Learn Computer Code -- Get High-Paying Job

http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/12/opinion/rushkoff-write-code/index.html?hpt=hp_bn9

The Kid Rasta

 

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Depending on where you live and the demand for developers. The demand is pretty high on the west coast, which is why I got into web developing but its not as easy as you think.

competition for jobs is crazy, and employers are being extra picky. Here are the things you HAVE to have to get a job as a front end web developer:

1) a good portfoli, that looks good from the inside out. The code behind the pages must be "tabless" and contain some form of dynamic functionality...ie: javacript or jquery

2) your interviewing game must be on point.

 

I am currently enrolled in school finishing my degree in computers BUT I'm trying to get certified in computer forensics. If I can't find anything down that route, coding comes in a close second. Thanks for the link Kid. :smt045

 

I hate how people tend to put so much emphasis on programming languages themselves. The languages themselves are very minute when it comes to comp science. In fact once you learn C and C++ you've pretty much learned 65% of the languages out there because most are derivatives of those two. Algorithms and Data Structures are really what you want to learn, unless your doing front end web stuff (scripting). Pick up something like C# and then learn about sorts, stacks, queues, searches, lists, etc.

 

That's a gem right there!
Anyone can be taught to program, not everyone will be able to think logically or solve a problem using an algorithm.

As mentioned before, It took me a lot longer to understand the 'science' part of it - once I did I quickly learnt more advanced Java, from there learning C was a step away and with C# being so similiar to Java, it wasn't long before I could code in all 3.

 

as a proespective teacher this motivates me more to educate these kids so they can jobs like you guys have. that knowledge is the future.

 

This is really good. This helps a lot in my career. A lot of the APIs I deal with (and in fact if you look at a LOT of Google's API) are python and/or Ruby based, so I'm focusing a lot of my time on that sort of code, especially python.

 

this is the truth.

ive been moving past the actual coding and getting more into managing. project management is the first step to director level. ive gotten to the point where im tired of looking at the screen coding and want to manage schedules and timelines. give me a 20+ group under me and ill be a happy man. yeah more emails and meetings than anything but knowing the code and managing the code you know is where the big bucks come in. svp's make bank!

 

Interesting discussion. I had worked as a Programmer in Direct Mail for 12 years whereby we used to use C++ in Industry Specific software among other programming we did using different industry specific software. I had a Degree in an unrelated field, but was also taking Computer Science in the University back in the days. I have enrolled back to school to finish my CS Degree. Any advise on steps after finishing the degree, I have 5 classes remaining.

 

You got sql down?
Do you know how to get around in command line?

 

I have a little knowledge of Sql although not work related experience.

For command line, Yes. I used to write very complicated and large batch programs that for example would use a loop to access all the locations that you need, call other programs and sometimes run for a whole weekend. You put the locations in a text file and call it with a for loop in C prompt. With a little encouragement it can all come back.

 

By commandline, I mean unix. A lot of people in the older generation grew up on commandline. I personally hate it but got use to it.
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Yes I was going to type Unix too. I used Unix back in the 90s, and almost brought down a job server by running to many child processes.

 

I've done far worse lol.

 

Is there specific jobs forunix in the market. I could get a book to refresh. I am in jersey.

 

You can take my old job.
It is in miami, FLorida though.

Required Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.
Knowledge on Java and one of the major Java IDE.
Some previous programming experience as a junior developer or systems administration preferred.
Experience with any shell languate.
Basic understanding of relational database principals
Oracle PL/SQL and understanding of a Unix-based operating system preferred.
Job Location


I took this from their website. I can tell you what they pay and how much it is if you want to apply.

 

Thanks, but cannot relocate right now.