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Complete Idiot's Guide to a Career in Computer Programming
Jesse Liberty, Jesse Liberty
Rating: 4.5/5 Stars
Rank: 407575
Currently there is a continuing shortage of applicants for
technology-related jobs. Liberty, author of a number of programming
tutorials, gives readers considering a career change a gentle introduction
to the art of computer programming.
He discusses market opportunities,
traditional and nontraditional paths to becoming a programmer, what are
the parts of a programming language, what are the pros and cons of various
languages, and how to find that first programming job. Recommended for all
libraries.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
About the AuthorJesse Liberty is President of Liberty Associates, Inc., which provides
onsite training, mentoring, consulting, and contract programming.
Jesse is
the author of Sams Teach Yourself C++ Programming in 24 Hours and Beginning
Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, C++ from Scratch, as well as other
books on C++ and object-oriented programming.
Jesse was a software
architect for Xerox, a distinguished software engineer for AT&T, and Vice
President of Citibank's Development Division.
Editorials
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Complete Idiot's Guide to a Career in Computer Programming
Jesse Liberty, Jesse Liberty
![]() | | | From Library Journal | | Currently there is a continuing shortage of applicants for
technology-related jobs. Liberty, author of a number of programming
tutorials, gives readers considering a career change a gentle introduction
to the art of computer... read full editorial |
![]() | | | Book Description | | Today there is a tremendous demand for professional programmers. This is
the single most lucrative and rewarding career path available to the
self-taught and self-motivated, and this book tells you everything you
need... read full editorial |
![]() | | | From the Back Cover | | Today there is a tremendous demand for professional programmers. This is
the single most lucrative and rewarding career path available to the
self-taught and self-motivated, and this book tells you everything you
need... read full editorial |
Customer Reviews
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Complete Idiot's Guide to a Career in Computer Programming
Jesse Liberty, Jesse Liberty
![]() | | | Inspirational! Helped me find a new career path. | | (*_*) May 21, 2000 - 5.0/5 stars | | 8 months ago I was doing tons of career research in the hope of figuring
out which direction to take with my life. I am now a web development
student at Spokane Community College and am really excited about my future... read full review |
![]() | | | Very Impressed with content | | (Florida, United States) January 17, 2000 - 5.0/5 stars | | I bought this book up after just barely glancing at it in the bookstore,
and was not able to put it down for several days. Being of the Complete
Idiot's Series - I was surprised at how "readable" it was. I am
a ... read full review |
![]() | | | A real road map! | | (Altoona, PA USA) August 6, 1999 - 5.0/5 stars | | The Complete Idiot's Guide to a Career in Computer Programming is a
different kind of computer book. The author firsts describes the benefits
and virtues needed as a programer (work ethic, pay, scheduling). He
briefly ... read full review |
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