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Is Computer Science Hard?

Is Computer Science Hard?

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I heard that Computer Science is one of the hardest fields of study. Is that true?

Yes. Computer Science is a hard discipline to learn. But, if you are motivated and devote sufficient time to studying the discipline, then it is possible to learn Computer Science.

Why is it hard to learn to program?

Computer Science is a hard discipline to learn because learning to program is hard. But, if you are motivated and devote sufficient time to studying the discipline, then it is possible to learn how to program.

What does it mean that the discipline of Computer Science is constructive in nature?

Computer Science is a hard discipline to learn because of the constructive nature of the discipline. But, if you are motivated and devote sufficient time to studying the discipline, then it is possible to learn and master every concept when it is encountered.

How much time is required to successfully learn Computer Science?

Even though Computer Science is a hard discipline to learn, if you are motivated and devote sufficient time to studying the discipline, then it is possible to learn Computer Science.

But if I have to put in so much time to study Computer Science, then I won't have time to do other things, will I?

Computer Science requires students to invest a lot of time to learn. But, if you learn good time management skills, you can put in the necessary time to learn the discipline and still have time for other activities.

Are there any other reasons that Computer Science is considered hard?

Computer Science requires extreme attention to detail, a really good memory, an ability to think abstractly, and the use of creativity and intuition. Students can learn to do all of these things with sufficient time and practice.

So what does this all really mean?

In summery, even though Computer Science is a hard discipline to learn, if you are motivated and devote sufficient time to studying the discipline, then it is possible to learn Computer Science.