Subj : Re: What things should successful programmers-to-be learn right now? To : comp.programming From : al912912 Date : Fri Jul 01 2005 11:03 am Rick D. 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. .