How to get a computer science education without the massive student loans

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Ever since The Social Network made programming sexy, software developers have been in high demand. (Okay fine, before that, too.) And as more and more Silicon Beach and Valley tech companies strike it rich, the demand for local developers across the country keeps increasing.

If you’ve been on the fence about taking the plunge and learning to code, this is definitely the right place and the right time. You don’t have to have programming experience or go into debt earning an expensive computer science degree. You can learn what you need to know to become a well-paid developer and get a kick-ass job with The Complete Computer Science Bundle.

This bundle includes eight courses and more than 78 hours of instruction that will give you a top-quality tech education. You’ll start by learning C, a good base programming language that many other languages are derived from. You’ll learn basic technical concepts like loops, strings, and algorithms that can be used in a wide variety of coding frameworks. 

Then, you’ll move onto other popular languages like Java, Python, and C++ that form the backbone of many websites and apps. You’ll even learn advanced languages like SQL that are commonly used to manage databases.

In addition to learning about software, you’ll also learn how to build cool DIY Internet of Things hardware projects with Raspberry Pi, like remote controlled lights and smart-home sensors. You’ll also examine four in-depth case studies about tech titans Apple, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn so you can study each company's business model and apply these findings to your own company.

The Complete Computer Science Bundle is available now for just $39.

Nicole Cammorata
Nicole Cammorata
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As Director of Special Projects, Nicole Cammorata helps guide Mashable's editorial innovations, licensing programs, and specialty series. Previously, she was the site's Executive Editor and its very first Shopping Editor before that. Nicole is also Mashable's resident gifting expert and gets a thrill out of helping readers find the perfect present. She received a B.S. in Journalism from Boston University and an MFA in fiction writing from The New School. She lives in Maine with her husband, their two young children, and a backyard full of flowers.

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