2006-06-21 07:35:38 · 9 answers · asked by audidriver88 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
It depends on what you want to do. If you want to make commercial software then yes it is hard. If you want to make simple programs then no.
2006-06-21 07:36:56 · answer #1 · answered by earlsquareling 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably not hard to be a lousy programmer. It's very hard to be a good programmer, and like in every art (yes, art), talent helps. Going to the university and studying computer science for 3 or 4 years also helps a lot.
2006-06-21 14:44:37 · answer #2 · answered by mikos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - unquestionably yes. You have to know not only how to write code, but you have to understand how a computer's processing systems and storage systems play into the execution of that code (although high level languages hide much of that from you.) And you also have to know how to "architect" a program, from the higher level view - and you have to have a good handle on a development method (i.e. the project management approach you will take to getting your project to the finish line.)
It is quite difficult, and not for everyone. Anyone who tells you it is not hard is not a programmer. Writing scripts? Easy.
Programs? Make no mistake - hard.
2006-06-21 14:38:40 · answer #3 · answered by evolver 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, computer programming is quite easy once you learn the languages. If you can think abstract and organize multiple thoughts in your head so that when you put them down on the computer they're in an organized fashion that's readable to other people, than you're fine. If you're lookign to get into it, pick up a text book on C++ or other programming languages that interest you. If you're looking at web design, start with HTML, go to CSS, Javascript, ASP, Coldfusion, XML, you could even mix computer programming and internet programming and learn Java Applet. Have some fun.
2006-06-21 14:41:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't say if it is "hard" or "easy", after all that term is very relative. However, what I can say that I am very new to programming (started this month) and it seems once you understand how it works and remember the syntax then actually creating the program is what brings joy (or frustration) to oneself. It is definitely time consuming and most of your time will be spent resolving errors.
Good luck!
2006-06-21 14:47:40 · answer #5 · answered by Kay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a different way of thinking. For people who can think that way and can conceptualize what they're programming, it's pretty easy. For others, it's hard.
2006-06-21 14:37:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not at all.
if u like the challenge of a really hard brain teaser then programing is for u.
2006-06-21 14:37:39 · answer #7 · answered by coolman_nycity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All depends on the language you are using.
VB - Easiest
Java - Hard
C++ - Harder
2006-06-21 14:40:12 · answer #8 · answered by Toxxikation 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT depends. do you like writing code then searching through it to find what you screwed up???
2006-06-21 14:51:57 · answer #9 · answered by psuedopie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