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Babatunde Obidare
Courses Plus Student 10,514 PointsTech Degree
Which specialisation is the most versatile of all the tech degrees options?
Does it worth pursuing a tech degree rather than continuing with my regular subscription?
5 Answers
Thomas Brun
Front End Web Development Techdegree Student 5,896 PointsHi,
It really depends on what you want to do, but I'd say that the Python or Java tracks would open more possibilities in terms of what these languages can achieve.
The real value of the Techdegree is in the projects that help you build up a portfolio. If that's what you're after, then go for it!
Babatunde Obidare
Courses Plus Student 10,514 PointsThanks Thomas!
Simon Coates
28,693 Pointsthe tech degrees are specializations. They cover defined topics with an amount of detail. Android development is just for android devices. iOS is for apply's eco system. Front end web development covers front end techniques, which may be relevant to a full stack developer irrespective of what backend technology they use (java, python, php). Java and python seem to target backend web development, though java technique has utility for standalone applications and android. My point is that they aren't really aiming for versatility - and that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Are you thinking about versatility in terms of keeping your options open to working in different areas or just trying to target an area with a lot of job prospects?
Babatunde Obidare
Courses Plus Student 10,514 PointsThanks Simon for the comments above.
Yes, I'm looking for versatility in terms of working in different areas.
I'm open to guidance in terms of my choice as I am new to programming.
Simon Coates
28,693 Pointsok, i don't know about python (which Thomas Brun suggested), but i'm pretty sure you can use java in a lot of different places - android, standalone desktop apps, as a server side programming language. (android use obviously requires knowledge of how to use java in that environment.).
Babatunde Obidare
Courses Plus Student 10,514 PointsGreat! Thanks.