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I just got an email from one of my blog readers who wants to become a C++ programmer and works for a business that uses C++ to build web applications. Here is an excerpt from the email (the name of the reader was removed to keep the identity private).
... Still new to this but one of the guys from my group suggested C++ programing as a starting point. What do you think and whats the path to take from the starting point to marketing myself as a programmer. I do various things but just want to know how to ge myself out there to get at least 70,000. I have some real lite help desk data center exp.
Okay, I have a question for you or anyone reading this right now. Do you currently build web applications with C++? If you do, please drop me a line telling me why you use C++ for building web applications instead of Java, C#, VB.NET, PHP or Ruby.
Building Web Applications In C++
The answer to the question "can you build web applications with C++?" is yes. However, my question to you is why the heck would you want to do that? What special features, capabilities or requirements are you addressing with C++ that cannot be suitably addressed by C#, VB.NET, Java, Ruby or PHP? Read this post I made on the suitability of C++ for building web applications By Clicking Here
How to Become A C++ Programmer
The answer to the question "can I become a C++ programmer?" is yes. However, my question to this reader is why would you want to become a C++ programmer at this stage in the software development industry?
I understand that there are special reasons why you may want to become a C++ programmer. If you want to become a video game developer and develop computation intensive rendering algorithms (click here to read about rendering on Wikipedia) or develop device drivers (click here to read about device drivers on Wikipedia) or something of that nature, yes, you should probably master the C/C++ languages. However, if you are really on that type of career track, you should probably go to college and get a BSc, MSc and PhD in Computer Science!
However, if you really want to make a career out of developing web applications or software applications for businesses, C++ will NOT be your primary programming language! If you are interested in learning more about this topic, then read my informed advice about the suitability of C++ for building software applications by clicking on this link to get more information
Should You Become A C++ Software Developer?
Hey, the primary language of choice for commercial web applications or software applications is not C++. The software development industry has matured to the point that other languages like C#, Java, VB.NET are better suited for building enterprise, high-performing, scalable, reliable, maintainable web applications. If you think C++ is a better candidate for building web applications, you may be leaving in the past and it is time for you to wake up!
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My name is Kingsley Tagbo and I'm a technical expert living in Saint Louis, Missouri. I write about the training, coaching, mentoring and personal development of software development professionals including business analysts, computer programmers, testers, project managers, web designers, data analysts, report writers, software developers and other information technology professionals .
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6 Comments
February 23rd, 2008 at 2:01 am
Hi Mr. Tagbo,
I read the information regarding the future world in the Software Development field. But I am more interested in the Game Development field as well as in robotics. I consider myself as a fantasy person with a dream of inventing ideas and turninng them into reality. Would a career in game designs/development be suitable for me || web/Business Applications based upon my personality?
February 23rd, 2008 at 3:10 am
Hello Game Developer
It does sound like your heart and desire is in game development.
What you need to do is realize that you may have to work harder than the average wannabe programmer!
Game development requires more knowledge of maths, physics, computer science, artificial intelligence than the typical business / web development career, so, plan accordingly!
February 24th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Hello Mr. Tagbo,
I thank you very much for responding to my e-mail. I am currently doing an intern in my Institution, and I have been asked to e-mail a few questions to a professional such as yourself about a desirable or chosen career. The career paths in which I am enthused and passionate to pursue are Game Designs && Development || Robotics. I have acquired a decent background in Math as well as Programming Theory. Please respond to the following questions below:
(5) What type of qualities, skills, and education would be helpful in
entering into the field of robotics as well as for Game Designs &&
Development?
(6) Is there a special IQ to have for becoming a Game || Robotics
Designer/Developer?
(7) What is the average length for completing educational requirements as a means of entering into the world of robotics || game design/development?
(8) Are there any intrinsic relationships between Game Designs && Robotics?
(9) Since Game/Robotics Designer/Developer involves alot of effort and work, what entry-level position would be ideal for a novice such as myself to start with to prepare as a Game/Robotics Designer/Developer after graduating say with an associates ||
bachelors degree?
(10) What are the most prominent Institutions that are affordable and available for passionate scholars to attend for the preparation of a career as a Game || Robotics Designer/Developer?
(11) Are there any special requirements for being accepted into such Institutions?
(12) Would a degree in Mathematics && Computer Science directly lead me to the Field of Game Designs/Development and Robotics?
(13) Is it possible to work as both a game designer/developer and roboticist?
(14) What kind of knowledge is most mandatory for succeeding as a game || robotics designer/developer?
(15) Where is Game design/development heading in the future?
(16) Where is the field of robotics heading in the future?
(17) Where is Computer Programming heading in the future?
(18) What is the most ideal programming language for becoming a game designer/developer || roboticist?
(19) Does Web Designs/Development have any correlation with the world of games and robotics?
yours truly,
J.C
December 18th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
[...] Mansib wrote, Need Help Learning: I would like to be a computer programmer, but I just can’t understand anything. I’ve read books and searched through websites but only find things such as “Coding tutorial, we assume you know so-so language before starting” or messages telling me to look up google. On many sites i’ve seen you writing that you offer coaching and mentoring services. So can you help me learn programming? I’m dedicated and I actually want to learn not ask you to do projects and the like. I only know a little bit of html and I use to know a bit of C++. I hope you won’t ignore this. IT Career Training Coach reply: Mansib, one of the biggest myths of learning programming is that of starting with C++. I don’t recommend it … even though C++ is one of the fastest programming languages and it is object oriented and it has been around for a log time, it’s not necessarily the best programming language for a newbie to cut their teeth on. I usually recommend other programming languages in my training programs. You can read this post I wrote a while ago, about why training on C++ is not always recommended: why C++ training may not be recommended for you [...]
March 17th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Please,
i would love to get enlightened on softwares and analysis of programming language.
Thanks
March 17th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Humphrey:
What do you mean by analysis of programming languages?
Thank you