Subj : Re: What things should successful programmers-to-be learn right now?
To   : comp.programming
From : ajk
Date : Sat Jul 02 2005 12:35 am

On Fri, 01 Jul 2005 13:52:09 +0200, Rick D. <spam@mailspam.com> wrote:

>Hi all,
>
>What are the most important things successful programmers-to-be should
>learn right now, to have a shot at a great career ?
>
>Is it just a matter of learning C#, the .NET api, and visual studio
>these days. Or is .NET highly overhyped and should they focus on more
>conservative languages like C++, JAVA or even VB ? And what
>frameworks, api's, design methods and other skills will be relevant in
>a few years time.
>
>Or should they consider an alternative career altogether, because the
>90's are over and careers in the software industry are not at all
>rewarding anymore both intellectually and financially. And things may
>get even worse in a few years time.
>
>I'd really like to hear other people's perspectives, ideas and
>insights on this.
>
>Best regards,
>Rick D.

what do you mean by 'great career' exactly?

if you want to earn money, go into management, if you want to have fun
stick to programming. just my 2c.

/ajk
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