1. Data Structures & Algorithms
Why?
Data structures and algorithms are the backbone of computer science. An algorithm re...
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While it's very nice to have a basic understanding of all the things above, you don't need to be an expert in all of them.
It depends on the businesses you are working for and what are the skills they need to solve their problems.
For example: You won't add much value to a company that builds Web Applications if you have deep knowledge of compilers and all of the above. You will need specialized knowledge of how the Web works and you might need to know a Web framework.
Yeah I definitely agree with this. I think that compiler design isn't a must know for all software engineers. For most jobs, I would argue that software architecture is more applicable than compiler design.
Architecture skills, soft skills, learning to explain complex things in a simple way to stackeholders, those will make a big difference IMHO.
Yes. Big ups on the explaining complex things to stakeholders. Without that, the whole development process falls apart. Great communication will definitely make you stand out from other engineers.
Depending the type of work you do as an engineer you need to know what is required.
You don't NEED to know everything in the list but you WILL have a better understanding of the big picture, even if it's not directly relatable to your day to day job.
Thanks for sharing.
Good list; knowledge of any or all of these topics will only make you a better engineer, for sure. Knowledge is power!
I probably won't be going anywhere near compiler stuff anytime soon. I'm already having hard enough time just getting users and making money on my apps to worry about optimizing for scale.
You just described an average computer science undergrad degree.
What about at least the principles of security?
Good post :) +10 up votes if I could :), Robert book are absolute gem.
Excellent list of resources, and no affiliate links? I'm impressed!