Software engineer Yevgeniy Brikman says that this is the wrong question: there's a huge difference between learning programming and learning computer science, which is the more valuable skill.

Want to become a computer programmer? Read our guide to learn step-by-step computer programmer requirements, plus earning potential and specializations.

Focus on learning computational thinking Instead of hyper-focusing on a specific programming language, you can also learn to problem-solve in a way that a computer will understand.

From Youtube tutorials about SQL to Udemy courses about Excel, there are lots of ways to learn the most common software needed for high-paying jobs.

In 2012 and 2013, Sudol-Delyser says, New York City opened the Academy for Software Engineering and the Bronx Academy for Software Engineering, public high schools dedicated to computer science.

Those looking to learn or improve basic computer skills may take advantage of the library’s free computer classes or tech times at branches throughout the city.

How can I prepare myself to be a software engineer at Google without a CS degree? This question was originally answered on Quora by Terry Lambert.