# Degree or not degree? When is it really important?

DevFeed: [Degree or not degree? When is it really important?](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/degree-or-not-degree-when-is-it-really-important-39014.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blog.jgrossi.com/2018/degree-or-not-degree-when-is-it-really-important/>)

Author: Junior Grossi

Published: 2018-03-19T03:00:51Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Junior Grossi](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/junior-grossi.md>)

Topics: [Software Engineering](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software-engineering.md>), [Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/development.md>), [Software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software.md>), [Computer science](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/computer-science.md>)

Tags: [careers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/careers.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [opinions](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/opinions.md>), [programming](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/programming.md>), [software](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software.md>), [software-engineering](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software-engineering.md>), [university](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/university.md>)

## AI overview

A software engineer and hiring manager shares an opinion on when university degrees matter in software engineering. Drawing on personal experience, the article argues that practical work experience and getting things done may matter more than academic credentials for some software engineering jobs, while noting that degree requirements vary by profession and context.

## Source excerpt

One of the most discussed topics in the technology field is about having degrees and how important they are. Do you really need one to be a good engineer? When is it really important for you? Writing a post like this is a big responsibility. I'm not here to say if you should attend to ... Continue reading Degree or not degree? When is it really important?