Computer Science University Advice

[@AmCanTech]

The copying code is a very important piece of advice. In the short term, it's easy. But in the long term, only you lose out.

[@jimmybob4306]

#1 For me is comment your code while writing it

[@heedmywarning2792]

yes, because months later you will not remember what is what.

[@Lucy-dk5cz]

If you are writing code that requires comments to understand then your code is poorly written to begin with.

[@heedmywarning2792]

@@Lucy-dk5cz Hell no! Other people may need to see the code and make changes later. Also, if you are working for certain types of companies, they may require some standardization. And if you make a program and need to change some parameters 15 years later, the comments are useful to explain the purpose of a certain section of code. A programmer may be able to look at code and know what it does, but it could not be immediately apparent WHY it was done in that manner.

[@Lucy-dk5cz]

Heed My Warning 15 years is a long time and comments rarely end up getting updated resulting in more confusion than if you just wrote clean code to begin with. If someone looks at your code and can’t figure out why it is written the it’s poor code to begin with

[@Ripple007]

@@Lucy-dk5cz no

[@tomas.koranda]

A great way to not get overwhelmed by the amount of information is to study ahead. Before the semester begins take a look at your coursework. Sometimes you can find old recorded lectures online, or just read the presentations or other materials.

[@garrygemmell5676]

You bring back memories i agree with all you say spot on dude especially sitting at the front that brings back memories - you only sat at the back if you had a hangover or smoked too much reefer and needed a sleep roflmao! I started when i was at school programming machine code computer games in the 80's for a variety of companies and when i went to uni p breezed the first year even got an A+ in mathematics which i hated but like you i found it tedious half of the stuff like statistics, modelling were downright boring and the maths so i dropped out halfway thorugh 2nd year and got a job programming Sabre flight booking systems. The one thing i will say is that what you are taught at uni has no bearing in the coding in real life - when i went to work for JVC i was given into trouble for using structured programming all the Japanese programs on the system were in pure spaghetti code with goto's in every 20 lines of code, trying to make head or tail of it was a nightmare not to mention half of it was in Japanese Kanji - but here is the thing --- it made the Japanaese code faster - using procs and func made the code slower so in essence what you get taught at uni for the most part is pretty useless when you are thrown into the real world! Maybe its different now but i seriously doubt it after working for a recent Financial reconciliations company their software cube is used in many banks etc and the code is a nightmare all the programmers for this comapny hate it and the staff turnover is ridiculous - I have more fun as a network engineer and sysadmin now programming aint what it used to be - too much memory and storage makes you sloppy - back in the day we only had 32k 20 of which was taken up by the screen real estate then you were left with about 10k for programming but David Braben made Elite run in it - quite the best programming i have ever seen - a bygone era! Sadly i should have stayed with gaming as the business world and Cobol85, Dbase IV , Paradox, Lotus123 macro scripting etc was deadly dull and boring The best advice is NOT TO GO TO UNI - Get experience in a traineeship or do your own thing at home writing apps etc - Uni is not all its cracked up to be i hated it with a vengeance could not wait to go home either as all my friends had dropped out after first year anyway so i was left in lecture halls with all the people i did not get on with.

[@quacka7376]

This video was so helpful for me, I'm a few months away from starting a CS degree and this was great to give me an idea of what I should expect. Thanks :D

[@flippa4220]

I‘m finishing my CS degree next year and I can second your advice 👍🏼

[@cavemanthegamer7333]

Can you recommend some books for me please I'm about to start my cs degree

[@flippa4220]

Solomon Ollason for is it’s mostly in courses, but it’s overall less programming than I expected

[@flippa4220]

CAVEMAN THEGAMER I‘m sure your Profs will give you more detail on books to read. It’s unlikely that anything I’d recommend ends up being 100% relevant to your lectures

[@salmansaahu1376]

Hello may i get ur Instagram id sir? I have a question to ask you

[@NewbGamingNetworks]

I appreciate this a ton. I’m having a hard time staying motivated and your specific explanations were spot on.

[@Rochie]

I started my Digital Forensics and Cyber Security course today. Thank you for the tips i really appreciate your videos keep up the good work!

