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What Knowledge Gaps Do Self-Taught Programmers Generally Have?

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the mind-the-gap dept.

BeardedChimp writes "I, like many others here, have learned to program by myself. Starting at a young age and learning through fiddling I have taught myself C++, Java, python, PHP, etc., but what I want to know is what I haven't learned that is important when taught in a traditional computer science curriculum. I have a degree in physics, so I'm not averse to math. What books, websites, or resources would you recommend to fill in the gaps?"

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  1. What physics do I need to know? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    I'm a self-taught user of physics. I can throw and catch a ball, accelerate my car, and I use electronics on a regular basis. I have a degree in Computer Science, so I'm not afraid of math and I have decades of experience as a programmer. What websites or resources should I visit in order to build myself a backyard nuclear reactor to power my hobbiest space shuttle?