INTRODUCTION

You will learn how companies program and how to become a needed resource in a programming position. You will learn about programming job titles and what to expect if you want to write programs for others.

Who Should Read This Book?

The title of this book says it all. If you have never programmed a computer and if your VCR's timer throws you into fits, take three sighs of relief! This book was written for you.

This book is aimed at three different groups of people:

  • Individuals with no programming experience but who want an introduction to it.

  • Companies that want to train nonprogramming computer users for programming careers.

  • Schools that want to promote good coding design and style and that want to offer an overview of the life of a ...

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