Guest csguy Posted April 15, 2003 Posted April 15, 2003 Well, i'm new to the forum and fairly new to programming. I've taken c and c++ so far. I was just wondering is it true that programming jobs these days are low? A few people were telling me i should stay away from computer science. I know i should make the ultimate decision on what track to take, whether it be systems programming, internet, etc. But what is popular these days? I want to make sure i learn what i have to learn to get a job and keep it. If it means learning more programming languages then i'll have to do it. I think i'm going to learn java next semester. By the way does anyone know of a good compiler i can get. I use Borland right now and the school's gnu compiler. Borland is ok and i hate the gnu compiler it sucks, or maybe because i'm new to using it. Well any advice would be appreciated. Oh yeah one more question, are real world applications like those we learn in class? Thanks!
fafalone Posted April 15, 2003 Posted April 15, 2003 I think Slashdot featured a news story the other day about how coding jobs were predicted to greatly pick up over the next decade.
Dave Posted April 15, 2003 Posted April 15, 2003 I opted out of taking computer science at uni in favour of mathematics because of this concern. As it stands at the moment, there's not a heck of a lot in terms of jobs mainly because everyone seems to be coming out with Computer Science degrees from not-so-good unis. Generally, if you go to a good uni (like Warwick here) then you'll be okay becase the employers like these kinds of unis. My advice would be to choose the broadest range of modules that you can, because this would greatly improve the chances of you getting a job in a different area other than programming after you complete your degree just in case you can't get the job you want. Or that's my stance on it anyway.
blike Posted April 15, 2003 Posted April 15, 2003 Here's the article: Tech Jobs Projected to Double by 2010 (free registration required). Here's the slashdot comments (just as informative as the article): slashdot
T_FLeX Posted April 15, 2003 Posted April 15, 2003 Welcome to the forum man, I too was going to go for a computer science degree, but I decided to get away from computers all together. EVERY one of my friends is going for a computer science degree, at my local college, they seem to hand them out. I love computers I've been messing around with them since the original DOOM, but there is just too many people going into computers, drawn in by words like "high tech" and "Technology" I swear to God everyone (white male) at my school is going that route. It might just be this way in my city, who knows? It's up to you man, do what you love.
MiguelBladesman Posted June 24, 2003 Posted June 24, 2003 Hello:rolleyes: Hi. New here. Just wanted to get a "Hello" in.
Guest Syntax Posted June 25, 2003 Posted June 25, 2003 I'll give you my advice, dont you dare use Java. It is the most inefficient, slow piece of "crud" language I've ever used. Sun claims the API is universal, but it's not. They also claim it's fast, which is also bullshit. Stick to C or C++.
Sayonara Posted June 25, 2003 Posted June 25, 2003 "Java" and "fast" - never thought I'd see those words in the same sentence.
Dudde Posted June 25, 2003 Posted June 25, 2003 haha oh man you guys are so mean to the poor script, simply because it's inferior doesn't mean it's worse^_^ ...wait.... well anyway welcome to the forums guys;) I'm learning a bit of programming but only enough necessary to program games and to satisfy my own need for something to do;) not enough for a job
KHinfcube22 Posted June 25, 2003 Posted June 25, 2003 Hi, welcome to the wonderful world of "ScienceForums.Net"!!!!!! I'm also tryin to go into a job with comps. What I want to do is get a job at Square Soft and become a computer graphics programer. Video Games and computers are the top thigs out now-a-days. One of my High School teachers also told me that not very many people are in the computer programming bissness, so they got paid ALOT!!! *Java sucks!!!!!!:lame:
Sayonara Posted June 26, 2003 Posted June 26, 2003 Originally posted by Dudde haha oh man you guys are so mean to the poor script, simply because it's inferior doesn't mean it's worse^_^ Not JavaScript, I like that when it's well-coded and cross compatible. We're talking about Java - the compiled programming language. Completely unrelated.
Guest Syntax Posted June 27, 2003 Posted June 27, 2003 SquareSoft games is a very private company when it comes to getting new employees. They're like a family on how they do things. The building where the game developers develop in is a house converted to an office building, for tight communication between the developers. A friend of mine tried to get a job at SquareSoft, but it requires like 6 years of game programming in C, on the OPSWE environment. As well as a shitload of background in graphics design. I think some of the developers all get a cut from the games sales too. As well as their salary.
Loki Posted August 18, 2003 Posted August 18, 2003 So... I'm taking computer programming next semester... and apparently I'm learning Java... hehe, sounds like I'm going to waste my time. Oh well, at least it's something to introduce me to the scene!
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