College for coding or self-taught? Do employers prefer experience

>>56075504
>Do employers prefer experience or a degree
Both.

>>56075533
Hmm. Its just a pain because I have the easiest job ever playing Vidya overnight at a disabled man's house while he sleeps. Really dont want to give up the gig to move somewhere with a good school.

>>56075533
this.
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>>56075504
they value a good github desu

>>56075585
He's going to die at some point, might as well prepare for afterwards.

>>56075533
But which is more important? Obviously having both is a plus but which is a bigger plus?

>>56075883
Depends on where you live and how the schools there function.

In my town, businesses have an active input into the school curriculum. So IT graduates come out with knowledge in areas relevant to the local community. This makes them highly preferred by most employers.

>>56075504
You won't be able to allowed for interview if you dont have a degree
So degree>experience

>>56075504
Depends. If you want to get beyond middle management a degree is essential. If you want to be top dog in the skunk works then experience is probably better.

>>56075504
>College for coding
I hate to break it to you, but that's not what computer science is. As far as experience vs degree, some employers will overlook your lack of a degree if you have meaningful projects that demonstrate actual ability. However, even if you are a strong programmer, an actual CS education (or pure math) will put you head and shoulders above everyone else, and you'll have your pick of good jobs.

>>56076642
That doesn't stop them from expecting such degrees.