• Question: whatd been your favorite part of being a computer scientist?

    Asked by Jordanm on 14 Nov 2025. This question was also asked by form535rows72.
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      Martin McMahon answered on 14 Nov 2025:

      I’m not a full on “computer scientist”, I studied this at GCSE level, and I have always used computers in every aspect of my career. However, the part I like most is learning to programme applications to solve small problems. These days that means using Python and macros in things like Excel and database application. But I also like to code in HTML for webpages, and I also use CAD software to plan and build 3D printable objects.

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      Charlotte McNeill answered on 20 Nov 2025:

      So computer scientist isnt exactly my job role but is in this field. My current job role is a proactive user analyst. Essentially I work on looking for problems before they become one, or create better ways of automating workflows or tasks. My favourite part is finding a small pattern and reporting the issue before it becomes a big one. Its enjoyable for me because I feel I have targeted something useful that will help people continue to do their work smoothly. So I would say in a finalized answer that I enjoy looking into data and helping people with a resolution from it – feels rewarding

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      Maximillian Ward answered on 22 Nov 2025:

      My work involves investigating security incidents – which I like because I’m very nosy.
      To do this well, I have to keep learning more about computing in various ways – which is very satisfying when you find the right application of something obscure you’ve read about.

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      Stewart Watkiss answered on 27 Nov 2025:

      I like the variety of different work that I get to do. One day I may be doing some programming, another doing some forensic research, and sometimes writing documents.

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      Aurelia Brzezowska answered on 2 Dec 2025:

      I think my favourite thing so far has definitely been seeing the industry advance and go forward. There is always something new and a new threat to catch. Tools are getting better, services are improving and every day is a new invention that we can see, test out and trial.

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