My blog readership has grown a lot and there are now a lot of new readers. What I would like to do is to highlight some of the most significant articles / posts that has to do with “how to learn programming” or “how to become a computer programmer“.
1.  The Secret Art of Writing Highly Effective […]

Benefits of Becoming A Computer Programmer Part 2

August 11, 2007 | Comments Off

BENEFITS OF BECOMING A COMPUTER PROGRAMMER - PART 2
Since this website (IT Career Coach) is about careers in software development, it makes sense for me to discuss at some point, the benefits of becoming a computer programmer. So, I will contine along the lines set by part 1 of benefits of becoming a computer programmer, […]

REASONS FOR BECOMING A COMPUTER PROGRAMMER - PART ONE
The last ten years has seen a dramatic increase in the job openings for computer programmers in the US or worldwide, as global demand for skilled computer programmers out-paced the supply. I would like to show you the benefits of this strong global demand for computer programmers.
Before […]

Hi,
Do you want to learn the C++ programming language or become a C/C++ computer programmer?
Have you ever asked this question “which programming language is the most complex and challenging?” and received the answer C++?
If you answered yes, you are not alone. About 13 years ago, I asked my mentors in computer programming which programming […]

The Secret Path To Contract Programming

July 16, 2007 | Comments Off

Who is a contract programmer?
A contract programmer is a software developer who is paid an hourly rate for working on special software development projects for a period. Contract computer programmers are not paid salaries like full-time developers but hourly wages.
Contract programmers tend to be very project focused because they are hired to solve specific […]

Do you realize that you don’t have to be a computer programmer to be involved with software development?
Does this statement sound strange coming from a software developer coach?
If you think that my job is to get you into software development or to get to you to the top of your software developer career, you […]

One of my blog readers emailed me the question below about the feasibility of changing careers to computer programming in Malaysia.
Question:
Hi,
I am 34 years old, currently working as an electronic technician and am thinking of a career change and take up programming as a career.
I am interested to know if you have come across […]

I’m still taking questions from my readers. Today’s question is about finding entry level computer programming job working with the Java programming language. Here’s the rest of my reader’s question:
Dear Mr. Tagbo,
I am sending you this e-mail to ask you if there will be any jobs available in the spring starting April 2007 because I am interested in becoming […]