On Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 3:29 PM, Gramma44 <jimandirene@bresnan.net> wrote:
Hello, all! My son is applying to different colleges and is interested
in a possible career using the Ruby on Rails. Any suggestions as to
programs or colleges that would be a benefit? He would like to start
at the community college level and work his way up.
Thanks!
Gramma44, I received a B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University
of Illinois and their goal is to teach theory and concepts first. Then use a language(s) to
enforce these concepts second. For example, the University of Illinois currently uses Java
programming language to enforce these concepts in the introductory and data-structures
courses. Also, my school would allow one to apply for independent study section by submitting
a project proposal to a professor and if it's accepted, then one would have choice of programming
language.
Next, this theory and concepts can be applied to any programming language and you'll be able to
better market yourself when it comes time to look for a job. Furthermore, many companies will
most likely require a degree in Computer Science for a software engineering position. Also, this is
usually the first thing they look for when looking at a resume.
In short, my recommendation for your son would be to get a degree in Computer Science and supplement
this with private course(s) and self study in Ruby and/or Rails. The private courses are recognized as well by
potential employers especially when they have sent some of their own employee(s) to the same course.
For example, a lot of companies that do Ruby and Rails development recognize Pragmatic Studio and
others that provide similar services.
Good luck,
-Conrad
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