I’ve just completed the first few lessons in the “College Algebra with Python” course in the core curriculum, and after doing all the core curriculum in order, I can’t help but feel unchallenged by the content of this course. As much as I want to “graduate” freeCodeCamp by completing the core curriculum, does it make sense to skip this if I’m already proficient with the math principles it covers?
For context I left my previous job in game development serveral months ago due to the job market becoming extremely limited (even moreso than the rest of tech in general). I have been doing fCC to gain credibility as a software developer outside of games, since all my knowledge was very specific to the tools used in making games. Every course I have done has taught me new things I had no prior experience with - like HTML, Javascript, Python, etc. That being said, mathematics is a very transferable concept and one I have a lot of experience with coming from games.
Also, I do have a bachelors degree, but it is from an art school (accredited) so I don’t think it holds much water when it comes to math knowledge lol.
So ultimately my thinking is that if I skip this course, I have “finished” fCC, on my own terms, and I would start looking for jobs after getting a new resume & portfolio in order. I think really what it boils down to is the completionist inside me is bothered leaving this one stone un-turned. Would love to hear anyone’s thoughts on the matter!
Thanks,
Nick