How hard is the field of Computer Software Engineering? Where should I start?
February 5, 2011 by Active Directory
Filed under Computer Software
I’m almost 15, bad at math, good at every other subject, B average and A’s if I really work hard at it. I’m on the computer most of my day playing FPS’s and I’m interested in coding. Is it hard to code in C++ or C# or HTML. How hard is the field of computer software engineering? How realistic would it be for me to start learning about coding at the age of 15? Is coding hard? Where should I start also and does the career require math?
HTML is not that hard but it would help having some tuition for a bit. Programming is a different issue. To design software you need programming. I think you can do it following books. I’m trying to do that now but haven’t given it much time.
The only mark you have against you is your math skills. Programming is almost all logic and syntax so being good in math is a real plus. You are not to young to start. Bill Gates was a hack in his teens. There are numerous tutorials on the web that you can download for free along with the programming language. You might want to start with PERL since it won’t cost you any money and will run on your PC. It is somewhat a kin to C in its syntax, (style).
As for how hard it is, only you can answer that. Just take a shot, it’s free!
It’s easier to learn than human languages, for one. I honest hate maths and sciences–the requirements for getting into the programming field–and pretty much suck at them, but actual coding is pretty easy. If you’ve got interest and logic, I really doubt you’d do badly at it.
In conclusion, it’s very realistic. Look into creating your own FPS’s if that would solidify your interest. Html doesn’t really have anything to do with actual software development, so I’d recommend you skip that. Start with python; to me, it’s the easiest, and there are big communities everywhere to help you if you ever need it.