Integrating Computer Science into Modern Physics: A Necessity or a Bonus?

[Josh0768]

To what extent do modern physicists need to know computer science?

 

[phyzguy]

In my experience, virtually everything modern physicists do uses computers. So it is imperative to be competent at using computers and writing and analyzing code. You don't need to be a computer science expert, but you need to be good at using the computer as a tool.