Everything You Need to Know as a Computer Science Student

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My answers to every computer science question asked by y'all.
What's the best/most useful major in computer science? I want to be a software engineer. (0:33)
What part time jobs should I get as a computer science student? (3:12)
What book do you recommend to have a better scope of computer science? (3:51)
Secret comment. (4:32)
What sources best supplement learning in a computer science student curriculum? (5:46)
As a computer science undergrad, which information should I include in my CV and cover letter when applying to internships? How should I structure them? (6:36)
What coding projects have you done to get an internship? (7:28)
What would you recommend a student do before entering their first year as a computer science major? (8:23)
How to prepare for a computer science degree? Algorithms? Math? Programming language? (9:54)
Can I still become a software engineer with a computer engineering degree? (10:55)
How does a professional developer team work? What should computer science students look forward to? (11:29)
Would you rather do coding projects or competitive programming? (13:53)
How does one develop the discipline to code every day? (14:18)
What background in coding do I need to become a computer science student? (15:18)
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[@user-ob9eg5cl8i]

Andrew Tanenbaum books on CS helped me a lot during uni years and sometimes during discussions at work but they give theoretical knowledge not practical applications

[@johnnypepperonii]

Most of the recommended books in my university are from Tanenbaum. He is a god damn pioneer of CS

[@raulrubencolunga5284]

Hey, thank you for the reference

[@rileygraham8933]

As someone who has loved and used computers since they were a kid but is new to CS, where would you recommend starting with his work?

[@DelusionalDev64]

@@rileygraham8933 I’m wondering the same. Did you end up picking up one of his books?

[@rileygraham8933]

@@DelusionalDev64 I did not, no. I ended up picking up a programming course at my uni where we cover Java and Python. So far so good!

[@legolas5684]

1. Forget everything you learned so far! 2. Forget about happines! 3. Forget about social life! 4. Change your name and identity! And finally 5. Always make "Hello World" as your first program

[@geckogeico2212]

And forget about meeting girls

[@rajeshkumarannamalai1757]

@@geckogeico2212 the most important thing 😂🤣

[@d.h.2848]

Came for computer science. Stayed for the glorious hair and beard.

[@yasminkhan1158]

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[@jamesbest3347]

My biggest tip: if you're a computer science student and have the chance (it was not required at my college) to take software engineering, make sure you take all the software engineering classes you can because that's what you'll be doing. Most of CS is a lot of abstract data structures and ideas that you may never even ever use, but knowing the pipeline of actually creating software and those different methodologies (Agile which is just old school RAD with more crap to have to deal with, Waterfall, Spiral, etc. etc.) will give you a better idea of what you'll be doing on the day to day. You'll tailor your data structure and algorithm knowledge to what you're tasked with at work, but the software engineering portion you'll use anywhere you go.

[@seanperman2000]

me: not paying attention to my online class me: "o look a video about how to be a good cs student"

[@ljequestrian6791]

I am right now watching these videos procrastinating studying for a programming exam...

[@cutscenes3399]

are you learning more in class or by yourself please ?

[@ljequestrian6791]

@@cutscenes3399 I like how in class it is all set out for you and you don't have to worry about missing things. They also put a lot of emphasis on learning algorithms and other theoretical stuff, to start with we didn't do much coding which was boring but probably a good thing. In my spare time/uni holidays I do look into specific parts that interest me and teach myself - you have to be super motivated to be self taught because there is no one giving guidance and no one keeping you on track. Boot camps look interesting as well but I have never tried anything like that. I just use youtube, skillshare, and khan academy, plus whatever is on google.

[@cutscenes3399]

@@ljequestrian6791 thnx bro, well you see that all theoritical stuff and algorithme and math is useful, honestly i see it as a loose of time me,, its just my point of view

[@abdulmalikhakami1720]

🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jamesnguyen6702]

Cs is like math. Shit builds on top of each other and it’s pretty rewarding when you figure the problem out

[@n1gtwhisper158]

Yeah except CS you can test each part of your solution separately but if you make one mistake early in math your fkd.

[@davyroger3773]

More like logic, pure logic

[@dyastro7479]

Boi here looking more and more like jesus everyday lol

[@Riztech101]

IKR?

