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Ronniesha
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computer science ?
How does computer science work and would this be a good career for me ?
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Fred Rosenberger
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Computer Science is actually a very broad field, covering many topics and areas. Coding, security, project management, and networking are just a few.
Nobody can tell you if it's a good career for you. Everyone has different likes and dislikes. I enjoy solving puzzles, so coding is a lot of fun for me. Cyber Security is a topic I find fascinating, so again, it's an awesome field for me to work in.
Now, biology and anatomy sound horrible to me. I would hate doing those sort of things, so being a doctor would be a terrible choice for me. That doesn't mean it's not the perfect career for someone else though.
Consider taking a class or two. You may be able to take a class at a community college to get an idea. Or perhaps your high school offers something. The barrier to get involved in computer science is pretty low, as just about any laptop will be powerful enough to get you started.
Nobody can tell you if it's a good career for you. Everyone has different likes and dislikes. I enjoy solving puzzles, so coding is a lot of fun for me. Cyber Security is a topic I find fascinating, so again, it's an awesome field for me to work in.
Now, biology and anatomy sound horrible to me. I would hate doing those sort of things, so being a doctor would be a terrible choice for me. That doesn't mean it's not the perfect career for someone else though.
Consider taking a class or two. You may be able to take a class at a community college to get an idea. Or perhaps your high school offers something. The barrier to get involved in computer science is pretty low, as just about any laptop will be powerful enough to get you started.
Fred's answer is pretty spot-on. Consider, also, that computer science courses require lots of math. If you are considering computer science, it would be wise to have a solid math background. Fortunately for you, there are now amazing free resources for improving math skills, such as Khan Academy, that did not exist just a couple of decades ago.
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Computer science is a field that focuses on the study of computers and computational systems. It encompasses a wide range of topics such as algorithms, data structures, programming languages, software engineering, computer architecture, artificial intelligence, computer graphics, and more.
At a high level, computer science involves the design and implementation of software systems and applications, as well as the development of hardware systems and computer networks. This requires a deep understanding of mathematical and logical concepts, as well as the ability to program in multiple languages and work with various technologies and platforms.
As for whether a career in computer science would be a good fit for you, it ultimately depends on your interests, skills, and goals. If you enjoy problem-solving, logical thinking, and working with technology, then computer science could be an excellent fit for you. It is a dynamic field with a high demand for skilled professionals, and there are many different career paths to explore, including software development, cybersecurity, data science, artificial intelligence, and more.
That said, computer science can be a challenging field, and it requires a significant investment of time and effort to develop the necessary skills and expertise. You may also need to continue learning and adapting to new technologies and advancements throughout your career. However, if you have a passion for technology and a willingness to learn and grow, a career in computer science can be both fulfilling and rewarding.
At a high level, computer science involves the design and implementation of software systems and applications, as well as the development of hardware systems and computer networks. This requires a deep understanding of mathematical and logical concepts, as well as the ability to program in multiple languages and work with various technologies and platforms.
As for whether a career in computer science would be a good fit for you, it ultimately depends on your interests, skills, and goals. If you enjoy problem-solving, logical thinking, and working with technology, then computer science could be an excellent fit for you. It is a dynamic field with a high demand for skilled professionals, and there are many different career paths to explore, including software development, cybersecurity, data science, artificial intelligence, and more.
That said, computer science can be a challenging field, and it requires a significant investment of time and effort to develop the necessary skills and expertise. You may also need to continue learning and adapting to new technologies and advancements throughout your career. However, if you have a passion for technology and a willingness to learn and grow, a career in computer science can be both fulfilling and rewarding.
Roberto Fernandez
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Programing, or rather computer programing may be one of the most (if not the most) universal careers today and in the foreseeable future. As we depend more and more on computers and robots, the only way to go of the demand for programmers is UP. For the foreseeable future computers and robots in every industry will need instructions from humans and ultimately those instructions need to be entered as an efficient code of one kind of another. Enter the programmer.
Computer Science, Computer Engineering and programming in general, as explained by the great professionals in this discussion, has many options. The answer to your question, in my opinion, is YES and evermore in the future.
Almost everything can benefit from programming skills, at the end coding or programming is "just" translating instructions to a language the machines can understand. Coding solves mathematical problems, weather simulations, image processing, accelerates medical research, pours over huge amounts of data to identify patterns and extract useful information. Code control our cars, the power stations, the airplanes, the war machines, the space ships, the robots in the car factories, our medical records, even our social life ! Computer Scientists in their many specialties set the parameters and pave the roads by addressing new problems and bringing new solutions.
This is a field of constant learning, what was cutting age a few years ago, may be already obsolete. The excitement of computer science is precisely the need for renewal and re invention.
Programming is also one of the few careers that is highly detached from a physical location and in many cases you can just work, most of the time, from the comfort of your location of choice and still be a great contributor, then your skills will be highly portable from one industry to the next. If you are passionate about this and can train yourself for the discipline it requires, for constant learning, the sky is not the limit, space is the limit.
Good Luck !!!
Computer Science, Computer Engineering and programming in general, as explained by the great professionals in this discussion, has many options. The answer to your question, in my opinion, is YES and evermore in the future.
Almost everything can benefit from programming skills, at the end coding or programming is "just" translating instructions to a language the machines can understand. Coding solves mathematical problems, weather simulations, image processing, accelerates medical research, pours over huge amounts of data to identify patterns and extract useful information. Code control our cars, the power stations, the airplanes, the war machines, the space ships, the robots in the car factories, our medical records, even our social life ! Computer Scientists in their many specialties set the parameters and pave the roads by addressing new problems and bringing new solutions.
This is a field of constant learning, what was cutting age a few years ago, may be already obsolete. The excitement of computer science is precisely the need for renewal and re invention.
Programming is also one of the few careers that is highly detached from a physical location and in many cases you can just work, most of the time, from the comfort of your location of choice and still be a great contributor, then your skills will be highly portable from one industry to the next. If you are passionate about this and can train yourself for the discipline it requires, for constant learning, the sky is not the limit, space is the limit.
Good Luck !!!