Talk Beginner CC BY 4.0 First Talk

Introduction to Computer Science and Career

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Session Description

Welcome to Computer Science! You probably know it involves coding, but what does a career in tech actually look like? This session cuts through the industry jargon to give you a clear, realistic map of your next four years. We’ll bust the myth that CS is just typing in a dark room and explore how it's really about problem-solving, teamwork, and building things people use. You’ll get a beginner-friendly breakdown of major fields like AI, Web Development, and Cybersecurity, plus a step-by-step roadmap to building your skills. From understanding Open Source and Google Summer of Code to figuring out exactly which laptop you need, this talk provides the ultimate starter kit to launch your tech journey.

Key Takeaways

Understand Computer Science beyond programming
An overview of major CS domains
Learn about Open Source, Hackathons, Internships, and other opportunities
A practical 4 year roadmap to become a skilled developer
Takeaways : Info about GitHub Student Developer Pack & Right laptop for a CS student

References

https://roadmap.sh/

https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/

https://education.github.com/pack

Session Categories

Knowledge Commons (Open Hardware, Open Science, Open Data etc.)

Community

Other

Talk License: CC BY 4.0

Speakers

Shiivam B.Tech Student, Computer Science and Engineering

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