the biggest problem with learning on your own is having no one to bounce
problems off. You can look at something for a week and not see the answer,
but see it immediately you try to explain it to another human being.
The biggest problem I have with all computer issues, be they sysadmin or
coding or whatever, is being on my own. Maybe others are different?
David
On Mon, 14 May 2001, Umar Goldeli wrote:
> Mr. Squirrel,
>
> Best way to learn how to code is to sit down, think about a project that
> needs to be done, and do it in the language of your choice (after deciding
> on the suitability of that language for your task).
>
> If you're relatively bright, this is the *only* way to learn. ;)
>
> Code a few more projects... then come back to your first project and
> review the code and pick out the nasties and perhaps rewrite it.. perhaps
> in another language altogether or with a completely different structure.
>
> Uni will teach you methodology - not code.. and even so, comp sci at uni
> is a bit of a luxury, you can learn *almost* everything at home from books
> and your own development platform.. you will miss out on different
> approaches and the "peer review" process (i.e. other kids laughing at your
> code) though.. however with the OS model, especially working on "public"
> projects, you'll get plenty of input from other coders soon enough! ;)
>
> If you're considering uni for this, then consider a double degree like
> Electrical Engineering/Comp Sci... because you'll find out quite soon that
> manufacturing semiconductors in your bedroom doesn't work all that
> well.. not to mention that with Elec Eng, you should at least have a solid
> physics/chem background (and these too - at high levels - are not easy to
> learn without explanation)..
>
> So quite simply, learning to code at home is feasible,
> neurosurgery/photovoltaics development/biomed engineering/<insert
> disciplines which require specialist equipment etc here> aren't.
>
> Oh, and you'll learn to drink beer on campus too.
>
>
> //umar (who has gone back to uni part-time to do a hobby
> Economics/Accounting degree which he will never ever utilize in the
> workforce.. but hey, the environment is fun and it has nothing to do with
> what I actually do for a living! ;)
>
>
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > What does everyone here think of
> > getting professional training in
> > programming (and programming in
> > general) vs self study ?
> >
> > I'm considering taking a 40h course
> > or similar to learn how to program
> > "the right way" and get help in the
> > mean time.
> >
> > Who might offer such services ? I'm
> > having difficulty finding companies
> > that offer this, i've tried Spherion
> > for example - there programming courses
> > are pathetic.
>
>
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