Good In Programming

How do you know if you are good in computer programming?

A first grader can tell you the answer. At least the smart first graders who has been programming since day 1 in school -- public, private, or home-school.

The answer is: if in your 10th to 20th programming homework, you are still turning in programs with a bug in it, then you're just not good in writing programs without a bug in it.

Every first grader knows that they won't get a smiley face if they turn in a homework that is not what the teacher expected. So why should an employer or the person who wants to buy your program be any different.

Of course, just because you can't fix the bugs in your programs does not mean an employer will not hire you. Some employers are only looking for a good fit, a great personality, and a Computer Science degree since they have nerdy programmers who can always fix your bugs.

Here's what a smart first grader who knows C, C++, and JavaScript will answer.

while (true)
    if (program == "has_bug")
        fixBug(program);
    else
        break;

First graders know that every ONE has aptitude and they don't know anyone who failed Grade I.

Be smarter than a first grader!

John Sindayen

Keywords: C, C++, JavaScript, Decision, Loop, Programming.