Ten cool Programming Careers

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Hi hustlers,

I hope you're fine I want to share with you the following cool programming careers apart from being a programmer analyst or data-entry operator as following:

1: Programming computer games.

2: Animating with computers.

3: Encrypting data.

4: Fight computer viruses.

5: Programming for the Internet

6: Hacking for hire.

7: Working on an open-source project.

8: Programming for a specialized market.

9: Sharing your skills with others.

10: Selling your own software.

Source: Beginning programming for dummies by Wallace Wang

"Skills make the difference"
 
1: PROGRAMMING COMPUTER GAMES FOR FUN AND PROFIT

Of all programming topics in the world,none is more popular than game programming besides the obvious of designing computer game (and getting paid to do it),game programming offer a wide variety of related jobs that can prove just as much fun as game designing but don't get as much publicity.

Most computer games are team designs. One team may design the game rules; another team does the actual programming another creates the graphics background and animation; and still another gets paid to play the latest games to look for bugs and offer suggestions for making the game more exciting (and,hence,more profitable for the publisher).

If you want to write computer games, you need to learn C/C++ and little bit of assembly language because games need to be as small as fast as possible. Metrowerks sells special versions of it CodeWarrior compiler for writing computer games in C/C++ for
 
MENO YA KUKU said:
Hi hustlers,

I hope your fine I want to share with you the following cool programming careers apart from being a programmer analyst or data-entry operator as following:

1: Programming computer games.

2: Animating with computers.

3: Encrypting data.

4: Programming for the internet.

5: Fight computer viruses.

6: Hacking for hire.

7: Working on an open-source project.

8: Programming for a specialized market.

9: Sharing your skills with others.

10: Selling your own software.

Source: Beginning programming for dummies by Wallace Wang
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2: CREATING COMPUTER ANIMATION

Computer animation isn't just for creating animated character to shoot or blow up in video games. Programmers also use computer animation in virtual reality, training simulators,and Hollywood special effects (because blowing up a computer-animated building is easier than building a mock-up of an existing building to blow up).

Computer animation can range from creating life-like images for TV and movies to creating multimedia presentation for business,to making cartoons and animated films. If you like to draw but want to become more than just an artist,combines your knowledge of graphics with programming and help design new graphics-animation programs,create virtual-reality simulators,or work on the next Hollywood blockbuster's special effects.

To learn more about the wonderfully weird world of computer animation,browse through these web sites and see what sparks your imagination;
-Pixar animation studios(at www.pixar.com) is a leading Hollywood animation studio.
-International Animated Film Society (at www.asifa-hollywood.org).
-Animation Magazine (at www.animationmagazine.net).
-National Centre for Computer Animation (at ncca.bournemouth.ac.uk).
"Skills make the difference"
 
3: MAKING (AND BREAKING) ENCRYPTION

Ever since nations decided to play game of war and send their people into battle for their own political reasons,armies have used secret codes to communicate with their commanders without revealing information to their enemies.

Because war isn't likely to disappear anytime soon,every country in the world continues to develop encryption techniques for creating codes and breaking the codes of others,if the world of James bond,espionage and choack-and-dagger spies appeals to your sense of adventure, consider a career in encryption.

Encryption is the art of converting plain-text information into unreadable garbage (which often resembles tax forms or legal documents) so that no one but your intended recipient can read it. Then by using a secret password or code phrase, the recipient of your encrypted message can unscramble and read it.

The art of encrypting data involves plenty of math (usually focusing on prime numbers). If you plan to pursue a career in encryption, earn some graduate degrees in advanced mathematics and practice your C/C++ programming skills. Then get a Job working for the military,a defence contractor,a software encryption publisher, or a security agency such as the National Security Agency (at www.nsa.gov).

The National Security Agency (open to U.S citizens only) is the premier code-making and code-breaking agency in the world, housing the most supercomputers in one location.if you know programming, advanced math or any foreign languages, you can use your abilities to read intercepted messages. Track enemy submarine acoustic signatures in the Atlantic ocean, or search through databases to spot the movements and operations of international terrorists.

