As the tech industry advances at breakneck speed, traditional university programs are struggling to keep pace. Outdated course content and failure to adapt are encouraging developers to go the untraditional route. Can certifications carry the weight of tech education?

Dr. Kate Holterhoff, Analyst at RedMonk, is an educator championing certifications in the tech space. Her background in academia, including teaching stints at institutions like Carnegie Mellon and Georgia Tech gave her a wealth of insights on what is best for the future of tech education. Kate sheds light on the challenges faced by tech education, emphasizing the role of community-driven learning, and exploring the impact of certifications on the modern job market. She also explores the contrast between the knowledge gained in traditional universities and the skills demanded by the tech industry.

In this episode, Dr. Holterhoff talks to Chuck and Robbie about her thoughts on popular X (Twitter) debates, the shifting landscape of tech education, and the role of certifications in developer education.

Key Takeaways

[00:43] - Introduction to Dr. Kate Holterhoff.

[02:46] - A whiskey review: Hirsch Horizon Bourbon.

[09:08] - Tech hot takes.

[20:30] - The next chapter for SPAs after the framework wars.

[31:15] - Certifications in the tech industry.

[50:45] - Kate, Chuck, and Robbie talk about RenderATL.

[54:44] - Chuck and Kate talk about restaurants in Cincinnati.


Quotes

[21:41] - “React isn’t going anywhere. So if what you’re worried about is a job, React is a good place to go.” ~ Dr. Kate Holterhoff

[28:58] - “That’s what always comes up when I think about AI. Everyone has got a chatbot now.” ~ Dr. Kate Holterhoff

[35:02] - “Folks with CS degrees, information science degrees. They actually have to upskill themselves after they get that degree.” ~ Dr. Kate Holterhoff
Links

Dr. Kate Holterhoff
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RedMonk
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Hirsch Horizon Bourbon
Twitter
LinkedIn
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Mastodon
Discord
Reddit
Bing
Slack
Instagram
React
Vue
Angular
jQuery
Facebook
Home Depot
Tesla
Ruby
AWS
Georgia Institue of Technology
iPad
Nintendo Switch
Kelly Vaughn
Chris Coyier
Gus’s Fried Chicken
Red Phone Booth
Gold Star Chili
Skyline Chili
Riverfront Pizza & Sports Bar

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