Don't believe what they teach in school! It really goes like this:
Some new feature or technology (the widget) attracts the software team.
They discuss it in front of a manager.
The manager perceives their excitement, and melds it into his pet project.
The manager gets a budget for R%26amp;D including the widget above.
4-10 times as much money as budgeted is spent, resulting in 50-80% widget success.
The manager writes a report demonstrating 95% success to cover the spending overrun. Now the manager is on the hook to use the widget to justify everything.
Business development asks the manager an unrelated question, which results in the widget becoming "The Ultimate Widget", a ready to deploy, fully developed and documented product, which only need slight tinkering to solve any customer need.
Out of the clear blue a2 years later, the now-widely dispersed SW engineers get a call to work up a proposal. Naturally, thinking this is for the "widget" they worked on before - they work up a cost figure.
Management fine-tunes the proposal, making it more "optimistic", and reduces the estimate cost of production to 10%.
The contract is awarded.
Those engineers caught unawares, unable to hide, or not so critical in their current project that to remove them would bankrupt the entire company get pulled off their projects to work on the "The Ultimate Widget" project.
Halfway through the "The Ultimate Widget" project, it becomes necessary to work the engineers 60 hours a week. The overtime is unpaid, and this works because management lays the guilt trip on the original "Widget" engineers.
Three quarters of the way through the project, even with the unpaid OT, it become apparent that the cost will be 150% of the original engineering estimate, and 1500% of the reduced cost quoted by management.
The customer, already in the hole through money spent, agrees to a reduction from "The Ultimate Widget" to the original "Widget". More unpaid OT is required, and some of the work is farmed out to SW sweatshops that do not have the pesky quality, documentation, and CM requirements, not to mention management and company overhead. This gets the cost down to nearly the original estimate.
The widget is delivered.
Can anyone describe the phases in software development...???
If you're talking about the traditional 'warterfall' development model, it goes something like this:
1. Requirements Definition -- define what the system must do
2. System Design -- design a system to meet the requirements
3. Development -- implement the system according to the design
4. Integrate %26amp; Test -- bring all the system components together and make sure they work right
5. Deploy -- install the system where it's going to be used
6. Operate %26amp; Maintain (O%26amp;M) -- use the system and fix any problems.
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I want to starrt a software development company, i would like u all to suggest a good and catchy name.?
Crashy
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I want to starrt a software development company, i would like u all to suggest a good and catchy name.?
Siliconeworks4us!
Reply:CYBER-STAR%26lt;With a picture of star here%26gt;
SOFT WELL
SOFT STAR
SOFT PRO
SOFTMENT
CLEARWAY SOFTWARES INCLUSIVE
I AM 14 YEARS OLD AND A CERTIFICATE HOLDER OF BEST COMPOSITION AND
A GOLD MEDAL FOR VOCABULARY AND IF YOU WANT ME TO GIVE MORE NAMES, I BESEECH YOU TO MAIL ME AT karan_shine@yahoo.com .
Reply:for this kind of thing i need more INFO from you and your missions and ambitions. but ill just start from any where ....
i do logo and other types of designing for companies and i choose names too. so you are in luck.
THE LIST : %26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;
1. SoftDeV.
2. Developware
3. Improware
4. DexDev (dexterity %26amp; developement)
5. Dexware (dexterity %26amp; Software)
*dexterity means skillfullness
6. ProXware (professional + expert + software)
I think you had enough.... and i usualy charge a lot... but you are lucky you got yahoo on your side !
hope you like them... if need be give more info next time... and if i am in the mood ill make ya a free logo... this is my email: prince3persia@yahoo.com.... tyepe your question in the subject so ill know its not spam.
Reply:How about...Softi
Reply:One way to have a good catchy name is to figure out the kinds of emotions you want the name to conjure up. Is it trust? Efficiency? responsiveness? reliability? Do you want your clients to have no worries?
Is it important for you to get the .COM URL for the company? Check the whois for any name and that can help you narrow the list.
Good luck!
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Fatal Exception
Error Soft
I want to starrt a software development company, i would like u all to suggest a good and catchy name.?
Siliconeworks4us!
