Dreaming to be a programmer

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Jul 10th, 2007, 10:32 AM
timeshifter

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Programming made me want to be a programmer.
Jul 10th, 2007, 11:28 AM
bgmacaw

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Originally Posted by sevenhalo

Tron made me want to be a programmer.

Bruce Boxleitner is a better space station commander than programmer. :D

Babylon 5/Tron trivia: Which other regular B5 actor had a role in Tron?
Jul 10th, 2007, 11:31 AM
capsulecorpjx

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Originally Posted by sevenhalo

Like many people here have said - programming isn't as glamarous as media makes it. ...

Programming is glamorous in the media huh? Maybe hackers, but I've never seen a programmer get laid on screen.
Jul 10th, 2007, 11:37 AM
bgmacaw

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Originally Posted by capsulecorpjx

Programming is glamorous in the media huh? Maybe hackers, but I've never seen a programmer get laid on screen.

Have you ever seen a programmer character in a movie or on a TV show that wasn't actually a hacker of some type? :ehh:
Jul 10th, 2007, 12:09 PM
nemaroller

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Originally Posted by bgmacaw

Have you ever seen a programmer character in a movie or on a TV show that wasn't actually a hacker of some type? :ehh:

Office Space.

The main character anyway - and I think he did get laid.
Jul 10th, 2007, 12:15 PM
bgmacaw

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Originally Posted by nemaroller

Office Space.

The main character anyway - and I think he did get laid.

Nice try but they were hackers because they used the 'Superman III' virus to steal money from their company.
Jul 10th, 2007, 12:36 PM
sevenhalo

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Originally Posted by capsulecorpjx

Programming is glamorous in the media huh? Maybe hackers, but I've never seen a programmer get laid on screen.

Swordfish?
Jul 10th, 2007, 12:37 PM
sevenhalo

Re: Dreaming to be a programmer

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Originally Posted by bgmacaw

Bruce Boxleitner is a better space station commander than programmer. :D

Babylon 5/Tron trivia: Which other regular B5 actor had a role in Tron?

I was kidding aaannnddd.... You're a nerd. :thumb:
Jul 10th, 2007, 12:48 PM
bgmacaw

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Originally Posted by sevenhalo

Swordfish?

Hacker. He had been busted for hacking and was on probation. That's why Travolta's character hired him.
Jul 10th, 2007, 03:25 PM
FunkyDexter

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What are you doing, Dave? I don't think you should become a programmer, Dave.

(Can anyone remember any 'Electric Dreams' quotes?)
Jul 11th, 2007, 01:12 AM
BillGeek

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Originally Posted by NotLKH

I don't either...
It's confusing.

If they throw it before you get close enough, do you change your mind?

:lol: I only got that now... :D
Jul 11th, 2007, 01:17 AM
mendhak

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Those who can - do.
Those who can't - make irrelevant quotes about those who can and can't.
Jul 11th, 2007, 01:24 AM
BillGeek

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Originally Posted by mendhak

Those who can - do.
Those who can't - make irrelevant quotes about those who can and can't.

Example...?
Jul 11th, 2007, 02:21 AM
sevenhalo

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Originally Posted by mendhak

Those who can - do.
Those who can't - make irrelevant quotes about those who can and can't.

Jab noted - just cause I don't waste time anymore giving free code to people who can't use a search feature doesn't mean you should stop.
Jul 11th, 2007, 03:15 AM
Valleysboy1978

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Originally Posted by sevenhalo

Not true. Typically, consultants make more then managers.

This is only because they are usually paid per sale (commission), whereas a manager gets a regular salary but sometimes with a bonus (depending on company policy)

I know that here consultants to get more than managers, BUT managers get more when taking their quarterly bonus into consideration
Jul 11th, 2007, 04:12 AM
mendhak

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Originally Posted by sevenhalo

Jab noted - just cause I don't waste time anymore giving free code to people who can't use a search feature doesn't mean you should stop.

What's the matter, didn't Tron teach you sarcasm and cynicism? :rolleyes:
Jul 11th, 2007, 06:02 AM
nemaroller

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"Look, Elaine. Cut the "not from where I'm sitting" ****. It must be a human error. "
Jul 13th, 2007, 09:12 AM
pytagoras

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Thanks all of you guys. You said that math is not the really important thing in programming the most important is logic but what if i also weak when it comes in logic. How i can digest all the parameters,classes,methods etc. that im studying in a fast way. Specially in .Net. If i have a money what is the best books should i buy? just like the level of books (Simple,Hard,Complicated) .... and if i dont have a money what website i can get lots of samples,documentation, brief explanation everthing that i want to know. Coz i start in VB.Net right now if i can say im now good in VB.Net, i would like to switch in C programming.

[PS]
Well i bought a 3x3 Rubics Cube .. Its fun i can build 1 color .. just one :)
Jul 13th, 2007, 09:22 AM
timeshifter

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I believe it's been mentioned before.. pick a simple task, and just go. Some basic action-reaction programs are fun stuff... make a label that moves to the mouse when you click on the form. Simple stuff... oh, and by the way, that would be about 4 lines of code... one to handle the event, two to change the label, one to close the handler. Very easy stuff. Gradually move up... make the label actually glide to the mouse. Maybe have it change what it says as it moves.. maybe change color! Two labels next! Just keep building it more and more complex, but remember to start at the bottom so you learn your way up. We're more than willing to help if you get stuck.
Jul 13th, 2007, 09:33 AM
System_Error

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>>math is not the really important thing in programming
Math is important. It helps build logic and problem solving skills, but in general you only need to know the relevant parts of math for the application you're building. It's better to have a strong mathematical background than to have little experience in math.
Jul 13th, 2007, 10:14 AM
sevenhalo

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It's better to have a strong mathematical background than to have little experience in math.

It's also better to have alot of money rather then having not much at all.
Jul 13th, 2007, 01:03 PM
wossname

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Re: Dreaming to be a programmer

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Originally Posted by BillGeek

I don't get it... :confused:

Then you have bad sectors.
Jul 15th, 2007, 04:49 PM
visualAd

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I dreams that one day tat I is not open to interpretation but inztead me will be compiled and exzecuted.
Jul 15th, 2007, 06:37 PM
learning c

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Originally Posted by sevenhalo

It's also better to have alot of money rather then having not much at all.

so that you can hire a maid and a butler and spend more time programming.
Jul 15th, 2007, 07:05 PM
Atheist

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Originally Posted by learning c

so that you can hire a maid and a butler and spend more time programming.

or hire someone to program and spend some time with the maid;)
Jul 15th, 2007, 07:22 PM
learning c

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Originally Posted by Atheist

or hire someone to program and spend some time with the maid;)

you're right... sack the butler, hire a second maid :D

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