DIMES
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The amount ofin this thread.
shytt...I go to school for IT, so this shyt got me feelin good right now
name of major?
Java Hadoop Developer in Atlanta, GA $141,000 (Average)
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name of major?
Specifically Information Technology, but I understand that I should probably be in Computer Science. Right now I'm just knockin out pre-reqs anyway so I still have to jump ship and go all in on comp science. The reason why is because I didn't want to get my ass kicked by those advanced gen ed science classes
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Currently in school for Java and J2EE, you just motivated me to stay in school and go hard on this shyt. Salute! Going to start posting on that programming careers thread, I see some brehs on that Python wave too, I do python stuff in my free time currently.
I know I won't be seeing six figures for a while, but I'm a definitely stay on the grind and work my way up there though.
I know I won't be seeing six figures for a while, but I'm a definitely stay on the grind and work my way up there though.
Ya'll better get on that Qlikview, Tablaeu, and Javascript. RIght now with data, its about helping people see their data right, so being a web developer and knowing data, youll be good for a while. Might need to know R in the future though.
Don't worry too much about a 6 figure job. How much you make is mainly a factor of where you're living.
Silver Surfer
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Been doing Java since summer 2007
got these cacs making counter-offers just to keep the boy......
Bout to get into Hadoop starting next week
Silver Surfer
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Advice to a Freshman in college?I'm in Intro to Programming learning Javascript and HTML right now.. shyt is easy and enjoyable enough so far, it's just all the time consuming math courses that accompany a Comp Sci major which I don't fukk with.
Any game for a young brother at the beginning of his career path would be much appreciated.
If you like web development....learn jQuery and make sure you know CSS....if you gonna be programming...learn Java....restful webservices...and understand jdbc
If you want to come out of school the man....learn big data tools on your own because I dont think they teach that shyt in curriculums yet
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YOU DO NOT HAVE TO MAJOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE TO BE IN IT!!!!!!!!!
Information services is just fine
now if you want to do all that math shyt.....be my guess
You both will make the same amount at the same job
Was thinking about moving in to Project Management down the line but I`m kinda like 
at this BI and Data stuff.
Where do I start brehs, I`m in Software Dev now, but with IT in general always gotta learn new stuff, been comfortable with my gig and haven't been keeping up with the industry.
at this BI and Data stuff.Where do I start brehs, I`m in Software Dev now, but with IT in general always gotta learn new stuff, been comfortable with my gig and haven't been keeping up with the industry.
Advice to a Freshman in college?
Any game for a young brother at the beginning of his career path would be much appreciated.
For web development, stick with the javascript, html, and css. Learn about the various javascript libraries out there, cause there are tons of special groups that get together and create these useful tools on the side (d3js - data visualization library, emberjs and angularjs - javascript structure libraries). If you can find these groups in your area, go to there meetings. And definitely hang out with your developer friends. They may be awkward, but they know how to use a computer. Make sur you get a good grasp of development though, These libraries can be a bit overwhelming.
Then there is back end development, which usually will involve more OO languages - Java, C++ , C#, VB, etc. The cool things about these is if your in the right place, you'll learn various SQL languages, create and interact with web services, and learn about specialized technologies (Hadoop is one) that people will pay a ton for someone who knows how to work those items (The more you can make work together, the better).
But the main thing is to understand whats going on. Most people get paid this money because they know their craft and make educated decisions.
Have you worked with databases before?Was thinking about moving in to Project Management down the line but I`m kinda like
Where do I start brehs, I`m in Software Dev now, but with IT in general always gotta learn new stuff, been comfortable with my gig and haven't been keeping up with the industry.
Silver Surfer
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Was thinking about moving in to Project Management down the line but I`m kinda like
Where do I start brehs, I`m in Software Dev now, but with IT in general always gotta learn new stuff, been comfortable with my gig and haven't been keeping up with the industry.
To me any monkey can be a project manager.....just means you know how to male spreadsheets and coordinate deadlines.....if software development go bad you can always go into management
SQL in college but that was 3-4 yrs ago. I still know all the logic and stuff when it comes to OOP and Database stuff, heck I read code and stuff now, I just don't do any hands on programming or maintaining of these items. I`m a BA so my focus is mainly requirements,tech doc, and working with the client (they tend to be PMs, Analyst, other Business positions more so than technical guys) directly.
the thing about being a PM or even a BA is low key you can fit into any company without having to learn the tech fully more so jus get the just of what tech the company uses, the principals never really change just diff methodologies
