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> Does it matter?

Yes.

> online CS degree.

No.

Most of the value of a degree is the connections you build and get opportunities through. You're not going to get much better at software development.

You'll learn some core CS/math concepts that can help later if you want to get into niche roles though. But that's not something most people benefit from, by definition of 'niche'.



I'm more concerned with my ability to get past the filters/hard requirements.


That's where a good network helps much more than a degree.

Get referred or better, knowing the hiring manager makes every filter a moot point.




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