Explain the benefit of having basic programming knowledge.?

Question

Ok see I have to write a program that has a non GUI for a payroll program for my Java class. This is one of the questions I need to answer before I write my program. Which is something else I am stuck on. So basically the questions is just asking how does the knowledge of programming concepts benefit individuals working in almost any IT Position?

Answer 1

well, once you know the basics, you can learn the more advanced things and make amazing applications.

If you want to learn programming it is a good idea to learn HTML. This allows you to make loads of webpages. Then from there you could learn JavaScript. Then that leads to PHP. And finally by then you would have quite a bit of programming knowledge!

Answer 2

Could you add a description maybe, so people know what type of programming you're talking about? If you mean HTML, I'd say it's highly beneficial, especially if you own/are planning to own a website. Even if you got someone else to code your site for you, later on you might want to add details and if you knew HTML, then you could easily figure out where/what to edit. As for java/C++, or any other type of coding language, it'd be beneficial if you intend on working with simple to complex programs, or if you intend to get into any sort of IT career, especially if you are working with programming in any direct sort of way.

Since your question is a bit vauge (there is a multitude of programming languages out there), I can't really say much else, but I hope that helps in some way.

Answer 3

When one has a basic programming knowledge one has started to develop the mind set as to how programs are written.
That will help a lot as one moves into more advanced programming.

Answer 4

Lets see...
I have basic programming knowledge. And very expert programming knowledge + extensive hardware and systems knowledge.
Yet I cannot find a job in my field. Lots of truck drivers, plumbers, carpenters, accountants and CSR people wanted though.

My answer: no benefit over other knowledge.

Answer 5

Assuming you're speaking of things such as a knowledge of Boolean algebra, modular procedural, event driven and object oriented design procedures and Jacopini's constructs; you would be well prepared to learn and employee any programming language with as small a learning curve as possible. And learning a fairly simple and complete language such as Perl, BASIC or Pascal can certainly help you to step into more complex languages more easily.