Hi everyone,
This looks like a nice forum.
I'm interested in learning to write software. I may want to write a freeware program or if I get good enough, perhaps try to sell a program and make a couple of bucks. At some point I may be interested in getting a job related to computers, maybe not necessarily programming but something having to do with computers. I'm also interested in learning to create websites.
It seems some of the first questions I need to address are, what programming languages should I learn first ? What are the most useful & versatile languages ? What languages should I learn to make myself as employable as possible if I decided to pursue that avenue ? How will this likely change in the next 5 or 10 years ?
What are some the the best and most *in demand* computer jobs presently available ? What type of positions could I get with minimal training, say a 2 year degree ? Are there entry level positions available with no degree ?
Lastly, could anyone please recommend some good books that could help me with the aforementioned goals & interests ? Books or teaching materials that lend themselves to self study or self teaching would be best.
Knowing of any *classic* computer texts that I should have would also be helpful.
I would appreciate any feedback or opinions.
Thanks for your help.
John
This looks like a nice forum.
I'm interested in learning to write software. I may want to write a freeware program or if I get good enough, perhaps try to sell a program and make a couple of bucks. At some point I may be interested in getting a job related to computers, maybe not necessarily programming but something having to do with computers. I'm also interested in learning to create websites.
It seems some of the first questions I need to address are, what programming languages should I learn first ? What are the most useful & versatile languages ? What languages should I learn to make myself as employable as possible if I decided to pursue that avenue ? How will this likely change in the next 5 or 10 years ?
What are some the the best and most *in demand* computer jobs presently available ? What type of positions could I get with minimal training, say a 2 year degree ? Are there entry level positions available with no degree ?
Lastly, could anyone please recommend some good books that could help me with the aforementioned goals & interests ? Books or teaching materials that lend themselves to self study or self teaching would be best.
Knowing of any *classic* computer texts that I should have would also be helpful.
I would appreciate any feedback or opinions.
Thanks for your help.
John