Code vs. Grades: How to Balance Tech Skills with Academics

The biggest lie tech bros tell you is "School is a scam." It's not. Your degree opens doors that your portfolio walks you through.

The 80/20 Rule During the semester, give 80% to your books and 20% to coding. During holidays, flip it. You cannot master React while failing MTH 101.

Use Your Coursework If you have a project for a Computer Science course, don't just do the bare minimum. Build something real. Use that assignment to learn a new stack.

Sleep is Not Optional Coding all night and sleeping during lectures is a recipe for carryovers. Prioritize 6 hours of sleep, and code in the early morning instead.