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Originally Posted by neonjuice
I would love to become a software developer but at the same time would love to develop new programming languages and maybe new computer architecture, like they do at Intel and Nvidia so forth. I am not sure which degree will get my where I wish to go / most options. The university says that CS is my best choice for options. I thought I would ask you guys. I work as a web programmer right now, which is fine, but I want to be involved where it all really happens.
Just so confused and do not want to waste 4 years of studying.
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That sounds deep. If you have a passion for it, go for it. However, if you're looking to get into development and research ie inventing new programming lanaguages, you might need more than a degree (PHD maybe.... 6-7 ish years study). Is this the route where you wanna go? Depends if you just want a career to put food on the table or if you want to be innovator of new technology. By the way this aint easy.....
If you decide to do a CS degree, it wont be a complete waste, it will be an experience. In 3 years time, you will have a different outlook, perhaps even different objectivies and ambitions. Most importantly, University will introduce you to contacts whithin the industry, if thats what you're lacking.