If you find encryption fascinating but you'd rather not help your country prepare for war, consider putting your encryption skills to use in the international banking and financial world,where encryption protects electronic transactions worth billions of dollars every day.

For more information about encryption, visit one of the web sites. Many of these sites offer C/C++ source code to various encryption algorithms, so you can practice both your programming and encryption skills at the same time.

-CypherNet(at www.cypher.net)

-Central intelligence agency (at www.cia.gov)

-North American Cryptography Archives (at www.cryptography.org)-offer plenty of encryption programs and encryption algorithm source code to help you learn as much as possible about encryption

-International PGP Home page (at www.pgpi.com)

-RSA (at www.rsasecurity.com)

"Skills make the difference"
 
4: FIGHTING COMPUTER VIRUSES AND WORMS.

Every month,malicious programmers release hundreds of new computer viruses into the wild. Unfortunately,many of these computer viruses contain bugs that keep them from working correctly; they don't spread;they're too easy to detect; they don't do anything other than take up space.... and so on.
Still every year, a few new computer viruses manage to cause immense headaches to computer users throughout the world.
Some of the more infamous super viruses that made headlines include the slammer worm,the CIH virus,the Melissa virus,and the LoveBug worm.

Although most virus writers create viruses for their own amusement and entertainment,a small minority actively write destructive viruses as an intellectual challenge. Because malicious programmers,such as virus Nortons are always around, programmers who can create and update antivirus programs can always find work.

To learn more about computer viruses. Study Assembly language along with VBA(Visual Basic for Applications),the macro programming language that Microsoft uses in its office suite. Most viruses and antivirus programs use assembly language to create small,fast programs that can directly access the actual computer hardware.

To learn more about different antivirus companies and what type of position they have available,visit any of the following websites ;

-Network Associates (at www.nai.com) publishes the popular virus scan antivirus program
-Sophos (at www.sophos.com) publishes the popular sophos Antivirus program

-Symantec (at www.symantec.com)publishes the popular Norton Antivirus program

-Trend micro (at www.trend.com)publishes the popular PC-cillin antivirus program
F-Secure (at www.datefellow.com) publishes the well regarded F-port antivirus program.

"Skills make the difference"
 
Huu uzi muhimu, endelea kushusha nondo, hii ndio maana huwa nashauri madogo wasipapatikie haya makitu bila mkakati, hamna na haijawahi kutokea mtu aliyejua programming yote mwanzo mpaka mwisho, chagua aina moja kama "Programming for the Internet", komaa nayo balaa, lala nayo mbele, kesha nayo, amka nayo, igeuze geuze, ipindishe pindishe mpaka upate uzoefu wa kutosha.
Sema pia ni muhimu kuwa na ufahamu basics wa aina zote, kwa mfano hiyo encryption ni muhimu sana ukahakikisha unajua walau basic maana ipo siku utakuta unaihitaji ili kulinda data za watu.
 
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Huu uzi muhimu, endelea kushusha nondo, hii ndio maana huwa nashauri madogo wasipapatikie haya makitu bila mkakati, hamna na haijawahi kutokea mtu aliyejua programming yote mwanzo mpaka mwisho, chagua aina moja kama "Programming for the Internet", komaa nayo balaa, lala nayo mbele, kesha nayo, amka nayo, igeuze geuze, ipindishe pindishe mpaka upate uzoefu wa kutosha.
Sema pia ni muhimu kuwa na ufahamu basics wa aina zote, kwa mfano hiyo encryption ni muhimu sana ukahakikisha unajua walau basic maana ipo siku utakuta unaihitaji ili kulinda data za watu.
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Kabisa mkuu nimejaribu kupitia nyuzi nyingi za programming naona kuna uhaba mkubwa wa uelewa.

" Skills make the difference "
 
5: INTERNET PROGRAMMING.

Besides internet companies gobbling up programmers,many old fashioned companies also need programmers to help them create interactive web sites,with so much activity revolving around the internet, the increasing demand for internet programmers is no surprise.

To get involved in this field,spend some time mastering the intricacies of HTML so that you know the basics of designing web pages (A little bit of training in graphic design and layout doesn't hurt either).