[@DanWunderBurst]

That's cause he is!

[@aileenvargas8913]

Literally

[@SumnToWatch]

LITERALLY just said this before reading your comment LMFOA

[@mattg7751]

Our favorite cultural idol! Oh how our brainwashed minds love us some Jeebus..

[@carterpierre2527]

This is so informative, I've been a little on the fence about getting into CS but I love how challenging it is. This video really helped answer alot of question I had. I cannot thank you enough.

[@chelseaesanson]

Thank you for answering my question! Helped me a lot, I really look up to you.

[@ILovE2TRicKShoT0nMW2]

in my school, I'm almost done with my associates I've only taken Intro to computer science, computer science 1 and 2. Math-related will college algebra, precalculus, and calculus 1. I got Basic Statistics and Linear Algebra left to take(HOPEFULLY). The majority of the classes I've taken is general study class. I wish I started learning web development in the beginning because I feel as if I wasted time not learning it as I should have so I can have a project and stuff for internships

[@creepypastime1664]

To hear that you didn't have any preparation before college makes me feel better for being in the same position. I really didn't have any experience with code, other than html, and felt behind because other student because half of them either smarter or extremely experienced with the area.

[@TheCookieMuncher96]

Thanks for answering my question, man. Always top information

[@maleficlamb]

I love your videos, you give me so much insight as I enter CS! Thanks for the awesome video.

[@SpaceGravy]

Jesus is awesome. Loved your messages in the Gospels dude, really ahead of their time. Not surprised you're good with computers too.

[@fknight]

lol

[@armaghanafzal7777]

You know what you are my mentor ^^ I am currently 20 years old student doing software engineering as my major

[@lisakoski8620]

Thanks! Great advice! just starting out pursuing a BA CS after being out of school for 20 years! I have been having a similar dilemma, I originally signed up for software development, but my counselor said I should do CS since I said I want the ability to be hands on, on top of developing. Not sure if I am thinking too big....... but thanks great video!

[@Mohammad-ji8pz]

So my University currently has both Software Engineering and Computer Science. Both majors are pretty much the same thing and the only difference is about 3 or 4 classes. For example, for the Data Structures and Algorithms course, there is CIS 350 (theory based) and CIS 3501 (SE side of the class) also the core requirements has SE majors take SE 2 after SE 1 while CS majors only take SE 1. So its really the same degree, same requirements, only difference is a couple of classes (that are very similar).

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[@MarcoLiftz]

Thanks for the video bro this is helping me a lot. I’m gonna start my computer science college journey soon! I’m 28 waited a bit long to get into college. But I’m gonna give it my all

[@CalebLayton]

watching this video 3 year later as a fresman cs major. can't thank you enough for the tips and thing i've learned from watching your videos. also, i had no idea you went to odu, kinda crazy since i'm from virginia beach as well and was on the brink of attending there for school.

[@jasongerard6435]

If your school offers it I'd recommend taking the software engineering degree most of the time. 75% of the courses will be exactly the same between the 2 degrees but for those 25% of courses (at least for the schools near me) will expose you too more application and more of what you will be doing in the real world. An example of this is a 3rd year software engineering student at my school will take a course 'enterprise application unit testing', which is an entire job in itself vs a comp sci student would take 'operating systems 2'.

[@leejk3926]

Funny as it may sound, I was not ready for much maths AT ALL when I chose to apply for a CS degree. People had said it was a lot of maths and I kind of brushed it off, but it did indeed become a large part of it. I don't really like maths and dropped A Level maths pretty quick into my first year but through help from friends who did further maths etc I've managed to reach the end of my second year so doing alright so far lol. I also only knew the very basics of coding but found that I learnt what I needed to when I needed to. My first classes on programming and my first coursework I was totally lost but once I had it explained to me I'd understand it and then be fine doing it after that. So don't worry too much about it I guess though it can help for sure.

