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    Prof.so

    blog.prof.so · Personal blog · on HN since 2012

    A blog on academic computer science, covering PhD decisions, notable computer scientists, academic age bias and software engineering challenges.

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    What HN says

    No HN comments were provided, so there is no commenter opinion; HN links it for its posts on PhDs and software engineering challenges.

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    16HN people shared it
    18linked in comments
    168story points
    2015last shared

    Top posts on HN

    1. 1
      Thinking of Doing a PhD? Take this simple test
      1 person · 103 points · first shared 2013 · 44 comments on HN
    2. 2
      Computer Science 'Ninja Arts'
      1 person · 29 points · first shared 2013 · 10 comments on HN
    3. 3
      10 Amazing Computer Scientists
      1 person · 8 points · first shared 2013 · Discussion on HN
    4. 4
      On the cult of youth in academia
      1 person · 4 points · first shared 2013 · Discussion on HN
    5. 5
      10 (Plus 1) Ways to Change the World With Computer Science
      1 person · 4 points · first shared 2013 · Discussion on HN
    6. 6
      Top Software Engineering Challenges
      1 person · 3 points · first shared 2012 · Discussion on HN
    7. 7
      Bottom 10 Software Engineering Challenges
      1 person · 3 points · first shared 2012 · Discussion on HN
    8. 8
      Am I A "Real" Engineer?
      1 person · 2 points · first shared 2012 · Discussion on HN
    9. 9
      Computer Science for All
      1 person · 2 points · first shared 2012 · Discussion on HN
    10. 10
      Bottom 10 Software Engineering Challenges
      1 person · 2 points · first shared 2012 · Discussion on HN

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