I am fascinated with computers; initially I was not. As a matter of fact, I was a bit intimidated when I was introduced to the computer. Choosing computer programming as a career is exhilarating. It involves analysis, developing understanding, generating algorithms and coding. The process of programming requires expertise in many different subjects, including knowledge of the application domain.
Computer programming automates performing a specific task or solving a given problem. Several individuals can write about a program by using different terminology and arrive at the same outcome; one learns the utilization of how computer software works. Although technology is changing every day, Computer …show more content…
This limits the growth for computer programmers in the United States. However, some companies are bringing programming jobs back to the United States. Companies with small information technology operations may outsource computer programming to low-cost areas in the United States. Some people feel that a disadvantage of being a computer programmer is being called a geek. I am less interested in people’s opinions and more interested in a profession that requires people skills. Also, there will be nights when one will not be able to sleep because he or she will go to bed with work on his or her mind. This can lead to weight gain and musculoskeletal pain disorders from sitting for a long periods of time. Combined with the stress, this can be a recipe for poor …show more content…
It is also a great field for learning about the technology of computers. When a person says that it was a computer error, a programmer will know that what was entered into the program is what is delivered out of it. Being a programmer consumes a lot of time learning the language, but the outcome is rewarding. Being a computer programmer is a career that will continue to be in demand in the future; therefore, I would encourage those with the ability and the stamina to consider this as a career