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Anders Lund
3,061 PointsProgramming Job
Hey
I reallt want to have a job as a computer programmer, Im gonna study it soon, im going to study HTML, CSS and javascript as my main languages. Im also comfortable with the design, because i have been working with design for a some time now.
but im curious, to get a job in computer programming, what are people looking for, what kind og skill in computer programming, are they looking for java developers or javascript developers or what is the one that people seek the most?
thx
5 Answers
georgekiknadze
Courses Plus Student 6,307 PointsIf you are going to learn CSS, HTML and Javascript its great because you can be Front-End developer. My advice will be to learn JavaScript well because its very powerful language. Also you should learn Javascript frameworks and libraries after all this you will have a great job.
Anders Lund
3,061 Pointsokey so Javascript is like one of the best languages to learn if u want a job? :)
thx
Jacie Fortune
8,969 PointsMy advice would be to check local job boards to see what is in demand in your area. Or, if you want to work virtually, check the virtual job boards. You can also see what skills are clustered together. It's best to target technology that interests you, because if you like what you are doing then it will show in the quality of your work.
Jem Bijoux
3,742 PointsOne side note - don't necessarily ask what is "most popular" to learn. Keep in mind that if everyone is a javascript developer (most popular) that means you're going to have more competition for those jobs. (You'll have to be good enough to surpass all the other js developers in your area.)
Specialization will probably get you further in the long run, although it might take a little longer to land that first good position. The advice to check what is in demand in your area (or within the company and/or projects you'd like to work on) definitely makes the most sense.
That said, javascript is a great starting point since it's definitely the most common. Most everyone in the world has a web browser, which means you're able to use your code almost anywhere. There'll be no end to the people needing work done in js. It's easy to get started, but difficult to ever fully master, so it's a fantastic language to start pursuing.
Michael Wiss
19,233 PointsLearn about object oriented programming, then learn javascript.