Reply:CYBER-STAR%26lt;With a picture of star here%26gt;
SOFT WELL
SOFT STAR
SOFT PRO
SOFTMENT
CLEARWAY SOFTWARES INCLUSIVE
I AM 14 YEARS OLD AND A CERTIFICATE HOLDER OF BEST COMPOSITION AND
A GOLD MEDAL FOR VOCABULARY AND IF YOU WANT ME TO GIVE MORE NAMES, I BESEECH YOU TO MAIL ME AT karan_shine@yahoo.com .
Reply:for this kind of thing i need more INFO from you and your missions and ambitions. but ill just start from any where ....
i do logo and other types of designing for companies and i choose names too. so you are in luck.
THE LIST : %26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;
1. SoftDeV.
2. Developware
3. Improware
4. DexDev (dexterity %26amp; developement)
5. Dexware (dexterity %26amp; Software)
*dexterity means skillfullness
6. ProXware (professional + expert + software)
I think you had enough.... and i usualy charge a lot... but you are lucky you got yahoo on your side !
hope you like them... if need be give more info next time... and if i am in the mood ill make ya a free logo... this is my email: prince3persia@yahoo.com.... tyepe your question in the subject so ill know its not spam.
Reply:How about...Softi
Reply:One way to have a good catchy name is to figure out the kinds of emotions you want the name to conjure up. Is it trust? Efficiency? responsiveness? reliability? Do you want your clients to have no worries?
Is it important for you to get the .COM URL for the company? Check the whois for any name and that can help you narrow the list.
Good luck!
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Could anyone tell me whether microsofts direct x software development kit is worth downloading or not.?
and what would i get for my trouble.
Could anyone tell me whether microsofts direct x software development kit is worth downloading or not.?
unless you are devloping games or software which will use one of the Direct X components... its not much good to you.
:o)
J2G
Reply:You do need it for games or certain games anyway and probably quite a few other things.I have always had it on my computers.
Could anyone tell me whether microsofts direct x software development kit is worth downloading or not.?
unless you are devloping games or software which will use one of the Direct X components... its not much good to you.
:o)
J2G
Reply:You do need it for games or certain games anyway and probably quite a few other things.I have always had it on my computers.
What language is popular Java or C++ for software development? Can you please help me about the pros and cons?
Java is more popular these days. C++ is ancient now. Reason for Java is that a lot of classes have been defined already and the other reason is platform independence.
Is software development vulnerable to phonies ?
Are some areas of computing infested by phonies ?
If it’s not true, there’s no harm done, we can simply state it is not true.
"When you know a thing, to hold that you know it; and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge." -- Confucius ...
But I noticed these loopholes:
3.
A person joins as a programmer when the system is of high standard.
One change is made to the system. A trouble report is generated.
Whatever the merits or demerits of the trouble report, the programmer chooses to
modify the system so that the phenomenon mentioned in the trouble report no longer occurs. This induces lots of other problems. New staff are recruited to handle the workload. Perhaps new staff recommend the original person be promoted because he is the most senior. In any event, the original person is promoted. The whole organisation is now in free fall.
Is software development vulnerable to phonies ?
This would appear to be the fault of the programmer in question, but many bugs can be the result of improper code in an existing code base. It could also be faulty or inaccurate documentation from previous development cycles or something as seemingly innocent as a patch to a compiler system that "breaks" old code done to previous standards. In any case, anything in freefall isn't necessarily dead, if it has time to open a parachute ;-)
Reply:No! Generally one seeks help when in difficulty. Calling for help isn't perculiar to programmers, but sharing knowledge helps a lot in practical software development.
If it’s not true, there’s no harm done, we can simply state it is not true.
"When you know a thing, to hold that you know it; and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge." -- Confucius ...
But I noticed these loopholes:
3.
A person joins as a programmer when the system is of high standard.
One change is made to the system. A trouble report is generated.
Whatever the merits or demerits of the trouble report, the programmer chooses to
modify the system so that the phenomenon mentioned in the trouble report no longer occurs. This induces lots of other problems. New staff are recruited to handle the workload. Perhaps new staff recommend the original person be promoted because he is the most senior. In any event, the original person is promoted. The whole organisation is now in free fall.
