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Data Structures and Algorithms

Harvard Extension School

2 recommenders · 2 threads · recommended in 2 years, 2018–2021 · score 1.7

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A Harvard Extension School course covering core data structures and algorithms, offered as an accredited, credit-eligible option taught alongside Harvard's undergraduate curriculum.

Commenters say it is widely applicable to computing and valuable throughout a career, and that the forced schedule and high-quality instructor and assignments make it an efficient way to learn.

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20182021

On Reddit (2)

  1. RecommendsLowerReplacement6542r/ExperiencedDevs2021in “Devs who don't have formal computer science degree, do you feel that not studying topics like OS and networking effects your work?”▲ 2

    IMO the OMSCS is a bit of a waste, as it assumes you have already taught yourself CS fundamentals before the start of the program, and then teaches research topics deeply which will generally not be useful for your average dev working at the application layer. If you have the money or can get…

  2. Recommendslukevaninr/learnprogramming2018in “Question. Best gift for a programming hobbyist of intermediate level that is under $5k (classes, equipment, etc?)”▲ 3

    Speaking for myself, I would kill\* to do some more courses through Harvard Extension School. Many of the courses are eligible for credit towards an accredited certificate or even a degree. I did the CS50 course a few years ago. I am forever grateful I had the opportunity, and would do it again…

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