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- From: jtbell@presby.edu (Jon Bell)
- Subject: Re: ANNOUNCE: Vacant Job Positions
- Message-ID: <DMp5t4.3Eo@presby.edu>
- Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 04:29:28 GMT
- References: <AMCHAVAN.96Jan25112007@ac2.hq.eso.org> <4fe4m4$f1c@news.ee.net> <311B828B.2102@crl.com> <4fg14l$ifm@news.asu.edu>
- Organization: Presbyterian College, Clinton, South Carolina USA
-
- <cpearson@enuxsa.eas.asu.edu> wrote:
- >Software engineering and GOOD code writing is more than just sitting in
- >front of your keyboard and banging out a program. As most of you know,
- >writing the damn thing is just the first step.
-
- As I'm sure you're aware, it's not even the first step... the problem
- analysis comes first.
-
- >And then there are the so called "liberal arts" classes. Good communication
- >skill and the ability to work in problem solving teams are just as important
- >as your programming skill.
-
- They also give you "domain knowledge" which many companies pay big bucks for.
- There's a reason why analysts often make more money than "mere" programmers.
-
- In my mind, the ideal combination is a BS in CS with a strong minor in
- some other area, or a major in some area with a strong minor in CS.
-
- --
- Jon Bell <jtbell@presby.edu> | "The Internet grows hyper-
- Dept. of Physics and Computer Science | bolically, but is usually
- Presbyterian College | described elliptically."
- Clinton, South Carolina USA | -- Dr. Internet
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