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Hey
Just out of curiosity, most of you seem pretty experienced programmers here, so what / why do you code? Isit how you earn a living or just a hobby?
If it's just a hobby then what type of programs do you make? I think it'd be interesting to see.
Thanks
For some of us, it's both.... I generally don't do types of programing most consider "hobby" ... as I do business type of applications. I would probably still do it even if I didn't get paid for it (as long as there was another source of income to support the family)....
-tg
At the moment, definitely a project for business purposes only. Using C#.
My job's R&D, though, so I do potentially anything.
Job: Databases and front-ends for databases.
Hobby: Robots, AI, learning systems, EA, network distributed apps, etc. (those are all aspects of the same thing).
Well just turned 18 and still awaiting university feedback and such.
What i am doing at the moment is working on a huge library in C# for a game client. And then just messing about with little things like working on an efficient way for coloring keywords in a text box. I tried using an ArrayList, Dictionary and HashTable just to see which worked best.
Thats all i am doing at the moment whilst i still hopelessly look for a company that will take me under their wing even for free! Just to learn a little more and see how things run.
Im only a hobby programmer at the moment (reading java/c/c# at university though, hoping to get a decent job in the future)
At the moment Im working on a network application that'll simplify the sending of files between 2 computers...more specifically between another VBF members (who...?;)) and my computer.
All work related. VB6 & VB2005
All work related (my hobbies have little to do with computers at all).Quote:
Originally Posted by extra.account
All database work using VB6/VB.NET and SQL.
same as hack with the exeption i only use vb6 and sql
my hobby is beer though.
I did used to like messing with computers, got bored and a family so no time now
david
I code business apps and automate/modify other applications in both VB.NET, VB 6, Office apps (Outlook, Excel), Access and SQL Server databases. I taught myself programming over the years and also learned allot from this site from other members and from me helping other members with their issues.
Basically business related, full and part time jobs.
Technologies used: IBM u2 coding, php, vb6, and gosh just about to get stuck into ColdFusion and Oracle cause that's the direction our company is going in :(
7 AM - 8 PM = Work stuff
10 PM - 2 AM = Personal stuff
Mostly, the projects I do, are to make my life easier ( because I'm quite lazy ); and that itself is bridging several technologies in the process.
Business-intelligence development for a large time & attendance application. VB6 / VB.Net / SQL Server. VB6/Access for my own applications.
-Max :D
Business related - student information systems, financial information systems
Being large enterprise apps makes integration a key part - we do VB (6 and .Net) and MS SQL - but have to talk to dozens of outside app's - other DB's (Pervasive, etc)
Use new hardware - pocket pc's - cameras...
R&D is where it's at :)
I'm a network engineer from 9-5 at an ISP.. rest of the time I program for a hobby.
..might add that my bar fridge is always stocked with scotch and cokes.. the programmers energy drink :D
chem
Doing it as my job mainly, and part time as my hobby. Work on with Java to survive and learn about web(HTML,CSS,etc..) and C++ as my hobby.
I work in a more open environment.
My main job is working with Lotus Domino to create and manage portals/Information Management systems for Queen's University. My work tends to get me involved with video streaming, javascript, html, xml, java, LotusScript, as well as a few other little programs when I have some free time.
I also program as a hobby, but since I work full time now, my other hobbies have been taking up more of my time.
Wow all these people who are in software biz, makes me wonder if there is money in the software industry :P