The computer science degree isn’t dead
Summary
IEEE Spectrum's crossposted piece argues that the computer science degree isn’t dead and that the entry-level pipeline remains viable. It contextualizes unemployment rates for CS grads, emphasizes networking, deploying real projects, and developing practical AI engineering skills (beyond tool fluency), and suggests strategies for breaking into the industry. The article spotlights the importance of real-world experience, open-source contributions, and understanding AI systems beyond mere prompting.