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05-21-2019, 12:38 PM #14
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05-21-2019, 01:19 PM #16
Re: Software Engineers, Coders, Programmers- Questions for ya
Being able to do as much as you want is something that really intrigues me. I can get to the full bah that way and keep myself busy. I prolly won't even get a job while I do this.
What did you think of the classes, good lay outs, hard to learn? If you want pm since that is a bit odd topic. I really appreciate the help man, someday hopefully I can get you a beer“I'm the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be.” - Bret Hart
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Re: Software Engineers, Coders, Programmers- Questions for ya
I didn't find the courses especially difficult to succeed in. The information is all provided for you. That's another nice thing about WGU - all of the literature and study material is in the student portal for that class.
My degree plan included a class in cryptography, which was very similar to what I worked with at a previous job. So, I was able to review the class material and take the test for that class within a week and pass it. That's what I really liked about it. When I was comfortable with the material, I could schedule the test, take it, and then get the class out of the way.Disclaimer: The content posted is of my own opinion.
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05-21-2019, 02:29 PM #18
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05-21-2019, 06:21 PM #20
Re: Software Engineers, Coders, Programmers- Questions for ya
codeacademy
coursera: dr chuck (michigan class)
sololearn - works on mobile
python book: automate the boring stuff
programming book: code complete 2
if you have the cash you can do a coding bootcamp. we actually hired a few people from bootcamps over the years. one woman was a teacher before she did the bootcamp
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05-22-2019, 07:39 AM #21Legendary RSR Poster
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Re: Software Engineers/Developers, Coders, Programmers- Questions for ya
1. Government contractor typically wants a degree at least where I've interviewed, others are more lax.
2. High school, university, but a lot of the classes were directed learning. Like they would tell you some basic stuff, but you'd be spending a lot of time on Google to actually learn the stuff.
3. I mainly use Java and Scala. Java because that's what was mainly used for hadoop (big data framework), and Scala because it requires less boilerplate and we've been moving to spark (better execution platform for big data)
4. You can apply the skills in places that aren't websites. Also if you're working on front end stuff, the flavor of the week changes insanely fast.
5. I don't personally, but it's pretty common.
Udacity has some good free intro courses, if you want like online video with assignments style. If you prefer text based, codecademy will teach you basics.
Some of the online platforms have also partnered with schools to offer degrees.
Sent from my Moto Z (2) using TapatalkLast edited by Ortizer; 05-22-2019 at 07:47 AM.
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05-22-2019, 07:40 AM #22Legendary RSR Poster
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05-22-2019, 07:45 AM #23Legendary RSR Poster
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