Is software development vulnerable to phonies ?
This would appear to be the fault of the programmer in question, but many bugs can be the result of improper code in an existing code base. It could also be faulty or inaccurate documentation from previous development cycles or something as seemingly innocent as a patch to a compiler system that "breaks" old code done to previous standards. In any case, anything in freefall isn't necessarily dead, if it has time to open a parachute ;-)
Reply:No! Generally one seeks help when in difficulty. Calling for help isn't perculiar to programmers, but sharing knowledge helps a lot in practical software development.
Data Warehouse v/s Software development?
I am a beginner in the world of software with about 1 year exp. I have enough to start with in .NET and SQL Server, almost equal in both.
1. Can anyone who is already in those fields tell me which way to go (and why)
2. If money is my criteria, thaen which route to take?
3. Which of the above two will be more interesting if a long career is the criteria.
Thank you in advance.
Data Warehouse v/s Software development?
Why choose? Be like me and work for a company that has ruthlessly downsized, you'll get the opportunity to do both of these things, plus many more!
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1. Can anyone who is already in those fields tell me which way to go (and why)
2. If money is my criteria, thaen which route to take?
3. Which of the above two will be more interesting if a long career is the criteria.
Thank you in advance.
Data Warehouse v/s Software development?
Why choose? Be like me and work for a company that has ruthlessly downsized, you'll get the opportunity to do both of these things, plus many more!
sepal
What is the best website development software to use?
My choice goes to Dreamweaver and Open-GL for graphics mode of development and also some scripting languages are used like ,JS,VBS and XML,XHTML and DHTML.
What is the best website development software to use?
Dreamweaver
Reply:i would say , Dreamweaver .(by adobe)!!!
Reply:Free: Nvu is my personal favorite.
Shareware: Dreamweaver is the most common.
What is the best website development software to use?
Dreamweaver
Reply:i would say , Dreamweaver .(by adobe)!!!
Reply:Free: Nvu is my personal favorite.
Shareware: Dreamweaver is the most common.
I have 6+yrs of software development experience and then I quit 2 yrs back, Now I want to get a PMP certificat
I wan to get a PMP certification, do you think its a good idea, and what would be my career options after that? Project Management? Is there something called an Entry level project management???
Any help in this regard would be truly appreciated.
Thanks, Shilpi
I have 6+yrs of software development experience and then I quit 2 yrs back, Now I want to get a PMP certificat
PMP is definitely a good idea if you are bored of technical stuff and want to climb up the ladder faster. I think its the right time for you to make this change.
Reply:In order to get a PMP certification, you have to have at least 4 years of documented project management experience already under your belt.
If you are interested in project management, perhaps start out as a project coordinator, and work your way up, while studying the PMBOK from PMI, and work towards getting your PMP certification.
Reply:I would check out carefully what kind of companies you want to work in and see what they require. In many cases, PMP is overkill, especially in many of the Silicon Valley based companies that have very fast moving, innovative projects being implemented at any given time. PMP is good, but can be cumbersome and actually get in the way in some cases. Interview with companies you are interested in and see what they think. You'll be surprised how much opinions vary!
Any help in this regard would be truly appreciated.
Thanks, Shilpi
I have 6+yrs of software development experience and then I quit 2 yrs back, Now I want to get a PMP certificat
PMP is definitely a good idea if you are bored of technical stuff and want to climb up the ladder faster. I think its the right time for you to make this change.
Reply:In order to get a PMP certification, you have to have at least 4 years of documented project management experience already under your belt.
If you are interested in project management, perhaps start out as a project coordinator, and work your way up, while studying the PMBOK from PMI, and work towards getting your PMP certification.
Reply:I would check out carefully what kind of companies you want to work in and see what they require. In many cases, PMP is overkill, especially in many of the Silicon Valley based companies that have very fast moving, innovative projects being implemented at any given time. PMP is good, but can be cumbersome and actually get in the way in some cases. Interview with companies you are interested in and see what they think. You'll be surprised how much opinions vary!
What is software configuration management and how to implement that disipline into software development teams?
Configuration Management is a discipline centered around the configuration of an item to document changes and ensure items are are controlled and tracked.
