Tux of Borg Posted September 22, 2005 Posted September 22, 2005 360 mod 40 here. Learned assembler really before cobol. 450015[/snapback] I learned basic and C before moving on to assembler. All the local colleges are now teaching Java. I guess that is the next big programing language.
nick in* england Posted September 22, 2005 Posted September 22, 2005 The most important thing to know in IT (IMHO) is how to find the information you need, not necessarily knowing how to do everything off the top of your head. 450092[/snapback] That's true of all jobs....
Fezmid Posted September 22, 2005 Posted September 22, 2005 I learned basic and C before moving on to assembler. All the local colleges are now teaching Java. I guess that is the next big programing language. 450160[/snapback] Any "real" college will teach data structures, and not just a language... They may use Java as a tool to teach structures, but they shouldn't just teach the language. That's one reason I left Fredonia to go to the U of Minnesota. CW
Beerball Posted September 22, 2005 Posted September 22, 2005 Self defense. And kayak rescues during floods. 450010[/snapback] Custom made paddles?
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted September 22, 2005 Posted September 22, 2005 Ok, well then, how about... "While I'm sure I don't know more than everyone else on this forum - I wouldn't want to insult any egos - I am fairly confident I'm in the top decile with respect to computer knowledge. Probably higher in certain disciplines, but certainly lower in others. For instance, my skills with respect to VMS systems are lacking, while my knowledge of C is quite high." I honestly don't understand this egotistical knowledge war computer professionals get wrapped up in. I'm personally honored when I get the chance to work with guys that know more than me. You know the war I'm referring too, where "Trash 80" is mentioned along with "Logo" and "Assembler in middle school." -Jeff 450024[/snapback] I wasn't criticizing...I was just saying that, given they topic was "what do you know more about than everyone else here", it was a pretty gutsy statement to make. I, too, prefer the opportunity to learn by working with people who know more than I. Sadly, I haven't really had the opportunity in years...not because I'm omniscient, just because for whatever reason no one at my last three jobs has known more than me. Sucks, actually...I feel very stagnated.
Dan Gross Posted September 22, 2005 Posted September 22, 2005 Any "real" college will teach data structures, and not just a language... They may use Java as a tool to teach structures, but they shouldn't just teach the language. That's one reason I left Fredonia to go to the U of Minnesota.CW 450311[/snapback] ...and the reason I stayed at Fredonia was that they had a teacher there that was teaching object-oriented design while most of the other 4-year schools were teaching structured design. Of course, he taught it in ADA... Compiler theory was cool too...nothing like writing a compiler to understand how the languages work...
Fezmid Posted September 22, 2005 Posted September 22, 2005 ...and the reason I stayed at Fredonia was that they had a teacher there that was teaching object-oriented design while most of the other 4-year schools were teaching structured design. Of course, he taught it in ADA... Compiler theory was cool too...nothing like writing a compiler to understand how the languages work... 450335[/snapback] I did both. (OO and structures) And we used C++ for OO. Who taught the ADA class? I never did take the compiler class in Minnesota. Probably should've, oh well. I did take some assembly which was pretty cool. CW
Dan Gross Posted September 22, 2005 Posted September 22, 2005 I did both. (OO and structures) And we used C++ for OO. Who taught the ADA class? I never did take the compiler class in Minnesota. Probably should've, oh well. I did take some assembly which was pretty cool. CW 450356[/snapback] Dan O'Connell taught the OOD/ADA class. Dr. Chan taught Compiler Theory. I ended up doing Compiler Theory II (which was where I built the compiler, also with Chan) as an assisted study since I was the only one crazy enough to sign up for it, I guess.
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