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Discussion on: Pursue a CS Degree or not? As a Front-End Developer

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rhymes

A good reason (that's not mentioned very often) to get a degree is... visas :-) If you want to work around the world, many countries have point systems and make it harder for people without a formal degree to be sponsored for a work visa.

You can totally be a developer without a formal degree though.

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Wenchen (Neo) Li

I did have a harder time when I was trying to apply for permanent residency in Canada, but now since I will be staying in Canada for a while, this wouldn't be a decision factor for me. But it's a valid point for other peeps landing on this page. Thanks a lot!