Computer Programming

Paper Summary:

The paper explains the aspects of being a computer programmer including how to determine if this specific career area is suitable for an individual's skill sets and interests as well as a series of recommendations on how to get started in this career. The paper provides recommendations on how to present this information to a live audience of high school students who are choosing a career. The paper also provides an overview of the various Web 2.0 technologies in the appendix.

Outline:
Introduction
Aspects of Being a Computer Programmer
Abilities Necessary to Excel in Computer Programming
Summary of How This Information Will be Used
Getting A Career Started in Programming

From the Paper:

"Creating entirely new software applications used for everything from designing new buildings to defining optimized airline schedules, defining how entire companies will communicate with each other over the Internet, or creating the software that powers a cell phone, MP3 player or Blackberry are just a few of the tasks computer programmers create and perfect. This is the ideal field for anyone who has a natural interest in problem solving, is good at mathematics and finds the process of how the Internet and computers work fascinating. There are many types of computer programmers including programmer analysts, software developers, Internet or Web Programmers and Web Developers. Of these different careers, Web Developers with knowledge of Web 2.0 technologies ('Reilly, 2006) are in the greatest demand."

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