[@sleaf6]

This is my last semester of college before I graduate. I’m taking Cryptography, Advanced Algorithms (lots of math), Attacks and Countermeasures, OS (we get to build one). The only thing I have to add to that is; always be humble. There are times where I am the most knowledgeable, or the “smartest” in the group and I have learned to be helpful but not giving all the answers and not appearing to know a great deal. Worked on learning to code and how computers worked (hacked the shit out of win 98); got into RE and hacking, all that fun stuff over 10 years. I brought that with me to college. Luckily I knew to keep my mouth shut as I can’t help everyone, there are some I don’t want to help because they aren’t motivated and look for an easy way out. Don’t waste my time if you don’t want to actually learn. And lastly if you don’t really like to code, it’s ok not to. It’s not an easy thing, and torture if you don’t like it. So stop, change majors early. It only gets harder as the years roll by

[@dieginac2547]

I don't know in other countries but here in Brazil the first year of University really matters, especially if you want an interchange to another country. You have to show yourself in the first few semesters, get to know the teachers, make some intern friends, usual stuff...

[@nectius123]

I worked in retail dropped out my school(25). Now I know I want to be in IT, network engineering to be more specific, I will have CCNA next month and start weekend CS study on February. Got them soft skills if I can get better at talking to computers I believe I can get to places :)

[@AndriusKamarauskas]

what you will learn in uni is how to properly google, amd where is mirai botnet video?

[@Shalaca]

I just started my 2nd year of online university. The one thing I have figured out is if I get stuck just start asking for help. I wish I had the time to go to a traditional school.

[@folaaj2470]

Anyone starting a CS college program this year? I am a matured student, I am looking to start an Access to HE program this September. Dont know what UK college has great reputation to go yet

[@nick5625]

I'm so bored of people thinking coffee "wakes you up" tolerance builds in 2-5 days meaning it really doesn't do anything for you since you drink it daily maybe you can use it the way you think it works if you cycle it (drink it once a week or so) or you can consume a lot of caffeine for the other health benefits it provides but stop saying it wakes you up pleaseee

[@pcislocked]

everything will be great if I somehow get out of this shitty high school and get into university

[@4.0.4]

If books had metrics on who gets to page 200 I bet it would look a lot like video views on courses/tutorials.

[@DJChelski]

Thanks for the advice! I'm currently doing a degree in computing and statistics with the Open University (disabilities mean a normal uni wouldn't be suitable).

[@theanalogueguy7528]

@Seytonic What is that book you were talking about in the stream that you bought for python. It has an object recognition project at the end?

[@SteveGillham]

Impractical Python Projects

[@theanalogueguy7528]

@@SteveGillham Thanks!

[@nickhogg5575]

do a video talking more about your business and how much you make and stuff

[@sara-wu6kp]

is computer science maths heavy?

[@lukasvolcik5109]

Yes, this video came really just in time!

[@bruhdabones]

You’re about... one year too early. I’m still applying to colleges, lol. I’m entirely self taught so I plan on attending every lecture for even the entry level course since there will certainly be gaps in my knowledge that must be filled in. I’ve done all the AP classes so I’ll place into a 300 level course.

[@matteocassino3172]

Good advice for an university career! And good luck for your business. I just bought your "elite" product. :-)

[@lottievixen]

why don't you mirror the footage? I think also a lot of recording software just has a toggle box for it

[@Hyype]

what is the public speaking, mainly presentations like, and does anyone know if any courses specifically don’t involve them

[@soniaashby1]

Excellent helpful video thank you

[@Ownage4lif31]

Pretty good tips. Honestly I feel the same, it's so boring because of the way it's structured. I also have to do more English papers than program, it's stupid. Can't wait to get this over and done with.

[@yellownoiseclub]

if i fail at getting into medschool, then i think this might be my next choice

[@BigerBoy]

Right now I am in my first year in Computer Science and engineering. I have already had tool various courses like Intro. To programming and advanced programming. Soo basically I am taking classes with fourth year student. Btw the university I am in, is known for being extremely hard. Soo wish me the best.😂 But most importantly stay ahead your curriculum.

