at present i do business in india, but i want to switch to this profession
2006-12-12 01:43:16 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
Only if you love it and are motivated...
Software development is like paddling upstream. If you stop or take a breather you are going to lose ground. If you don't love it to the point of wanting to spend the rest of your career in it fighting against the current, choose another profession. If you love it as well as the idea of a career that keeps you continually learning something new, then go for it.
Be prepared though, there will always be a new crop of young kids graduating each year with enthusiasm, drive, and no social life to get in their way. If you have a love of it and that kind of drive, then do it. If your looking for a comfy desk job where you can coast, software programming is not it.
2006-12-12 17:31:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learning a new thing is very good but making it a career is totaly another story. Being at the age of 37 you have to answer a few questions to yourself honestly, also looking at the current software market situation.
1. At the age of 37 do you still have dynamic thoughts. Do you find different solutions to problems or you always want to play it safe by the book.
2. Just getting to know one language, will it help you to get a job. Just think you will be competing with far younger people then yourself with Bachlors of even Masters degree directed only in computers profession. What would you learn different to get an edge against others.
3. Can you afford to spend time and resources learning something new, while there maybe a risk of never getting what you thougth of.
4. Finaly and the most important. I regard programming not as a science its kind of an art. The art of creating something just like a painter. Not everyone can be a good programmer just like everyone can not be Lionardo De Vinci. Ask yourself do you have the aptitude towards this profession.
If you find your answers to be satisfactory then go for it big boy and dont look back.
2006-12-12 10:47:12 · answer #2 · answered by farhan_sharif 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To study never early and never late. I have written the first program to 6 years and till now I write programs. And I are familiar learn programming at 40-45 and already earn on it of money. The age is not critical till 45-50 years (at least so consider employers). At desire to master the theory of programming it is possible for 1-2 months of persistent work, and a little base programming languages for 1-2 months. But it is necessary to be ready to constant training. The programmer should be improved constantly in the skills and study new methods and programming languages. Otherwise - loss of work.
If you like to write programs - unequivocally costs, and if is not present - anything it will turn out.
2006-12-12 10:14:51 · answer #3 · answered by rimid 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can produce good quality code, it doesnt matter what age you are. Anyone for whom you are producing a program shouldnt care that you are 37 or 77, so long as you are professional and your programming is sound (free of bugs, works as promised, etc.). Hopefully, the fact that you are 37 would also suggest that you are more mature, so, along with producing quality programming, you are also someone who is easier to work with. The programming profession is certainly growing and if you have the capability of learning it, I say "Go for it!". Good luck.
2006-12-12 09:51:52 · answer #4 · answered by GhettoCyrano 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not?. When there is a will there is a way. There is no age bar for learning. For software you must be literate in English and have a good analytical mind. You need a good guidance to apply this analytical mind to logic .You need to join a software school. Better start with learning "c" and then gradually switchover to complex programing. Remember Patience and dediaction will definitely yield.
2006-12-12 10:15:32 · answer #5 · answered by nnj 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's always a good idea to learn new things, it helps keep your mind sharp as you get older. If you like dealing with details and enjoy solving puzzles and problems, then you should enjoy programming. There are many online course you can walk through. I've added Sun's Java course to the sources below. Give it a try.
2006-12-12 09:53:44 · answer #6 · answered by SHAWN G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started when i was 38, i am now the most sought after programmer in my work place. Start learning programming for the love of it. Keep your business with you. If you do well then think of saying good bye to your business. Dont endup in the fire by jumping from the pan by straight away stopping your business. Good Luck
2006-12-12 09:57:35 · answer #7 · answered by Kushal-Know All 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its never too late.
But remember one thing, when you have been doing business for along time, go into software that deals with business.
Packages like SAP, PeopleSoft, SIEBEL, Business Analysis, etc.
have good demand and dont need a lot of programming background. But think practical and dont get influenced by other people who are making big money.
Remember, every career and every job has its own advantages and disadvantages!!!!!!!!!
2006-12-12 09:47:25 · answer #8 · answered by Avtaar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My advice, better don't. There are 1000s of programmers jobless because the rules of the game has changed. In the first place, who needs it?. At what cost?.
Better start selling PCs and you can make more than programming. Good luck.
2006-12-12 13:43:39 · answer #9 · answered by liketoaskq 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
37 is young...you can still learn a new trade and put 20 years in before time to even think about retiring! Go for it!
2006-12-12 09:45:37 · answer #10 · answered by CPT Jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