In a recent article, Christine Julien (Virginia Tech University) challenges the idea that the field of computer science is “dying” in light of changes in the technology sector. Julien emphasizes the value of the training offered through computer science programs, including learning how to create unambiguous instructions for machines, think about an entire logical structure at once, and reason through cause and effect. Pointing to labour market data, she further notes that the mass layoffs in the US tech sector resulted in workers moving into other sectors rather than leaving technology roles altogether. She concludes by reminding readers to be skeptical of headlines.
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