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Title: Complete Idiot's Guide to a Career in Computer Programming by Jesse Liberty ISBN: 0-7897-1995-9 Publisher: Que Pub. Date: 30 June, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.38 (24 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Essential for Anyone Considering a Career in Programming
Comment: This book should be titled "The Essential Guide to Beginning a Career in Computer Programming". Written in a simple fashion (in the Idiot's tradition) it is easy to understand, without wasting your time. However, it's true value rests in it's realistic guidance to entering the field. The information about the different areas whereyou can begin programming is excellent. It includes an introduction to some programming concepts (about 80 pages worth) that is useful if you are still trying to decide if you want to become a programmer. It is not, however, an introductory programming book and should not be used as such. If you know anything about basic programming concepts already, then this book is not for you, unless you are just looking for more information about starting out as a programmer.
I am presently changing careers to computer programming and this book was instrumental in helping me make this decision. There has long been a serious need for this kind of book. While there are several computer career guidance books out there, this is the one to get. The others talk about the computer/technical career field, but this one talks about actually becoming a programmer.
I have returned to college to take programming courses and the drop rate for these classes is about 50%. These people should have read this book first. Then they would have known that programming was not for them. Save yourself some money. Buy this book!
Rating: 2
Summary: Decent introduction but don't take his advice to heart
Comment: A more appropriate title for this book would have been "An Introduction to the Field of Computer Programming." It's an excellent read for someone interesting in understanding what computer programming is about. It is not, as the author claims, a guide to building a career as a programmer.
The author would have you believe that all you need to become a Software Engineer is to study a couple of books on VB or C++ that he's written (indeed, much of this book seems like an advertisement to persuade the reader to buy his other books). That's like saying you can become a doctor by reading physiology books in your spare time. ...
If you're considering a career in programming, this book can help give you an idea of what it's like so you can decide whether it's for you or not. Then, if you do plan to pursue this field, take some computer science classes at your local college or university. ...
Rating: 5
Summary: A really great book!
Comment: I think this book is the best choice for peaple who are wanting to learn how to program but don't know where to start. It doesn't teach you how to program in a specific language, but it shows you the basic thing of lots of languages. It has lots of book and magazine suggestions also. This book is very easy to understand. Although you might not agree with what Jesse Liberty is suggesting for your career, it's a great book.
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Title: Beginning Programming for Dummies by Wallace Wang ISBN: 0764508350 Publisher: For Dummies Pub. Date: 15 March, 2001 List Price(USD): $24.99 |
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Title: Sams Teach Yourself Beginning Programming in 24 Hours by Greg Perry ISBN: 0672323079 Publisher: SAMS Pub. Date: 15 January, 2002 List Price(USD): $29.99 |
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Title: How Computer Programming Works by Dan Appleman ISBN: 1893115232 Publisher: APress Pub. Date: May, 2000 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Absolute Beginner's Guide to Programming, Third Edition by Greg Perry ISBN: 0789729059 Publisher: Que Pub. Date: 20 November, 2002 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 24 Hours, Complete Starter Kit (3rd Edition) by Jesse Liberty ISBN: 0672322242 Publisher: SAMS Pub. Date: 24 August, 2001 List Price(USD): $29.99 |
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