[@LuigiF]

Do you know what specific math course gave you the most trouble? Cause I might wanna brush up on them too 😂

[@leejk3926]

@@LuigiF calculus took a bit of research and building foundations to understand, matrices also took quite a bit of explanation until it clicked for me. Finite state automata I understood but turing machines completely lost me. Get familiar with complex numbers and the symbols representing real numbers, integers etc as it'll be needed for proof by contradiction and proof by induction

[@aleynaozdogan7368]

I'm mechatronics engineering student. I was looking for how to learn coding and your channel made me mre motiveted. thank you so much

[@emisvlogs931]

got good insights! thanks

[@TheMillionDollarMindset101]

Thanks! it really helped a lot

[@stephenlarry7048]

This was so helpful, I just stumbled on this video as I was hovering the internet for more information regards software development. In summary, this video helped a lot, I'm a fan already.

[@koahghrist6407]

Great video!

[@sfinch006]

At ODU at least, the curriculum for computer engineers is half cs courses. They take 150, 250, 252, 381, 361 and 350, so they get some exposure to software dev. And ECE 443 is just cs 170 and 270 combined in one semester, same text book even. They also do a lot of programming with microcontrollers, etc. A lot of computer engineers end up as software developers.

[@KellyWins]

wow this is a really helpful video. Adult learner here thinking about going back.

[@SajeelCodes]

Everything you need to know to be a successful software engineer is to have a beard like Forrest Knight

[@luggagecombo12345]

Do you foresee salaries in software development declining as counselors push more and more students into CS since it's one of the last viable sectors of the economy?

[@andreicapi3535]

Alot of people can learn programming not many can solve complex problems and apply scientific and mathamatical principles so no

[@Ender7j]

I know I’m late to the party but this is very helpful to me. I’m retired military and a junior in my CS program and have no clue what to do with it...

[@tannerbarcelos6880]

I will say, I was not a comp sci major at first. Then a year into transferring to my university, I decided to just commit and do comp sci because I knew I wanted to be in tech. I made the decision the spring before fall 2018, so, I had all summer to research the topics of my first semester on cs including math, and I dove into python over summer on my own to prep for intro to programming in python, which is the first programming class/language we get taught. I ended up acing that because I prepped all summer, so I’d definitely recommend that to people, but, as many of us that follow this channel know, python in general is easy as hell to learn , Atleast 😂. After that, we moved into intro to programming 2 in spring which was in C++ and also assembly language programming course with the math and which is basically the same everywhere. Now, it’s fall 2019 and I am about to complete this semester and I was in calc 2, data structures and algorithms (in c++), and computer architecture. I would say, the most important class imo in the degree is data structures and algorithms. The class was easy up till trees which is where recursion is really thrown at you , like we know, and it is a learning curve. The semester is basically over yet I don’t have BST down or heap down. We just learned graphs this week and my mind is fried 😂 but, the point of my comment to anyone reading is, practice a ton! Just code the same stuff over and over , practice coding something that uses what you just learned (maybe you just learned linked lists, maybe try reading data from a file into a linked list to use those concepts) etc. studying is key, just like Forrest said!

[@sfinch006]

I go to ODU - so do you actually feel like you learned a lot in 350? I haven't taken it yet, but a lot of people I've talked to say it's massively outdated and just a ton of busy work. I understand that can help you practice discipline, but was it useful any other way in getting ready for your career?

[@AhmedKhan-rt6oz]

The painting behind you is exactly the same as hanging in my room wall

[@Treataod]

You live really close to me. That’s crazy. I am almost graduating for my Degree in Software Development in the spring of Next year. Hope to see you around.

[@Mustis1524]

Are you happy you pursued this degree in retrospect?

[@Treataod]

Mustis1524 Not entirely. It’s just nerves because I feel like I’m unprepared sorta? But I am glad to be able to be taught by some of the people who are already in the industry. I think I’ll do well in interviews... but getting to that point seems out of sight for me.

[@tokyoghoul4881]

😔

[@imissarthurmorgan2448]

Hey ForrestKnight. Can you link the video about the difference cs majors which you referred a couple of times in your video?

[@jamespaz4103]

I am going to be a CS student soon so for now i practicing learning new programming concepts

[@drewkanapa4607]

My focus in computer science is working with ASCII strings

[@shukraanduale4690]

Wonderful 🙏

[@rektchan5419]

What would be the best programming code to start with and will help a huge amount to my future career? (Software developer) I have slight knowledge of .bat and c# only.

