Any Programmers/Developers?

[Ezekiel285]

I'm a computer science major and was just curious if there are any other programmers on here.
If so what languages do you know and what kind of work do you do?

As for me, I'm decent in Java, learning C++ now, and have toyed around a little with python. I also know a little HTML and next semester will be learning Javascript, CSS, PHP, and more HTML.

My future plans are either working for a federal agency (FBI) or to be a developer somewhere. Haven't decided which way I'm gonna go yet.

Edit: i just realized my reason for posting this was to delay working on my C++ homework, LOL

[Kinra]

I'm a Software Developer. I have a Bachelor's of Science in Software Engineering and I graduated last year.

I work with healthcare software and I love it. I did internships with GE Healthcare for 2 years, I worked several months with a small startup and I currently work for a company called Epic. Epic has been the best so far, but I seem to be one of the few with plans to stay with the company long term. Software development is not usually a 9-5 job which I think confuses a lot of people. This week alone I will work a min of 51 hours, but I'm okay with that. The only think that stinks is that I am salary so no overtime.

I know Java, C, C++, C#, HTML, SQL, Silverlight, WPF, VB, M, XML/XSL (if that counts) and some assembly. Most of that I learned in school. I love working with WPF, Sliverlight, C# and SQL and I have practical experience with them all. I currently work with VB and M. I like M but I could do without VB.

[che]

I'm a second year computer science student.

Currently working with Java, VB and SQL. Have done html and will do C soon.

I'm really enjoying VB and java so far.

[Ezekiel285]

I'm a Software Developer. I have a Bachelor's of Science in Software Engineering and I graduated last year.

I work with healthcare software and I love it. I did internships with GE Healthcare for 2 years, I worked several months with a small startup and I currently work for a company called Epic. Epic has been the best so far, but I seem to be one of the few with plans to stay with the company long term. Software development is not usually a 9-5 job which I think confuses a lot of people. This week alone I will work a min of 51 hours, but I'm okay with that. The only think that stinks is that I am salary so no overtime.

I know Java, C, C++, C#, HTML, SQL, Silverlight, WPF, VB, M, XML/XSL (if that counts) and some assembly. Most of that I learned in school. I love working with WPF, Sliverlight, C# and SQL and I have practical experience with them all. I currently work with VB and M. I like M but I could do without VB.

That's awesome! That's quite the list of languages, hopefully i will have that many under my belt one day. I'm learning though that once you have one it's pretty easy to pick up others. As far as staying with the company, i feel like many programmers jump from company to company until they find a place that feels right (this is just what i've gathered from people i've talked to). That's great though that you like your job! I'm hoping for a Dell internship this summer with a connection i recently met.

We don't offer Software Engineering, do you know the main differences between that and Computer Science?

[Ezekiel285]

I'm a second year computer science student.

Currently working with Java, VB and SQL. Have done html and will do C soon.

I'm really enjoying VB and java so far.

I'm in my second year as well

[Kinra]

That's awesome! That's quite the list of languages, hopefully i will have that many under my belt one day. I'm learning though that once you have one it's pretty easy to pick up others. As far as staying with the company, i feel like many programmers jump from company to company until they find a place that feels right (this is just what i've gathered from people i've talked to). That's great though that you like your job! I'm hoping for a Dell internship this summer with a connection i recently met.

We don't offer Software Engineering, do you know the main differences between that and Computer Science?

I've found that it is easier to learn new languages once you know one, but then the more you know the harder it gets to remember exact syntaxes.

It's always good to enjoy your job, but there are days where I go home and don't ever want to go back. Epic is not an easy company to work for, and missed deadlines get you into a LOT of trouble. >_< Dell would be a cool place to intern, and I highly recommend you get internships in before you graduate. I worked at a grocery store my first 2 years of college and one of my managers was a recent graduate that couldn't find work because he never did an internship and most of them are unpaid. It really worried me and pressed me to get work experience in before I graduated.

The major difference I think between Computer Science and Software Engineering is that Software Engineering is a lot more structured. The only electives I had were what English class I wanted to take. I know so many languages because they were part of the curriculum. I didn't take any networking classes or basic computer classes either. The closest I came to that was the prerequisite to the assembly course that I took and that was about circuits. I also took classes on Systems Design and Analysis, User-Centered Design, Databases, ect... I also took a class that spanned 2 semesters that was more like work. We worked as a classes of about 20 to work on a project requested by the school. I also took a 2 semester class that focused on Software Development. We talked about the processes, working with non-technical people, team building skills, things like that. In short, my degree is a lot more focused than a typical Computer Science degree.

[evan385]

I'm a freshman in a degree program for Database Design and Development. Should be ready to go after two years.

[Ezekiel285]

I've found that it is easier to learn new languages once you know one, but then the more you know the harder it gets to remember exact syntaxes.

It's always good to enjoy your job, but there are days where I go home and don't ever want to go back. Epic is not an easy company to work for, and missed deadlines get you into a LOT of trouble. >_< Dell would be a cool place to intern, and I highly recommend you get internships in before you graduate. I worked at a grocery store my first 2 years of college and one of my managers was a recent graduate that couldn't find work because he never did an internship and most of them are unpaid. It really worried me and pressed me to get work experience in before I graduated.

The major difference I think between Computer Science and Software Engineering is that Software Engineering is a lot more structured. The only electives I had were what English class I wanted to take. I know so many languages because they were part of the curriculum. I didn't take any networking classes or basic computer classes either. The closest I came to that was the prerequisite to the assembly course that I took and that was about circuits. I also took classes on Systems Design and Analysis, User-Centered Design, Databases, ect... I also took a class that spanned 2 semesters that was more like work. We worked as a classes of about 20 to work on a project requested by the school. I also took a 2 semester class that focused on Software Development. We talked about the processes, working with non-technical people, team building skills, things like that. In short, my degree is a lot more focused than a typical Computer Science degree.

Gotcha, that sounds really cool. This dell internship is paid and i would live in a company apartment (with traveling expenses paid as well) so it would be an awesome deal. I think i'm going to try to do FBI or some other federal agency which is why i'm working for the campus police right now to get experience in that. I love programming but with FBI I would be a field agent and get to be out and about more often.
I wish my degree was more focused... i freaking hate core classes

[Ezekiel285]

I'm a freshman in a degree program for Database Design and Development. Should be ready to go after two years.

Cool, what languages will you be working in?

I've found that it is easier to learn new languages once you know one, but then the more you know the harder it gets to remember exact syntaxes.

Haha, just with my two and a half languages i can already tell syntax is not gonna be fun when switching from language to language.

[Kinra]

Gotcha, that sounds really cool. This dell internship is paid and i would live in a company apartment (with traveling expenses paid as well) so it would be an awesome deal. I think i'm going to try to do FBI or some other federal agency which is why i'm working for the campus police right now to get experience in that. I love programming but with FBI I would be a field agent and get to be out and about more often.
I wish my degree was more focused... i freaking hate core classes

Oh I still had to take core classes. Whoever thought history at 8am was a good idea was nuts, but it did help me structure my schedule so I could still work. I had to take a couple of English classes, History, Math, Science and Art, but the rest of my classes were still very structured. I had 5-6 classes every semester and they were all required to graduate, and I don't just mean in terms of credits earned.

The job with Dell does sound pretty sweet.