OK, I am not sure if I should be posting this question since it is not obviously a programming question per se.. However, I will throw myself to the wolves, and if deemed inappropriate, I will happily delete ^_^ As you can see on my profile, I am studying towards the MCAD (yes I know it is soon to be obsolete, which is why I am studying...
Mostly while studying CS, or at work. ...
There are a lot of skills that needs to be acquired by programmers to create software in a professional way. My question is, how do programmers go about acquiring these skills. For example, to be a better ASP.NET programmer, one should have strong knowledge and skills on ASP.NET C# Database (like SQL Server / Oracle) OOAD and UML Conf...
There is always a lot of discussion about various coding conventions, with strongly held beliefs on all sides. But I am curious if there have been any studies comparing equivalent projects where there were different mandated coding conventions, or even no coding conventions whatsoever. I am especially curious as to what effect differen...
I'm preparing to take the Zend PHP exam and want to find some resources for study materials. I already have php|Architect's Zend PHP 5 study guide, and of course there is the documentation at the PHP site itself. I'd particularly be interested in FREE practice tests or first-hand advice from others who have taken the exam as to what to...
Basically, I have recently started a "pet project" (side project/whatever) working with RESTful APIs that are on the Internet. I have never done this before, and I have found that it has really rekindled my love for programming.. I want to stay up late with it, take it out to dinner and spend more time with it than my friends.. Which is...
I have a bias towards the slim ones. (I am talking about technical books here ;-). By slim I mean the books I can read lying on the couch. That would approx to the books with no more than 400 pages I guess. GoF's design patterns has more pages, though I consider it as slim. I think you got the idea. Some of the best books I have read ar...
The Zend PHP5-certification, is it really worth it? In the end for me it boils down to: Will it get me jobs I wouldn't without it? ...
I received my BS in CompSci in 2001, Im 34 years old and have never had a programming job. Due to a family business, I was obligiged to sacrifice my wanting to go out on my own so that I could help my parents with their business. Now that the business is doing extremely well and not in need of my help, I want to get out of here. :) What...
Hello, please, help me with feedback function and some links. What type of this function: zpk([], [i, -i], 1) ? What resources could I learn to understand it? Thanks. PS. excuse my english :) ...
I just lost 50% of my answer on a test because I wrote the code out instead of an algorithm on my midterm, bumping me from an A to a C. Is writing code out still considered an algorithmic representation? Wikipedia: Algorithm Representation (since programming style is pretty much consensus-based) EDIT: Ok, so let me make a few points cl...
Hi, I've done my BSc (Computer Science, Physics, Maths). And I've 5 years work experience in office automation. Can anyone suggest if I should quit my job and continue with my studies. I'm confused to take up MSc(Computer Science) or MCA(Master in computer application). Which one is best suited and what's the scope of each. I would als...
I'm currently working on my Bachelors dissertation. This involves developing a software product and a 12000 word write-up, mainly covering research, design and development. Now where I am quoting other peoples written work, I am obviously referencing this, but what about code? There have been plenty of times where I've looked for a solut...
There are apparently a lot of people who don't finish reading TAOCP. One thing I've consistently noted in people's responses is being unable to handle all of the math in the series. What books or other materials do people recommend reading/understanding prior to TAOCP to make it more digestible? Assume the reader already has a good under...
I'm currently a software engineer in India and have been working for 3,5 years. Before recession started I decided to study further and planned for a Master of Science degree in computer science in Fall09, since I want to explore more of this field. I have got an admission in Univ of Texas @ Dallas. I am confused about whether I should ...
I remember the old effective approach of studying a new framework. It was always the best way to read a good book on the subject, say MFC. When I tried to skip a lot of material to speed up coding it turned out later that it would be quicker to read the whole book first. There was no good ways to study a framework in small parts. Or at l...
A few months ago I saw a pie chart of a study showing the trend in new projects as for the language of choice. The study revealed that the leading language of choice was Java, then C++ then C, and so on. I'd like to find that study if anyone knows where to find it ...
I have a compiler book, Compilers, and an operating systems book, Operating System Concepts. I have read some of both and, eventually, I plan on completing both. However, for right now, I would like to pick one of them to focus on. I want to read something that will help me develop some good practical skills, via exercises, small project...
Maybe this question is not really programming related, but since I believe that a good number of SOlers had to ask themselves the same question once SO seems to be the right place to ask. Next year I want to study here in Germany. Since I have many interests there are many possible branches of study. One of my favorites is Informatics, ...
Hello, folks I'm not quite sure if this question is strictly correct for SO, but i know you guys can help. If it isn't however, no hard feelings about voting to lock. I am very interested in learning to program, and it's been my hobby for a good while. I have the fiscal oppertunity right now to take a long-distance learning course, so...