke.

Leetcode prepares you for a good job. Competitive programming ensures that you will absolutely never have sex again.

TastyFriedPussy:
okeyyyyyy, I grab now... What level did you guys do data structures?

200l first semester boss

tensazangetsu20:


This reminds me of a reddit joke.

Leetcode prepares you for a good job. Competitive programming ensures that you will absolutely never have sex again.

. I saw a lady that graduated from Nnamdi Azikiwa uni last year, got a mail from a recruiter for interview. She asked for 4 months to prepare, and then she smashed it. She's in London now. This happened just last year.

She was contacted because she do attempt google coding competition monthly. I checked, and I noticed less than 5 Nigerians world wide participate.

Like this, I'm attempting the next three this year, until I get to the top 200, which gives automatically an invite for interview.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.benjamindada.com/chidera-olibie-how-i-got-into-google/amp/

Hannania:
. I saw a lady that graduated from Nnamdi Azikiwa uni last year, got a mail from a recruiter for interview. She asked for 4 months to prepare, and then she smashed it. She's in London now. This happened just last year.

She was contacted because she do attempt google coding competition monthly. I checked, and I noticed less than 5 Nigerians world wide participate.

Like this, I'm attempting the next three this year, until I get to the top 200, which gives automatically an invite for interview.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.benjamindada.com/chidera-olibie-how-i-got-into-google/amp/

She started DSA since 2017 she was in third year or second year then o. Nna men probably have done over 1000 questions before graduation. Getting a FAANG interview no hard na passing am be the koko. Recruiters plenty na to disturb them tire.

tensazangetsu20:


She started DSA since 2017 she was in third year or second year then o. Nna men probably have done over 1000 questions before graduation. Getting a FAANG interview no hard na passing am be the koko. Recruiters plenty na to disturb them tire.

Baba I want to buy laptop 3gb ram n dualcore then use linux on it, is this advisable? Na just de money I fit afford
Abeg reply me I won start programming hav been following

dxsu:


Baba I want to buy laptop 3gb ram n dualcore then use linux on it, is this advisable? Na just de money I fit afford
Abeg reply me I won start programming hav been following

Don't waste your money. Even with Linux installed the laptop is useless.

tensazangetsu20:


Don't waste your money. Even with Linux installed the laptop is useless.

So what should I do have waited for too long na, I need to start sooner or later
Support me na boss

dxsu:

So what should I do have waited for too long na, I need to start sooner or later
Support me na boss

So laptops come in 3gb ram?
It's better you hold your money and continue till you can afford a better one. At least 8gb ram laptop. Pls don't mistakenly buy dual core. No go throway money in a hurry make e no frustrate your efforts.

Lastbornbuns:

So laptops come in 3gb ram?
It's better you hold your money and continue till you can afford a better one. At least 8gb ram laptop. Pls don't mistakenly buy dual core. No go throway money in a hurry make e no frustrate your efforts.

Ok tnks bro

tensazangetsu20:


Don't waste your money. Even with Linux installed the laptop is useless.

Why are you misleading people, I'm using a hp 4gb laptop with windows installed and nothing is wrong with it

Fourpockets:


Why are you misleading people, I'm using a hp 4gb laptop with windows installed and nothing is wrong with it

Him b boss na
And him go dey frustrate person with him posts, help person dem nor go help, giveaway dem nor go do...LIFE

tensazangetsu20:


This reminds me of a reddit joke.

Leetcode prepares you for a good job. Competitive programming ensures that you will absolutely never have sex again.

Lol...

Fourpockets:


Why are you misleading people, I'm using a hp 4gb laptop with windows installed and nothing is wrong with it

...

Hannania:
. I saw a lady that graduated from Nnamdi Azikiwa uni last year, got a mail from a recruiter for interview. She asked for 4 months to prepare, and then she smashed it. She's in London now. This happened just last year.

She was contacted because she do attempt google coding competition monthly. I checked, and I noticed less than 5 Nigerians world wide participate.

Like this, I'm attempting the next three this year, until I get to the top 200, which gives automatically an invite for interview.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.benjamindada.com/chidera-olibie-how-i-got-into-google/amp/

I never knew one could be invited for job interview like she was.

Google gave her 4 technical interviews and 1 behavioral interview. The whole 4 technical interviews were on DSA. Mehn!!!

dxsu:


Him b boss na
And him go dey frustrate person with him posts, help person dem nor go help, giveaway dem nor go do...LIFE

i even run racing games on my laptop sometimes(asphalt and i dont have any performance issues with it