I'm a self-taught software developer with a portfolio of personal projects and a couple of freelance gigs. How much does not having a CS degree really hold people back these days? Recruiters, when you look at applicants for entry-level roles at bigger tech companies, does a lack of formal education automatically knock someone out of the running?

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No.. degree hasn’t been a deal-breaker in my experience if you show solid real-world projects and GitHub activity. Recruiters care more about what you’ve built and your problem-solving skills than about a piece of paper.

I don’t think this is a deal breaker. Your work should speak for itself. Also you are self taught and will learn more.

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