Configuration management applies technical and administrative direction and surveillance over the lifecycle of an item to: identify and document characteristics, control and document configuration changes, record and report the status of proposed changes, and audit configuration items to verify conformance to specifications, drawings, interface control documents, and other contractual requirements.
Configuration management software can simplify the process of configuration control.
For further reading and guidance go to:
http://all-free-info.com/configuration-m...
What is software configuration management and how to implement that disipline into software development teams?
no, idea.
Configuration management applies technical and administrative direction and surveillance over the lifecycle of an item to: identify and document characteristics, control and document configuration changes, record and report the status of proposed changes, and audit configuration items to verify conformance to specifications, drawings, interface control documents, and other contractual requirements.
Configuration management software can simplify the process of configuration control.
For further reading and guidance go to:
http://all-free-info.com/configuration-m...
What is software configuration management and how to implement that disipline into software development teams?
no, idea.
C) List and describe the documents associated with the testing phase of software development?
Simple, these are your test cases which you should have written up during the planning and design phase. Each test case will test a particular functionality in the end system, what is the expected output given input, testing for validity and range checking of values etc.
Another component is usually things like testing procedures, how to test, regression testing documentation, unit testing documentation, in-process and internal audits etc.
The idea is that the documents will show what tests need to be done, how they were done, the expected outputs of the tests and if those are in line with business expectations.
Hope this information helps!
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Another component is usually things like testing procedures, how to test, regression testing documentation, unit testing documentation, in-process and internal audits etc.
The idea is that the documents will show what tests need to be done, how they were done, the expected outputs of the tests and if those are in line with business expectations.
Hope this information helps!
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Where does Python stand in the mainstream development world of software applications?
Personally I feel Python is a very promising programming language, although it does not seem that it is very popular with in the main stream realm, in which Microsoft and Sun Microsystems seems to dominate. I have read a lot of articles discussing the ups and downs of Python compared to other languages like C#, java, C++, Perl, etc. But still it seems very capable of doing just about anything those languages can do. I mean there are tons od different flavors of python that are built to act just like the popular programmign languages; Python + java = Jython, Python + C/C++ = wxPython, .NET framework = IronPython and so on! what do you suppose is the reasoning on why Python hasn't become as popular as it seems it should be? I mean its been around a pretty long time, yet it still remains unoticed.
Where does Python stand in the mainstream development world of software applications?
I don't think it is unpopular, as you stated in your statement, other programs are integrated Python into their program languages.
Look here for some information on Python.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Python_prog...
Reply:at the moment im 14 and i want to learn python for when i leave school (i would like to do programing) do u think it will be popular enough to get a decent job out of it in like 5 years time Report It
Where does Python stand in the mainstream development world of software applications?
I don't think it is unpopular, as you stated in your statement, other programs are integrated Python into their program languages.
Look here for some information on Python.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Python_prog...
Reply:at the moment im 14 and i want to learn python for when i leave school (i would like to do programing) do u think it will be popular enough to get a decent job out of it in like 5 years time Report It
Hello..How to get a gud job in software development.I did my post graduation?
i heard mc donald's are hiring. do you want fries with that?
I've and experience in teaching for 2 years in it Should I go for Software Development Job?
teaching Job to continue with or not?
I've and experience in teaching for 2 years in it Should I go for Software Development Job?
i'm sure you could get a better remuneration in a software Development job.
But if you enjoy the teaching, you should try to remain with a couple of classes a week, that's good for you because young people is always asking and challenging, and because it gives you the great feeling of satisfaction.
Besides in IT i feel that real experience in software develop must be taken to the academy, if you know what i mean, my teachers use to have a lack on real experience, and they never told us what we were really gonna face in our day to day job!!!
Reply:Yes, try to get your certification and you could start as a technical trainer.
Reply:Yes you will probably get a lot more money developing software than teaching it.
I've and experience in teaching for 2 years in it Should I go for Software Development Job?
i'm sure you could get a better remuneration in a software Development job.
But if you enjoy the teaching, you should try to remain with a couple of classes a week, that's good for you because young people is always asking and challenging, and because it gives you the great feeling of satisfaction.
