I am not sure it is appropriate to post this message here. I looking for answers from the support guys and in particular Frans.

I am thinking of doing a masters degree in computer science / information technology. My questions are:

1. Should I do computer science subjects or information technology subjects or a combination of both.

2. Which university? At present I am intereted in Neumont Uni in Utah, USA.

Krish wrote:

I am not sure it is appropriate to post this message here. I looking for answers from the support guys and in particular Frans.

I am thinking of doing a masters degree in computer science / information technology. My questions are:

1. Should I do computer science subjects or information technology subjects or a combination of both.

One should study what one finds interesting. Don't study something you have no interest in. If CS interests you more, do that. If you just want to become a programmer, study software engineering.

1. Which university? At present I am intereted in Neumont Uni in Utah, USA.

No idea, I have no idea which uni is best in the USA.

Thank you for the prompt reply. I guess I asked you because clearly you have mastered computer science and .NET to an extraordinary level in a relatively short period of time as reflected in your blogs, forum answers and of course LLBLGen. So I am wondering what is your secret 'recipe' for such a level of solid understanding or is it eating, sleeping and breathing .NET all the time.

Krish wrote:

Thank you for the prompt reply. I guess I asked you because clearly you have mastered computer science and .NET to an extraordinary level in a relatively short period of time as reflected in your blogs, forum answers and of course LLBLGen.

haha no short period of time I started programming in 1986, age 16, did a lot of assembler development, then went to Uni to do CS, graduated in 1994, and have been writing code since then. I.o.w. it took a long time. Don't be in a rush, mastering something takes dedication, and vast investment of time, e.g. some say at least 10 years, full time. Don't think you can master something within a year or so, it won't work.

So take your time, study the core CS knowledge, not how to write a website in asp.net, but what's the difference between programming and writing code etc. the CS topics one would get on a good CS uni course. With that knowledge you'll then grow eventually in a great software engineer. There's no secret, really, just hard work for a long period of time.

I have always thought it is a marathon rather than a sprint and you have just confirmed it. Thank you for all that information.