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It's not even about the degree. Fresh computer science graduates already know how to code but can't do the senior developer stuff.

https://www.nair.sh/guides-and-opinions/communicating-your-e...

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That depends on the quality of the degree. I was well served on my Software Engineering degree, coupled with the trader school in computing I went during high school.

Then naturally seniority teaches office politics, and what to actually invest time on.

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Well said.
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Oh really? I thought the language needed to be ALGOL on a Burroughs B6700!
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If it solves the business case. A proper engineer would actually recognise that should be NEWP in 2026.
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