Being self-taught might indicate you are curious, pragmatical, like hands-on experience and willing to learn new things on your own.
In my experience, both approaches complement each other. A formal degree will expose you to fields of study you may not be interested per se or do not know they exist, but could expand your understanding and knowledge. For example, engineering or math courses that are not a must to be a software developer, but would help you to be more prepared and have more tools to solve problems.
At the end, it's all about continuously learning and enjoying the journey.
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Being self-taught might indicate you are curious, pragmatical, like hands-on experience and willing to learn new things on your own.
In my experience, both approaches complement each other. A formal degree will expose you to fields of study you may not be interested per se or do not know they exist, but could expand your understanding and knowledge. For example, engineering or math courses that are not a must to be a software developer, but would help you to be more prepared and have more tools to solve problems.
At the end, it's all about continuously learning and enjoying the journey.