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Discussion on: Why I recommend Harvard's CS50x online course to every self-taught developer

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Mohd Asif Malik

I also subscribe for this course from edx, but i have some confusion?
Like now I'm learning java, and i complete array and string yesterday. So if i follow this course alongside my java course ( i learn from YouTube). Can i do that? There is any burden on me, and like I'm on java,Will this course help me in my Java learning phase?????

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Risa Fujii • Edited

I'm sorry, I'm having trouble understanding your situation. I'm guessing that you're learning Java from Youtube videos, and you're wondering if you should take CS50 at the same time (Since CS50 doesn’t use Java)?

I think it depends on your goal - if you want to focus on Java for now, learning C at the same time might be confusing for you. But CS50 isn't really about learning C, it's about learning the core concepts of computer science through C. So in that sense, as far as you don't have trouble learning the different syntax, I think it's worth trying.

I hope this answers your question.

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Mohd Asif Malik

I think i should follow this course but avoid c, just focus on core concept of computer science. By the way thanks.

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Risa Fujii • Edited

I don't know how viable that will be, because you'll have to write C yourself in the problem sets πŸ˜•I guess it won't be a big problem if you intend to skip the problem sets and just watch the lectures.
I recommend doing the problem sets too if possible though, because they give you a better understanding of the material. Perhaps you can give them a try? Good luck either way!

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Mohd Asif Malik

Thanks for your advice. I'll do it, and let's see what it's take from me?