[pixelp3]

A lot of startups only think in terms of "hey let's make a simple app/website and let AWS do all the work!".

They don't realize how deep computing and computer science truly are. Data Structures and Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Machine Learning, Computer Graphics, Databases, Compilers and Languages, etc. etc. all require a deep knowledge of CS.

Pretty much anything you use or build on was developed because of years and years of CS study or PhDs. When you use something like Google Maps, Chrome, iOS, Linux, AWS, Facebook (yes even Facebook), etc. it is because of the work of CS grads and professors over a long period.

Do you want to have deep knowledge of various systems and truly solve problems or just want to hack out another webapp or mobile app? Maybe that defines the difference between a CS major and "just-another-dev"