How to become a programmer?
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2005 4:32 pm
Hi,
I considered becoming a programmer while I am studying in graphic design major... BA degree... I'm wondering what I need to do to become a good programmer.. in fact a good one that they'd just attack me
... okay... well you know what I mean. I'm considering taking those cheap online training courses called "guruischool" in order to get the certifications to prove that I know stuff, but I'm not sure if it's good one. I'd like to have your suggestions so I could get a job as a programmer while I study for graphic design....
So... in simple way... how do I make myself look good for level-entry programmer (with no school on that yet... I'm programming as my hobby right now and I just learned how to do it few weeks ago
) and I found that I'm really enjoying it so I wanted to mix that knowledge with my art skills and yet still be able to choose either one just in case (I don't like static so I could work as a programmer for few years, then change to graphic designer, then back to programmer... maybe permanant this time, but... you know what I mean so I'd like to have 2 careers to be able to choose from... or even mix them into one career). I'm looking for a job right now and I'm building my portfolio at my site (I can give you the address if you are curious.. no spamming here
). It still have a long way to go; nevertheless, I programmed my own gallery and integrated it to my site... and it's about 80% completed for art section. I haven't completed other 2 projects which is for graphic design section and programming section.
So will those certifications help me getting a job faster? Is there a better school that you recommend? Is there any suggestions that you need to let me know? I know there are hardcore programmers out there hanging out in this forum and I'd like your help in order to get myself a head start in programming career. I just don't know where to start. Sorry about babbling on. Thank you in advance, I'm looking forward to hear what you have to say.
P.S. Other problem is... I have absolutely no work experience. :/ So I have to make myself look better somehow... any tips/tricks?
I considered becoming a programmer while I am studying in graphic design major... BA degree... I'm wondering what I need to do to become a good programmer.. in fact a good one that they'd just attack me
So... in simple way... how do I make myself look good for level-entry programmer (with no school on that yet... I'm programming as my hobby right now and I just learned how to do it few weeks ago
So will those certifications help me getting a job faster? Is there a better school that you recommend? Is there any suggestions that you need to let me know? I know there are hardcore programmers out there hanging out in this forum and I'd like your help in order to get myself a head start in programming career. I just don't know where to start. Sorry about babbling on. Thank you in advance, I'm looking forward to hear what you have to say.
P.S. Other problem is... I have absolutely no work experience. :/ So I have to make myself look better somehow... any tips/tricks?