[@aclown2011]

I'm actually on my last year of college. Going to Southampton university next year or I can go to Winchester University, which has CS & CYBER SECURITY. What do you recommend?

[@omarakhtar3075]

I know a few guys who did cyber security and digital forensics. They're paranoid messes, if you're tougher than 90% of your friends you might survive, if not just do regular computing

[@salmansaahu1376]

@@omarakhtar3075 assalamualaikum...im planning to do bachelor's in computer science in uk ....i dont have that much knowledge of coding....by taking cs would i can survive or not?

[@omarakhtar3075]

@@salmansaahu1376 You'll be fine, but in this day and age university is less and less important and the ability to teach yourself is highly valued. When you get a job you WILL be required to learn how to use the pipeline/tools/conventions of the company you work for.

[@amanathussain1024]

@@omarakhtar3075 I'm interested in doing this course , but what do you mean paranoid?

[@omarakhtar3075]

@@amanathussain1024 some people get freaked out when they know that being secure is a myth and the kinds of tools and malicious actors out there are very scary.

[@KitarpLive]

Seytonic your last few videos have low volume I guess. Just noticed it hope you will fixed it

[@Karrfis]

im starting my year of CS and really need to sort out my programming, it goes over me and i have trouble making it stick, i get told i need to just practise, but i have no idea what even to do to practise, im told to make things but i dont know what, re there any sorts of things to make to explore the languages we are using (java, python, but mainly java)

[@Baddogbling321]

Hey its been 10 months, how are you finding it now and what tactics are you using? I am about to start my year of CS

[@Karrfis]

i just came to terms with me being a terrible programmer and worked with others on my class to submit passable content, finished my second year recently and the same sort of stuff , working between lecturers delivering sub par content and my general uselessness of being able to program. Assignments and course work being submitted for us were a program where we put together all our bits we learnt throughout the semester, so doing all the classwork is a bonus for help with the final assignments, keep code snippits, everything is helpful, even if it doesnt work, you will still be marked on attempting and showing you sort of know what you are doing, dont be afriad to ask your lecturer and classmates for help, this isnt school, the lecturers actually care and want you to know and understand, and if they write code for you ask them to explain it, ask them to comment it and get a copy of it, if you struggle with programming in the way i do, resources like that are essential to your work, there is no shame is copying, reforming and using other peoples code aslong as you understand it and can explain what it does

[@salmansaahu1376]

@@Karrfis hi im planning to do bachelor's in computer science in uk ....i dont have that much knowledge of coding....by taking cs would i can survive or not?actually im from india ...as iam coming there to study and do part time jobs ...is it easy for me to manage studies and part time job or not

[@Karrfis]

@@salmansaahu1376 honestly it would depends on the uni you go to, my uni had people from all walks of life and all experience, some people that came in knowing no code, and some people who came in knowing everything. If you uni has lecturers and professors who actually care, going in with little experience would be fine as long as you are comitted to put in the work, if you plan to do the degree its worth poking through what your course might contain, there is no harm in practising things here and there just to give you some basic knowledge and info

[@ashfaquekhan1694]

i had one question to ask you, never got the opportunity actually never tried but please answer this, that exactly what can i do to make my own raspberry pi, i am working on a project and i even saw the raspberry pi compute module but their boot code is proprietary protected and i do not want to copy them. I am 18 and I am from a very small town from India we are already working for our startup ennioa.com , but we are capable of making our own microcontroller board a simile version of arduino and esp, Please let me know if there is an cheaper alternative for raspberry pi zero or how can i build that or even a company who can help me out with this. ----------- sorry for the off-topic question

[@mnageh-bo1mm]

I need to get its accepting score first 😓 .. Wish me luck .

[@AQDuck]

What's your opinion on bootcamps?

[@AcroGrade]

Ooh. I second this, I'm curious.

[@angelou8633]

Whats the difference in infotech and computer science?