[@bryantwooters4216]

I have been applying for several developer internships, but have been unlucky in hearing back from companies. Do you have any advice? I feel discouraged.

[@STRANGER-ns9qu]

Im in 9th grade but i really want to look forward to my career path early on to have a ser goal.

[@thereisawayout3145]

Hey ForrestKnight, what would be the best way to explain to a 6 year old the concept of classes and objects?

[@TumblinWeeds]

8:38 “there’s gonna be an advisor that wants you to come to this school” I think the advisors at my school (uoft) have made it clear that they don’t want us here D: “I’m not doing well in classes what should I do?” “hmmm, have you considered changing majors?” “no, I like cs” “well maybe cs is just not for you :)”

[@bianchialex]

I kinda reacted to this video in my most recent video "Reacting to Software Engineering Advice as a Computer Science Student." Thanks for the great content!

[@nalindakahettiarachchi8807]

dude... people always react so no point in specifically saying you reacted on this. smh

[@bianchialex]

@@nalindakahettiarachchi8807 Just used some clips as starting points for a conversation in my video, figured if people liked this video they might also like mine and he might be interested in seeing the video.

[@epithelialmetaplasia270]

Man, you are awesome

[@turtledude4493]

New subscriber!

[@mohammedirfan7462]

I first start discrete mathematics or programming language

[@oceanwave2630]

I'm an aspiring Data Scientist and will major in CS. Will I spread myself too thin if i take a minor in stats? I know an individual's work capacity is a major factor, regardless I would like to know your personal opinion

[@josephmartino7354]

NZXT case with EVO RAM.. I have the same setup only black.

[@rofhiwamashau1515]

Man I'm in high school and I wanna do programming I don't even have my own computer but at school we do computer basics like access,excel,HTML, and word. So do I need to have my own computer to be a computer program or should I wait until collage . cause my parents afford it advice man

[@earthypython3948]

Hey man, having a computer is probably a good idea. So if money is a problem, I would look into a small computer like a Raspberry Pi. Just don't excpect a lot from a computer like this. Best of luck to you!

[@akashvyawahare_]

Hey I'm also a computer science student.... enjoying every subject....

[@morriseperez1901]

You look like the older version of Jonas, from The Netflix Series "Dark". Except you look clean! Great show by the way!

[@kimberlygonzales5692]

Hey! I'm in my junior year at ODU! Any school specific tips?

[@paradoxxx5018]

Which courses should we focus on before college computer science (High school)

[@defangvalentina1977]

Gplease i need your lecture on computer studies

[@youngpeopleknow1629]

What is a computer and information science degree I’m going to community college

[@rithikselvam5851]

this is very helpfull

[@akimotohernandezupegui1457]

I am thinking of doing computer science for university and I am not sure what university to go to

[@HeavenlyMinistries797]

i’m 17 years old senior in HS going to attend kent state university to major in comp sci, i want to be a software engineer mobile app developer

[@dark_evil77]

Please make a video on some tips to learn Java !!!

[@ahmadmughal5485]

Wonderful

[@joyjitchakraborty4165]

What was your first language?

[@anonymousash6678]

Very very very. I mean a VERY useful video. Thank you very much.

[@ToySeeker]

Welcome Back.

[@kashiknight3937]

its me after 2 years...to teach people like that

[@nadmanashrafkhan4246]

As a CS student, which one will help one's carrier down the line more between internships and competitive programming?

[@panblacksolutions]

All of them. Just do good in class and have good relationships with teachers and fellow students. I just got an internship with brookhaven labs from a referral from an instructor. I will be working with physics related research and quantum computing. Applying c++ , and python, but I stood out because of the physics courses i took along side my cs courses instead of taking easy science courses like biology or earth science.

[@edboss36]

Laptop or Computer?

[@cutscenes3399]

arent plenty of stuff are unuseful when doing a college degree ? like a lot of math algorithmes theorie ... ?

[@LinusSchmid]

I started as a intern and that was cool. I had not to be perfect from the start.

