In recent years, technology has become a necessity for most modern humans. Some
people cannot even go a day without using their phone or computer; however, very few take the
time to understand how the technology they use actually functions. Roxanne Emadi was quoted
by the New York Times when she said, “Kids these days are all stuck on their phones, their
tablets, and are constantly using technology, but few of them are learning how to create it”. (2)
It might be hard to believe, but programming is used in almost every occupation and device in
the world. Even farmers use programming in their jobs. Today 's farmers use tractors that
automate the harvesting process. This process functions by having a computer in the tractor that …show more content…
When choosing a computer programming language one has to consider the
devices the program will be used on. Some programming languages only work on specific
platforms. C++ is a general-purpose computer programming language created in the 1980s that
emphasizes lightweight abstractions and design, but can only work on Microsoft Windows
computers (Stroustrup V). Java and Python are very popular language that can be used in several
scenarios. Python is language that looks more like English and does not require very much skill
to begin learning (Baldwin 1). Python can run on almost any device. Similarly, Java is a very
powerful computer programming language but is somewhat complex and requires a strong
knowledge of programming in order to operate. It works on any device and is constantly being
updated. Code libraries are essentially files with prewritten code that make the programming
process much quicker. The more popular the programming language, the larger the library of
code will be. Although Python and Java can be used for almost anything, other languages …show more content…
Some people can even start their own company developing
applications. Application developers mainly make applications for the Apple App Store and
Google Play Store. Popular apps can sometimes make a developer millions of dollars.
Becoming an app developer does not cost as much money as you might think, and can be
done simply with a basic understanding of programming. To start developing applications for
Google or Apple, one has to acquire a developer’s account. A developer’s account can cost $99-
$25 depending on the company you want to develop apps for. The publisher of you app will also
take a small amount of your profits, typically 30% or less. Buying a developers account will also
get you a application to write your code on or Software Development Kit (SDK). Once you
publish your app, the likelihood of it being downloaded at least once is very high. Over two
billion apps are downloaded collectively each month on the App Store (Ester 92). Programmers
can easily become their own boss by developing their own applications.
New innovations in technology can be crafted to detect and stop diseases or even make a
self-driving car. Artificial Intelligence (AI) enables a computer to behave and
people cannot even go a day without using their phone or computer; however, very few take the
time to understand how the technology they use actually functions. Roxanne Emadi was quoted
by the New York Times when she said, “Kids these days are all stuck on their phones, their
tablets, and are constantly using technology, but few of them are learning how to create it”. (2)
It might be hard to believe, but programming is used in almost every occupation and device in
the world. Even farmers use programming in their jobs. Today 's farmers use tractors that
automate the harvesting process. This process functions by having a computer in the tractor that …show more content…
When choosing a computer programming language one has to consider the
devices the program will be used on. Some programming languages only work on specific
platforms. C++ is a general-purpose computer programming language created in the 1980s that
emphasizes lightweight abstractions and design, but can only work on Microsoft Windows
computers (Stroustrup V). Java and Python are very popular language that can be used in several
scenarios. Python is language that looks more like English and does not require very much skill
to begin learning (Baldwin 1). Python can run on almost any device. Similarly, Java is a very
powerful computer programming language but is somewhat complex and requires a strong
knowledge of programming in order to operate. It works on any device and is constantly being
updated. Code libraries are essentially files with prewritten code that make the programming
process much quicker. The more popular the programming language, the larger the library of
code will be. Although Python and Java can be used for almost anything, other languages …show more content…
Some people can even start their own company developing
applications. Application developers mainly make applications for the Apple App Store and
Google Play Store. Popular apps can sometimes make a developer millions of dollars.
Becoming an app developer does not cost as much money as you might think, and can be
done simply with a basic understanding of programming. To start developing applications for
Google or Apple, one has to acquire a developer’s account. A developer’s account can cost $99-
$25 depending on the company you want to develop apps for. The publisher of you app will also
take a small amount of your profits, typically 30% or less. Buying a developers account will also
get you a application to write your code on or Software Development Kit (SDK). Once you
publish your app, the likelihood of it being downloaded at least once is very high. Over two
billion apps are downloaded collectively each month on the App Store (Ester 92). Programmers
can easily become their own boss by developing their own applications.
New innovations in technology can be crafted to detect and stop diseases or even make a
self-driving car. Artificial Intelligence (AI) enables a computer to behave and