Besides in IT i feel that real experience in software develop must be taken to the academy, if you know what i mean, my teachers use to have a lack on real experience, and they never told us what we were really gonna face in our day to day job!!!
Reply:Yes, try to get your certification and you could start as a technical trainer.
Reply:Yes you will probably get a lot more money developing software than teaching it.
What would be better - B.Tech(CS) or BCA + MCA, as I am interested in software development?
Are you crazy?!!! Run for the B.Tech in Computer Science right away! B.Tech is a professional degree, you are eligible to go to USA after it is over (And USA is the best place for an MS in Computer Science), you get respect and people look up to you and best of all, you get paid well!
Take it from a guy who has done his BE in Computer Science and is now doing his MS in USA VERY VERY comfortably. Forget the BCA and MCA ****. It is not worth it girl!
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Take it from a guy who has done his BE in Computer Science and is now doing his MS in USA VERY VERY comfortably. Forget the BCA and MCA ****. It is not worth it girl!
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XMB software development?
Anyone heard of any open source projects ? can point me in the right direction to some sites... i don't want to make my own software.. just wonderin wats goin on in this scene.
XMB software development?
there arent any at the moment
not until a custom firmware for PS3 is made
like on PSP
but recently some hackers found an exploit in R:FoM so hopefully its coming
XMB software development?
there arent any at the moment
not until a custom firmware for PS3 is made
like on PSP
but recently some hackers found an exploit in R:FoM so hopefully its coming
How can I develop a software for mobile and what tools will be needed for that development?
Java: http://java.sun.com/javame/index.jsp
or if you don't really need much functionality -
Flash: http://www.adobe.com/products/flash/
How can I develop a software for mobile and what tools will be needed for that development?
You can get the information from
http://expert.myitcareer.org/
or if you don't really need much functionality -
Flash: http://www.adobe.com/products/flash/
How can I develop a software for mobile and what tools will be needed for that development?
You can get the information from
http://expert.myitcareer.org/
What are some good notebooks for software, web, and game development, but are also semi-portable?
READ: i will be using my notebook/laptop for software, web, and game development, school, and other basic stuff. i want it to also be semi-portable, too.
What are some good notebooks for software, web, and game development, but are also semi-portable?
A black MacBook or a MacBook Pro would be great for this. You might also consider a Mac mini.
Reply:get a dell inspiron or xps with a core 2 duo and 1-2 gb ram and a 7900gs 256mb graphic card for usual gaming and great use.
Reply:Look into: dell, asus, sager, or macs. All the best notebook compies in my opinion.
What are some good notebooks for software, web, and game development, but are also semi-portable?
A black MacBook or a MacBook Pro would be great for this. You might also consider a Mac mini.
Reply:get a dell inspiron or xps with a core 2 duo and 1-2 gb ram and a 7900gs 256mb graphic card for usual gaming and great use.
Reply:Look into: dell, asus, sager, or macs. All the best notebook compies in my opinion.
Software & Website Development?
I want to be a professional in computer software %26amp; website development.
I can't afford much fee so can anybody give me some suggesstions about a course or technology doing which I can easily get a job and then continue my learning?
What about ASP and .Net? I already know HTML/DHTML, Frontpage, VB 6, ACCESS/Foxpro - Database Management.
Can I get a job after learning ASP? I have interest in Web Technology. Please provide me some useful guidelines as I am in the dire need of a good job in the IT field and currently I am living in some other matro city so I can't do an expensive course at present.
Software %26amp; Website Development?
you can learn most of that online free, this forum is good for asp - if you have questions http://www.webforumz.com/
Reply:In my experience, investing money into a mircosoft technology is a good plan ... I myself studied quite a bit of programming with mircosoft (ASP, etc)
Although ... now, I am starting to look at learning technologies like PHP (www.php.net) and mySQL rather. There are way more resources online for learning these applications, and there also seems to be more scope for employment (but this might differ where you are). This would be, in my opinion, the cheaper way for you to learn a skill that could get you employed. I dont regret doing ASP, but also dont see myself needing it as much in the future now.
