What I’m Actually Learning as a 19-Year-Old SWE Student (And Why)
Why your university degree won't make you employable, and the raw, self-taught roadmap you actually need to build real-world products.
Jun 25, 202614 min read4

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Why your university degree won't make you employable, and the raw, self-taught roadmap you actually need to build real-world products.

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