I've been sorting out the new requirements for my degree (Information Technology) that I've been trying to get from college. Like most degrees, there are a number of credits I'm supposed to get in "IT electives." Aside from the generally vague IT electives I'm supposed to choose, I'm required to pick a specific programming course. As fascinating
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Thanks for the low down on the different languages! It sounds like you're a programmer (from this post and your work related posts) so I imagine you know your stuff. ^_^ Still, I'm mostly looking to fulfill the requirement and doubt I'll be looking to be hired based on which programming language I take. I think I've at least shaved down my options to C, Java, and Web Scripting based on what you and others have said.
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Out of C, Java and Web Scripting, I'd do Java or WebScripting. It depends on what you want to know.....Do you want to make pretty web pages, set up a site and learn about that, or do you want to get to know how to do OO-programming, nitty gritty stuff.
I can tell you right now that neither of them are going to be easy classes. If you've never touched OO stuff before, wrapping your head around the idea of objects and learning the finer points of the language can be really hard.
If the scripting class also covers setting up servers and other fun stuff, be prepared for a lot of head-smashing.....because that can be a huge pain as well.
I'm trying to think how much help knowing OO helps or hurts scripting....and I can't really answer that. I'd almost say that if you don't want to get into the nitty gritty, go for scripting.
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I think I'll stick with Web Scripting for the degree. I may end up taking Java anyways (who says I can only take one?) later. I also saw that the college offers two courses in Computer Forensics, and I am totally taking that too because it sounds awesome. X)
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