Reply:Microsoft (free domain and hosting for life) , Google (Googlepages, Blogger) , Yahoo (Geocities), Freewebs are some of the companies offering free websites with design tools . A list of free websites with features and links is available at http://tinyurl.com/lw7kp Try tis link, you may get more information to match your requirements
Reply:Here's the thing my friend. It's not so much the technologies themselves that you have to be worried about. It's the thought process that facilitates the use of the technologies. So okay, sure you know Java. But what does that mean, if you don't understand how to analyze an algorithm or how to determine which algorithm is best to use to solve your program.
But allas, all that stuff can be learned. Either way, to answer your question you could get a job if you learned ASP (.NET) or Java (server side) or PHP, AJAX and SQL. I would probably say it's really easy to learn how to use these tools, it's much more difficult to use them well.
hope this helps....
Reply:Just use PHP and notepad, anything else is excessive.
Also there are no good jobs in the IT field, I'm afraid - there is only pain, suffering, fear and loathing. And death, glorious death, your only escape.
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I can't afford much fee so can anybody give me some suggesstions about a course or technology doing which I can easily get a job and then continue my learning?
What about ASP and .Net? I already know HTML/DHTML, Frontpage, VB 6, ACCESS/Foxpro - Database Management.
Can I get a job after learning ASP? I have interest in Web Technology. Please provide me some useful guidelines as I am in the dire need of a good job in the IT field and currently I am living in some other matro city so I can't do an expensive course at present.
Software %26amp; Website Development?
you can learn most of that online free, this forum is good for asp - if you have questions http://www.webforumz.com/
Reply:In my experience, investing money into a mircosoft technology is a good plan ... I myself studied quite a bit of programming with mircosoft (ASP, etc)
Although ... now, I am starting to look at learning technologies like PHP (www.php.net) and mySQL rather. There are way more resources online for learning these applications, and there also seems to be more scope for employment (but this might differ where you are). This would be, in my opinion, the cheaper way for you to learn a skill that could get you employed. I dont regret doing ASP, but also dont see myself needing it as much in the future now.
Reply:Microsoft (free domain and hosting for life) , Google (Googlepages, Blogger) , Yahoo (Geocities), Freewebs are some of the companies offering free websites with design tools . A list of free websites with features and links is available at http://tinyurl.com/lw7kp Try tis link, you may get more information to match your requirements
Reply:Here's the thing my friend. It's not so much the technologies themselves that you have to be worried about. It's the thought process that facilitates the use of the technologies. So okay, sure you know Java. But what does that mean, if you don't understand how to analyze an algorithm or how to determine which algorithm is best to use to solve your program.
But allas, all that stuff can be learned. Either way, to answer your question you could get a job if you learned ASP (.NET) or Java (server side) or PHP, AJAX and SQL. I would probably say it's really easy to learn how to use these tools, it's much more difficult to use them well.
hope this helps....
Reply:Just use PHP and notepad, anything else is excessive.
Also there are no good jobs in the IT field, I'm afraid - there is only pain, suffering, fear and loathing. And death, glorious death, your only escape.
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Hi! I am trying to find a good name for my web software development company. Any ideas?
I think you should take times and com up with your own. If you ask someone for a idea, don't you think that person deserve some credit from your company? Later on, if someone ask, "who come up with this name it really cool?" Than you answer, "me; I did it."
How can I become an educational software expert (specialist)?
I would like to make my carrier field as educational software development, because I am both technically and creatively skilled person.
I am a digital artist, also an engineer (Iformation Technology). So I fould the educational software as the best field for me to club both of my creative and technical skills.
Can any one help me in finding the proper toolset (softwares/ technologies I should master) so that I can develop and destribute professional quality educational softwares?
How can I become an educational software expert (specialist)?
learn computer languages start with HTML then Javascript then PHP and then start learning software languages like Python or Vbs
Reply:Start from Qbasic.....to VB....VB.NET
I am a digital artist, also an engineer (Iformation Technology). So I fould the educational software as the best field for me to club both of my creative and technical skills.
Can any one help me in finding the proper toolset (softwares/ technologies I should master) so that I can develop and destribute professional quality educational softwares?
How can I become an educational software expert (specialist)?
learn computer languages start with HTML then Javascript then PHP and then start learning software languages like Python or Vbs
Reply:Start from Qbasic.....to VB....VB.NET
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