[@3301Anonymous]

CS50 is free on EdX by Harvard By proffesor Malan. Good place to start

[@jftechdrones]

2:25 Are the professors really that hot? /s

[@Petetheodddog]

I couldn't take this video seriously after 7:57, you can't make these assumptions before actually completing your degree. I'm a 3rd-year Computer science student I found that 1st year teaches you the basics, 2nd year teaches you data structures, advanced coding techniques and complexity of algorithms which is used to determine what practice would be best applicable where, recursion vs iteration etc. 3rd year gets wild, no more hand-holding, we learnt the history of computing and did a functional programming course, F#, which while learning resources are normally everywhere, you'd be surprised at how some languages have vastly less support than mainstream ones, we just finished doing a course on compilers which was mind-melting, to say the least. Uni can be useful on a variety of levels and while I've tried to summarise everything I've learnt, the truth is that I've skipped over a lot more of what you actually learn. 2 of my best friends left after 1st year and got jobs and are doing well for themselves, you don't need a degree to do well for yourself but it helps out a lot, it teaches you how to work with others and prepares you for the industry as well as helps you in being able to adapt more easily to new styles of programming. A degree is not necessary, however, its really cool to have under your belt because it can double if not quadruple your earning power later on (only 3-4 years of studying). Choose your poison.

[@Seytonic]

Which assumptions do you take issue with? All computer science courses are different (eg. your 2nd year's content sounds like my first year's content)- I'm speaking from my point of view which I think I've been quite candid about.

[@Petetheodddog]

@@Seytonic, its not that I take issue with what you're saying, most of it is generally sound advise, I just don't think that you're qualified to make some of the assumptions that you're making (sorry for the irony). I could have dropped out after 1st year and I could have been making 25k euros per month (the same as my friends) however, if I complete my degree and gain my honours (4 years of studies) I can make upwards of 40k euros per month (starting). It's not only about the money, I found that uni is incredibly useful because you have access to the whole department's resources, not just books and hard to understand videos, but you also have professionals whose offices you can simply walk into and ask for help and you will receive. I just feel like you are leaving out a lot of information that would otherwise persuade me into completing my degree or seeking out to complete it. My point is no you don't need a degree but if you want a good start a degree is a hell of a good way to do it.

[@Ninja5433]

Hey man, you're awesome. Thanks for being you

[@Jonteee]

Same name but diffrent spelling sick

[@SomDingWong]

within watching the video there where another 3 comments and 200 view LOL

[@randompilot1]

(html) (body) I thought this is a programing language (/body) (/html)

[@ujjvalw2684]

Bruh

[@jahye3816]

I thought u know a basis of html 🤔

[@lewisw5048]

The brackets are honestly really triggering

[@KJOB]

You only drink 2 cups? I do 3+ a day!

[@Seytonic]

2 cups of espresso :)

[@exodustx0]

I highly agree with all of your points, though I do have to mention that *from personal experience*, having a teacher breathing in my neck *demotivates* rather than motivates me ehehehe. So uh, yeah, dropped out of middle school (skipped high school), later dropped out of college, both due to stress and lack of motivation. Can't say much yet about what happened after that; been 1,5 years of sitting on my ass stressing myself out over a bulk of personal passion projects, and I only recently randomly stumbled upon a few extremely exciting opportunities for programming work and miscellaneous life-furthering stuff. I'm honestly not sure where this was going, but go for The Thing™, invest in connections and you'll find the good stuff hahaha, guess that's the takeaway.

[@Tomaskotomco]

yes

[@mrajax_0101]

I hate math :(

[@JUK3MASTER]

Hey Mr. Eyebrow-man

[@fahadahmed480]

Background looks so boring,add some stuff to it

[@user-ro1cc8tz6d]

The calculus and even physics is taking priority in our school :(

[@harshilsaxenaa]

Am I the first one here !!!!

[@omarakhtar3075]

Damn, I thought only smart people watched this channel

[@AcroGrade]

@@omarakhtar3075 lmao nice

[@harshilsaxenaa]

Why are you guys here then??

[@omarakhtar3075]

@@AcroGrade I think the tard tried to make a funny ;)

[@expandingsalad786]

Second! Nice vid!

[@harshilsaxenaa]

Obviously I'm seytonics fav though