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The Complete Idiot's Guide to a Career in Computer Programming (Paperback)

by Jesse Liberty (Author)

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Paperback: 1 pages
Publisher: Prentice Hall (1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0789719959
ISBN-13: 978-0789719959
Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 18.7 x 2 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 536,419 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Today there is a tremendous demand for professional programmers. This is the single most lucrative and rewarding career path available to the self-taught and self-motivated, and this book tells you everything you need to know to get started. Take this road map and completely understand the work environment, alternative career paths, and the skills needed to be a professional computer programmer. Find out about the really important stuff, too: salary ranges, paths of self and assisted training, interview preparation, obtaining job experience, and how to network for job advancement. The Complete Idiots Guide to a Career in Computer Programming puts you in control.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A real road map!, 6 Aug 1999

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to a Career in Computer Programming is a different kind of computer book. The author firsts describes the benefits and virtues needed as a programer (work ethic, pay, scheduling). He briefly outlines several different programing languages and a course of study. He lists numerous resources for learning and development (and if he doesn't list it he shows you how to find it). He gives a road map to entering the computer field and how to prepare for that entry. And refreshingly he is brutally honest about his beliefs on the direction of computer industry and who's going to succeed in it (you and me!). On the down side: there is a lot to cover and he's really limited with what he can present (there are only 282 pages!). At times the book jumps from subject to subject and he tries to compress complicated subjects into mini primers (9 pages for software modeling - yuck!). The bottom line? If you have any inkling at all of becoming a programer or are new to the field or have a desire to get some positive direction...BUY THIS BOOK! Any lacking in material is easily made up by the author's consistent listing of other study materials. I wish this book had been published a long time ago when I decided to change career paths!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for anyone considering a programming career., 20 Aug 1999

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I strongly recommend this book to anyone contemplating a career (or a career change) in programming. As a relative novice, I'd found it difficult to find straight answers about such things as the differences between the various programming languages, their uses, strengths and weakness, and the salary expectations associated with them. Liberty's style is friendly and clear enough for the uninitiated while he manages to avoid dumbing it down too much to be substantive. In addition, the author personally supports his books in a helpful online forum. I appreciate his help and I recommend this book highly.

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