career-development

Technologies used in EMBL

My fried suggest I try to apply for a job at EMBL. I'm not bioinformatic in any way, but my friend (who by the way is a biologist working at EMBL) insists that I could adapt to the new environment as long as I have a interest in subject and am generally good at learning new things. But here is a catch. For the last 4 years I've been wor...

Best computer-science universities in Europe?

I am in 11th grade and only one year left when I finish my school. I am sure I want to dedicate my life to programming. In my country the education's level is not so high as in Europe, so I want to emigrate and study not just for a diploma, but for knowledge too. So, what universities would you suggest me which has subject Computer-Scien...

The problem of outsourcing

I work on a project for like two years..but because all the programming stuff was outsourced I dun hav a chance to do more prograing or even technical work... I got very demoralized that nowadaysy job scope is all about delegating other to do the work but I can't learn much technical stuff? What should I do to let myself do more technic...

What traits can hint a teenager he should pursue software development career?

We're gonna have a day when employees' kids will visit our company office. The idea is that they will come see "how parents work", "how cool stuff is done", have fun, etc. Kids will be up to 17 years old. Now I suppose some of the teenagers already think of what they wanna do when they finally grow up and will ask questions like "how ca...

Is a degree in Industrial engineering helpful for programmers

Hi, I am currently pursuing my MS in Software Engineering. I am considering the option of doing a part time programme in Industrial Engineering as most of the courses (Operations Research, Accountancy, Business Process etc) are those that I do not have any knowledge in. Is there a requirement in the industry for people with such qualifi...

How to get started with embedded systems in the aircraft or submarine industries?

Hi, Not 100% sure how to frame this question but here goes... I currently work as a Rails developer but want to work on more substancial / "meaty" projects and have always been very interested in embedded systems, especially systems that run on aircraft and especially submarines.....I know strange combination. I have been doing some s...

What is a good way to quantify C++ knowledge and skill?

I have only recently started to study (with the hopes of mastering) C++, one because i have started to love it and two because it's a good career/profession move. At the same time i wish to quantify my knowledge and skill so as to set my self apart from those who just throw C/C++ on their resumes and fish. Is there an open, industry an...

What are some good programming careers outside the business world?

I'm tired of working in business, where everything is about money and the bottom line, although I do understand it's the bottom line that pays my salary. :-) Are there any good, and attainable, programming jobs outside the business world? How do you find them? It seems like all the jobs I see advertised are related to business (I live in...

How much benefit do you get from working with other developers?

For whatever reason I've only ever worked solo. The job that I have now, I was under the impression that I was being hired to work underneath a senior developer and that I'd be able to learn from them/their code. This was actually one of the conditions that I had when I accepted the position (that and I was broke and needed the cash - so...

Asp.net or flash programming

Hi friends I am new to Programming.During last year I learned flash programming as well as Asp.net I am good at both. But i am confused about choosing asp.net or flash programming As per career which one will get me good salary and which one will me more secure Please help me on this with reasoning which one i should choose ...

What tasks are involved in a job of Software support?

As in desktop support one troubleshoots common computing problems, what does one do in case of software support? As it is said that the experience gained by one in BPO/KPO industry is not applicable or considered valid in Core development industry, does this holds true for the case of Software support also? ...

SAS(Statistical Analysis System) Career As a computer science student

Hi. I have completed MSc in Computer science this academic year. So I am fresher... While I am doing graduation and post graduation I did many projects using PHP and MySQL. Now I got opportunity to get into SAS(Statistical Analysis System) career, and I heard that SAS having better career growth than PHP developement. For the past 4 days...

List of companies working in core networking domain?

Hello Everyone, I would like to know the name of companies working in core networking and embedded domain. Thanks a lot in advance. Rupesh ...

learning the Lower levels of computing

I am a software developer with four years experience in .Net development, I always like to keep up to date with the latest technologies (.net related normally) being released and love learning them. I didn't however go to university and learnt all I know through helpful colleagues, .Net courses, the internet and good old books. I feel th...

How to overcome drawbacks and enjoy the job of a software tester?

Dear all, One notion that has been prevalent mostly as rumours for many aspiring programmers is that the testing phase of the SDLC(Software Development Life Cycle) is not that challenging and interesting as one's job as a tester after a period of time becomes monotonous because a person does the same thing repeatedly over and over again....

Need Language/Career Path Advice

I am interested in getting a few Microsoft Certs and I am currently facing the option for .NET Framework app development language. My choices are C++, C#, and Visual Basic. I have some experience with C, Java, and Visual Basic .NET primarily through college. I honestly would like to know what the best would be for developing stand-alo...

Improving my career in web development

Hi I am a new guy in web development using .net technology. I have strong ambition to make up a good career in this field. But when i starting to learn something from the internet tutorials, i can't complete that. I will stop the reading before completion. so i decided everyday to start a new life in development. But i cant to do that. p...

Masters in Computer Science

Hi, My name is Gautam. I come from India. I am extremely passionate about Web Development.. I like to build web applications all the time.. Can I make this web application building a full time profession? I have just graduated from bachelors... Is there a Master of Computer Science in Web Development? Can I choose Masters in Web Deve...

Career as a Software Tester

Respected all, I am a fresher who is interested in a job as a software tester. I had few general queries regarding the prospects of this kind of a job in a software company. What are the kind of challenges that a tester faces in real life situations that make his/her job more interesting and self-motivating? What are the growth oppo...

The importance of knowing c++ for web application development

I'm a php developer and I want to broaden my knowledge base by learning a higher language (java, c#, c++). My specialty is in building web applications (ria etc). I'm trying to think of the appropriate path to take (hedging my bets so to speak) in terms of which language I should be focusing on. I love open source technology but at the s...