Madison Kanna returns to talk about the benefits of a computer science degree, what bootcamps can offer, and the benefit of being around others learning in a similar direction.Host(s):John Papa @John_PapaWard Bell @WardBellGuest:Madison Kanna on TwitterRecording date: Dec 21, 2023Brought to you byAG GridIdeaBladeResources:Do You Need a CS Degree to be a Developer? (Madison Kanna on YouTube)Madison Kanna on YouTubeMadison Kanna’s code book clubDesign Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-oriented SoftwareCracking the Coding InterviewExercism JavaScript TrackThe Exorcist on IMDBThe Flat Iron BootcampCoding DojoFreeCodeCamp - introduction to JavaScriptTeach Yourself Computer ScienceMicrosoft Learn Student Ambassadors programResilient ManagementDeep WorkTimejumps00:29 Welcome00:54 Introducing Madison Kanna02:06 What's the state of books and code book clubs in 2024?04:49 What is Exercism JavaScript style programming?07:09 Sponsor: Ag Grid08:10 How were CS degrees viewed when you started programming?11:00 What was the biggest value from self studying in programming?17:41 Can you do formal education and more informal education in programming?29:27 Wanting to be around like minded people learning in a similar direction35:20 Sponsor: IdeaBlade36:24 Final thoughtsPodcast editing on this episode done by Chris Enns of Lemon Productions.