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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
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
for the first time in years.
This book was the turning point in making my
decision. Jesse Liberty inspired me. I have traveled 1,700 miles to study
in what I judged to be the best web dev program in the U.S.
A year ago I
never would have dreamed I'd be doing this. The book answered many of my
questions about programming, while at the same time convincing me that
there is a nitch for me in programming and that there is no reason to be
afraid of trying to learn to program.However, Mr. Liberty pushes the
study-at-home method pretty heavy. Since he is an author of tutorial books
it's in his best interest to get people interested in them.
My personal
experience is that I tried learning programming at home, and found I could
learn it. However, despite the fact that I'm very enthusiastic and
motivated, I found it difficult to consistently motivate myself to do it
day after day. Having no feedback from anyoone else, and being at home
alone day after day, week after week grew tiresome.
Also, when it comes to
web programming, there are so many different languages and technologies, I
found I just wanted to study in an established program with like-minded
people.
So, I have opted to return to school. One other point on which I
disagree with him is his suggestion that a beginner should jump in and
start learning C++.
Here again, he writes C++ tutorial books... The fact
is that C++ is the most difficult programming language.
Beginners will
find Visual Basic much easier and more fun. And there is PLENTY of demand
for VB programmers. (Incidentally, a great VB tutorial book is
"Programming With Visual Basic 6.0" by Diane Zak, which we're
using at school.) If you're considering a career in programming of any
kind, GO FOR IT!
Don't be scared. Prorgamming isn't as hard as you think.
Millions of people are going into networking because they have the
perception that computer programming is super-hard and boring.
It's not
hard, just complicated. It just takes time to learn. And if it's so
boring, why do so many programmers find their work so rewarding and
satisfying?
Did you ever stop and wonder why there are so many
programmers who write programs for fun in there spare time after working
all day programming at their jobs?
I find it extremely satisfying to know
that when I graduate I'll be able to go anywhere and get a job - a very
high paying job. And where else can you find a relistic possibility of
moving into management within just a few years, due to the tremendous
growth in the industry. Good luck in your new career!
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Jesse Liberty, Jesse Liberty
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![]() | | Current Review | | 1. | 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 |
![]() | | 2. | Great if you want to formulate a career plan | | (Sydney, Australia) June 1, 2000 - 5.0/5 stars | | This book is wonderful for those people that think that a career in
programming would be a good thing for them, but don't know where to start.
It goes through some programming basics (not languages per se, but theory... read full review |
![]() | | 3. | A really great book! | | (Porto Velho, BRAZIL) January 25, 2004 - 5.0/5 stars | | I think this book is the best choice for peaple who are wanting to learn
how to program but don't know where to start. It doesn't teach you how to
program in a specific language, but it shows you the basic thing of lots... read full review |
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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 |
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