-: So, specifically for product management,
folks like to see some degree of computer science.
I was a CS and math major.
And in addition to being technical,
people like some sort of understanding of design
or business, either understanding how generally,
some of the theories around how market forces work,
or how you design an experience or a visual design,
and it really is kind of a combination
of a couple of different things.
You know, when I was in college,
a lot of people focused on studying
computer science for the sake of studying computer science.
Just learning how to program a computer
for just to be good at computer programming.
I think now, computers are really just
another tool that you can use to further
your interests, wherever they are.
Obviously, I'm in something that's very tech heavy,
databases, but I know lots of people who are
using computers to further their interest
in literature, or music.
You know, you can have these really broad interests,
and use programming and technology
as a way to just further your field of research,
even if it's not related to you know,
just computers and websites.
I would say just reading, and listening,
and practicing are really what you can
do with computer science.
It's very fast moving, but luckily,
there's lots of good videos online.
There are really good forums where
people post stories about technology,
and that kind of let's you get a grasp of
what the emerging technologies are.
And more and more, people have lessons
that are either collaborative, or interactive,
that they post online, where you can
begin to learn a different language.
So, just kind of getting into those spaces,
and picking up things, playing with them,
creating side projects, those are all
really helpful for keeping your skills sharp.