In a typical scenario, I'd almost always say no. Largely for the same reasons as listed in other comments.
That said, an angle that a lot of folks might not see here is the transition from software dev in the Indian market to the US market. The ease with which someone can transition from a student visa to an employment based visa can't really be overstated. Studying in the US gives you a great deal of credibility with large, US based companies. Whether you complete your degree or not. Almost all of the expats I know in the US originally arrived as students.
To put it bluntly: For a good number of people the opportunity of studying in the US is a vehicle to seek employment there. The degree itself may just be a means to an end.
As a recent immigrant to the US I can say, very confidently, that the pay to cost-of-living ratio for software developers in the US is significantly more favorable than anywhere else I've lived and worked.
So, to answer your question: No, it'd wouldn't be a good idea, for me.
It may very well be a good idea for you (or your friend) if the ultimate goal is establishing employment and a life in the US. Though there are no guarantees that studying will equal a job, nor is it strictly "allowed" for you to arrive in the US to study, with broader plans to stay long term.
If the goal is to learn, grow and better your career prospects in India, studying in the US is most likely a waste of time and money.
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In a typical scenario, I'd almost always say no. Largely for the same reasons as listed in other comments.
That said, an angle that a lot of folks might not see here is the transition from software dev in the Indian market to the US market. The ease with which someone can transition from a student visa to an employment based visa can't really be overstated. Studying in the US gives you a great deal of credibility with large, US based companies. Whether you complete your degree or not. Almost all of the expats I know in the US originally arrived as students.
To put it bluntly: For a good number of people the opportunity of studying in the US is a vehicle to seek employment there. The degree itself may just be a means to an end.
As a recent immigrant to the US I can say, very confidently, that the pay to cost-of-living ratio for software developers in the US is significantly more favorable than anywhere else I've lived and worked.
So, to answer your question: No, it'd wouldn't be a good idea, for me.
It may very well be a good idea for you (or your friend) if the ultimate goal is establishing employment and a life in the US. Though there are no guarantees that studying will equal a job, nor is it strictly "allowed" for you to arrive in the US to study, with broader plans to stay long term.
If the goal is to learn, grow and better your career prospects in India, studying in the US is most likely a waste of time and money.