Best FOSS site for a beginner
What's the best site to look for open source projects to work on for someone who's a newbie to FOSS, but with some development experience (Java and C++)? ...
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If one cannot create his own algorithm for programs, does that make him a bad programmer?
I am used to looking up at a lot of algorithms and combining the good and bad points of each and come up with something. I was always weak at formulating my own algorithms for certain problems. Don't get me wrong here, it's not some sort of a complex mathematical algorithm like pythagorean triplets or anything like that. I always look up...
Where are the best places to look for interesting jobs?
Hi all, Before the standard job sites like Monster, cwjobs and the like, which job boards and company websites would you first look at to find an interesting, or even your dream, IT/programming job? For example, I tend to check the following to see what's available. jobs.joelonsoftware.com BBC (mostly UK) : jobs.bbc.co.uk Microsof...
Studying both CS and math
Hi! This fall I'm going to the uni. Warsaw University, which is my 1st choice (for now at least) offers a joint course in Math and CS (resulting in two diplomas). Is this a good combination? The course is quite famous for the difficulty and work involved (there's quite the dropout rate AFAIK). It's worth mentioning that I see my futur...
web and flex developer carrer question ......
i'm a student in computer science and been learning flex and actionscript 3.0 since 4 months. i know its easy to program in mxml and actionscript 3.0 is pretty easy with bunch of classes. When i try to code in c++,c in some contests, my algorithms go weak, no efficiency and i'm getting scared!! since i'm a student, i've no experienc...
Java EE sample App
I have been using Java SE for 2 yrs now and I am pretty ok with the fundamentals of Java. I would like to move to the Java EE API and develop something based on this. I have 2 questions: Does the EE API contain all the classes of the SE? i.e. can anything developed in the SE also be developed using the EE API? Can anybody point me in t...
quit with programming. how to restart
I am really willing to restart with programming: Quit right after uni (5yrs computer science). Went working as a pre-sale(7months) Then got bored and switched to Business Intelligence (2yrs) (thought it was about programming but almost everything is done through booooring tools..yes shame on me.. I'm a consultant..) now I'm close to...
What are ten really good, short programs you can write to help become fluent with a new language?
Hello! I'm about to begin learning C# and ASP.Net and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for ten really good, short programs (i.e. Hello World, Towers of Hanoi, etc.) to write to help become fluent with a new language . Thanks in advance for your suggestions! ...
Is there a HIPAA certification that would be helpful to programmers?
I work at a Medical Billing company that's software handles many facets of the centers practice, including patients, treatments, etc. To be frank, the only thing I know about HIPAA is security is paramount. I was wondering if there were any training courses with an earned certification proving knowledge/experience that I could use to i...
Is it possible to start a new job with a language I have little experience in?
The question is how to succeed to escape from the job you are very good at. I worked 12 years with the same language for 2 different companies. The easiest for me is to search another company which is using that same language - again. But, what if you want to work in another environment? Even just another language ? I find it very dif...
Programming tests for Flash developers?
What programming tests do company's give Flash developers? I would like to level the playing field for developers and recruiters. I've heard companies give debugging tests with broken documents you have to fix. Flash developers could include Flash IDE users and actionscript programmers. Everyone would like to know what to expect a...
How could i rate myself for expertise in a programming knowledge?
Many times interviewer asked me following question: How much you rate yourself in core java out of ten? How much you rate yourself in web application out of ten? Java is a popular language and having huge set of API. I am a web developer. But, there are many parts in core java which i never or least used e.g. file handling, RMI, Sock...
Adding the Projects Format in Software Engineer Resume
For Example I have 2 years experience done 10 Projects, Formatting the projects like Project Name: Client: Domain: Tools Used: Description: Responsibility: If i Used this format for 10 projects means, it will goes more than 5 pages. What is the best format for adding a projects in the resume. Maximum How many pages resume should b...
What is a good way to maintain programming skills while unemployed?
I was recently let go and plan to take a few months between jobs because I can. I am a senior software engineer and comfortable with my programming skills (Java/Oracle/Web Services) but was wondering what would be a good way to maintain them during my time off? Thanks for the advice. ...
How to learn to estimate how long assigments will take?
Possible Duplicate: How to estimate the length of a programming task This might be out of scope for this website. If it is, let me know and I'll remove the question. After 15 years in the industry, I still suck at answering the question "How long do you think X will take?" For scheduling purposes, we always have to give an ...
.net or/and Symfony programmer?
Hello, I am study at last year of bachelor, since 1.5 year I programming at .net platform - C#, ASP.NET, WinForms, now i planning at graduation use Silverlight and WCF. In the meantime at my department will start project to rewrite our site on Symfony. I declare to be one od 2-3 persons who participation in it. But now i have doubt :/ ...
How do I find side work as a programmer?
I've been learning HTML/css/PHP/mySQL/Javascript for a little while now, trying to develop a skill set that I can develop into a career. I've reached a point where I want to try a few small paid projects to get started, but everywhere I look (read: mostly craigslist) the only jobs I see are things like "Can somebodyz clone this web app f...
How can an experienced programmer learn CS fundamentals?
Possible Duplicates: As a programmer without formal CS training or a CS degree, what am I missing? How to make up for lack of a computer science degree? I have 7 years experience as a computer programmer doing high level languages like C#, VB, Java and Ruby on Rails. I know these technologies pretty well, but I got into pro...
Is FPGA course useful for a CS student?
I am a 3rd year computer science engineering student.Is it beneficial for me to go for FPGA course or seminar? ...
Where can I take an online programming aptitude test/exam?
A potential employer requires me to take an online aptitude test before my interview (in this case the test is for C, from Previsor). Where can I take the same (or similar) test so I have a rough idea on what I should brush up on? I've taken a similar test for C++ previously, so I have some idea of what to expect. I've also been studyin...