Studying Computer Science and the five main computing fields really
showed me the balance between ideas and practice. The field is built
on concepts like algorithms and AI, but it also drives the tools and
technology we use every day. I liked Denning’s point that Computer
Science is both a science and an engineering discipline,it takes both
creativity and discipline.
The five majors; Computer
Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information
Systems, and Information Technology each focus on something different.
I see how important it is to pick the path that fits your strengths.
For example, Software Engineering is great if you like working in
teams to build systems, while Information Systems connects business
and technology. Together, they cover everything from designing
hardware to managing information.
What stood out to me
most is that computing isn’t just about machines it’s also about
people, organizations, and global problems. New fields like Data
Science and Cybersecurity show how the field keeps adapting, whether
it’s making sense of big data or keeping information safe. That makes
me confident computing will always be important.
Overall, this reflection gave me a deeper respect for how wide
computing really is and how much it can improve people’s lives. It
also reminded me that success in this field means more than knowing
the technical stuff it’s about problem-solving, innovation, and using
technology responsibly in a world that’s always changing.