Although HTML can create pretty web pages,companies really want to take advantage of the internet to sell products online, to create interactive web sites, programmers use a variety of languages, including Java,XML,JavaScript, VBScript,Perl,C#, and Python.

To get start in internet programming teach yourself HTML; start playing around with an internet programming language (such as JavaScript); sharpen your windows,Linux or Unix operating system skills; learn more about accessing databases by using SQL; and play with Web servers such as Apache ( which often comes free with Linux).

Visit one of these web sites to see how quickly you can start working (and earning a lot of money) in an internet programming position:

-Career Moves ( at www.computerweekly.com).

-Java jobs (at javajobs.com)
provides tutorials,training, andJava related job listings.

"Skills make the difference"
 
6: HACKING FOR HIRE.

Hackers are often extremely skilled (or extremely patient) people who enjoy the technical challenge of breaking into computers. Although breaking into computers is technically illegal, your chances of getting caught increase Immensely the moment that you start causing damage.

Rather than risk getting thrown in jail because you can't resist playing around with computers, consider the alternative challenge of trying to outwit the hackers themselves. As a computer-security expert, you can work for the government to help track down malicious hackers,or you can work for a corporation and help keep hackers out of a company's computers.

By working as a "good" hacker, you get to face all the technical challenges of hacking while getting paid. Plus you get to experience the thrill of working on the side of law-enforcement agencies to track down hackers around the world.

To learn more about using your hacking skills on the side of law enforcement, visit these web sites;

-Federal Bureau of Investigation (at www.fbi.gov).

-AntiOnline (at www.antionline.com) provides news and hacking tools, along with a network of computers on which hackers can safely and legally expand their skills.

-BlackCode (at www.blackcode.com) provides the latest news about computer hacking.

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7: PARTICIPATING IN AN OPEN-SOURCE PROJECT.

To get a job, you need job experience, but you can't get job unless you have a job. Given this paradox, the most reliable way to solve this problem is to demonstrate your abilities by working for free.

To get valuable programming experience that impress big companies, consider participating in an open-source project. The whole idea behind an open-source project is to get programmers to contribute to the development of a single project,such as the Linux operating system or GNOME user interface for Linux.

Working on an open source project not only give you instant credibility (providing that you actually contribute something useful), but it also gives you valuable experience in working with a real-life programming project. While other programmers may get shuffled into entry-level positions working on boring projects that nobody really care about,you get to work on something that can give you pride and a sense of accomplishment.

The prestige of contributing to an open-source project can later help you find a better-paying job,or it can serve as an amusing hobby.

Either way,open-source projects give you a chance to prove to the world what you can actually accomplish with your programming skills.


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8: NICHE-MARKET PROGRAMMING

One problem with programming classes is that they teach you how to write programs, but they don't teach you how to put your skills to practical use. Most companies use computers, so try to combine your knowledge of programming with another field.

Who's better qualified to design and write medical software, for example,than a programmer with a medical background (or a medical professional with a programming background)? Sports fanatics combine programming skills with enthusiasm for sports to design horse race-handicapping software; health professionals design nutrition and diet software; and lawyers create special legal software.

Practically every field faces unique needs that general-purpose software (such as spreadsheets or databases) can't solve. That's why professional hire programmers to develop custom software.

Best of all,niche markets- how many programmers have experience in hotel management, for example?-which means that you face less competition and a market practically begging for your software.

If you ever wanted to take advantage of your previous job experience and combine it with your new programming skills, consider developing a program that solves specific problem in niche market.

Who knows? With your programming skills, you can perhaps find new opportunities in a field that may have seemed a dead end.


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9: TEACHING OTHERS ABOUT COMPUTERS.

Become an expert in any field,and you teach others your unique skills. In addition to the the obvious teaching positions in schools, training others to use popular programs such as Microsoft Word,Lotus Notes,or C++ programming is a lucrative business.
Training professionals travel around the world, conducting classes for corporations who want to train their workers to use a variety of programs in hopes that they become more productive.

As a trainer,you get to see the world, meet people, and see for yourself how many different ways Holiday inns can design the inside of a hotel room.

If you like dealing with people, enjoy travelling, and love sharing your knowledge of computers with others, this sort of job may prove the perfect position for you.


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