[@abrhamteramed6012]

which computer science field need a mathematics knowledge

[@Sora_Nai]

I did a 100 websites in 100 days in my sophomore year. I got 6 different offers from that alone

[@slayertommy301]

im a computer science student at a community college and ive been taking more structural classes rather than coding, the coding i took java, python, and c++ but i mostly forgot java and python however i was pretty good at c++ even though i kind of forgot that but i know if i go look at my past school assignments for it itll probably come back to me but what else can you reccomend me to do to get even better at c++. I feel as if maybe i would like to be a software engineer or maybe something with cyber security are there any companies that you think would hire me as an intern that are mostly for those. And also any tips would be very helpful i kind of fell off of my drive for the computer science but am now trying to reignite my drive because i really do love computers and want to have a great job in the future.

[@slayertommy301]

and also what are the comp science internships really about what would they be asking you to do

[@slayertommy301]

William Shakespeare no I am taking a class next semester on cyber security so let’s see how that goes

[@mohammad7339]

information systems gang ✊

[@mistersinister4241]

Love the oversaturated thumbnails

[@leuleke8589]

am 13 and i want to learn computer scince

[@lheamzghamhing8479]

Is being a Computer science student hard? Im confused because Im bad at math and Im interested in tech..so confusing!!

[@FR-uf1kg]

lHeamz Ghamhing study more

[@johnfedorov8089]

You could look into IT instead of CS

[@AdventureSeeker88]

@@johnfedorov8089 same thing really

[@suhaybyousef5316]

Is he from Hampton Roads, Virginia?

[@gameration6450]

didn't know Matthew McConaughey has a utube channel and is a computer scientist

[@britishempire3342]

Sir can you please make a video on how to use or work on GitHub

[@fridlet]

Is that a Ryzen cpu I see with some g.skill ram? A man of culture, I see.

[@umarajmal6216]

I am currently in the first semester of software engineering..

[@bigchungus1644]

Umar Ajmal how is it going so far?

[@bigchungus1644]

I’m considering this field but the only thing stopping me is my math skill. How is the math part of the major?

[@umarajmal6216]

so far it's going good. But i need to practice more of my computing subject. And my math is pretty good. So far we are studying calculus but its all basics like graphs, inequalities, secant and tangent line,limits and derivation.

[@umarajmal6216]

And dont worry about math that much its simple .. just clear your concepts ...and try to practice it regularly.

[@JewelzFinazzo]

That application example of MS word surprisingly made me spit out my wine in laughter.

[@ToySeeker]

Hello Mr. Jobs.

[@Landongoff]

In college here, trying to decide if a CS major is worth it. I have little to no experience programming. I just feel like I need a good foundation for it. Any recommendations for this? Does programming require alot of memorization? Do you think that a CS degree is worth it? Can you be a programmer and have a decent job without a CS degree? Currently about to finish my second year in college, I've taken some programming courses but feel as if they haven't stuck with me. I really want to learn and be good at it!

[@digitalworld1384]

u look good man

[@spuggies]

nice

[@reignchannelASMR]

I cant focus,,only with your looks,,oh my Jesus!

[@reignchannelASMR]

😊

[@jasonlicos]

Can you take 2 or more career paths after you graduate?

[@AdventureSeeker88]

You can take at least 5-6

[@RajPatel-gu7ef]

when you're learning C++ this year and then covid comes in and hits you with a bus

[@somerandomgirl9076]

is it ok tho??.......i am bad at math:((

[@wenomechainsanna]

Thank you jesus very cool video

[@thexurde4973]

wait why are you studying cs? you can become a model.

[@Menelik.videos]

Coding Jesus🤭. In all seriousness, thank you for your valuable advice. If Jesus knew how to code, wow!!!

[@bongbingbingbong9090]

Thanks jesus

[@MagnaOmerta]

Behold the Omnissiah!

[@muhammadfahim5240]

No one talks about handsome this dude is ?

[@nathanbelomy4289]

Cool a man with a beard.

[@victorjohnson3981]

Am interested in Artificial intelligence , but am currently doing a computer science degree but I was told I should do computer engineering

[@cutscenes3399]

are you really learning useful stuff in your degree ? or you prefer self taugh