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Wow, that's actually a really tough question. The answer really depends on what you want to end up doing as a developer and what environments you want to work on. As a start though, I'd recommend looking at C# - if you learn this, there are a wealth of development jobs out there using it, and you can get a free editor for it from Microsoft (i.e. Microsoft Visual C# Express 2010).
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What resources do you have available? If you only have one computer and it runs windows and you need to keep it in good running condition I would have a different recommendation than if you had a spare box you could wipe out and reinstall if things got hairy. Also, what are your programming interests? Are you looking to do web stuff, mobile apps, games, windows apps?
To really get into any compiled language you are probably going to end up working with other things like databases outside th languge itself. The choices you have there can mean either a lot of sysadmin type stuff or very little. So how much you enjoy installing and configuring server software can have an impact as well.
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I also recommend C# since it is an OOP(Object Oriented Programming) language. After you get a knowledge of the language, it wont be a pain moving on to other OOP languages like Java and C++. But learn OOP concepts first before moving on to learn the language.
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So I just got out of college with a degree in History two years ago. I immediately became interested in .net (through the influence of my brother) and after a successful volunteer project found a job as an in house Web Programmer of a large online/retail distributer. I've been with the company for nearly two years and have a below average salary. At this point I feel I've outgrown what the job has to offer and there is zero opportunity for advancement or learning (other than what I do on my own time).
I hesitantly updated my resume and started receiving calls from recruiters but am very nervous to seek other opportunities. Mainly in the back of my mind I wonder if I can be successful in the developer market because I don't have a degree in the field.
I guess what I'm really asking is what kind of hardships can I expect in my science degree-less future?
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My degree is in Zoology, and I've been programming for 10+ years. From my experience, the degree usually lands you the first job, then your work experience is more important after that.
As for being successful without a computer related degree, that depends on the individual. This field changes so often, that you need to have the drive to learn constantly. A degree won't grant you that.
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The fact that you have a four year degree at all is helpful. A degree is often just a checkbox on a list for HR. Make sure your resume includes the technologies you used on different projects you worked on. When I was in college most of the top student lab consultants were not in the CS program (theatre, psych, biochem, pre-law). These were the people the CS majors came to for help.
But if lack of training is the only thing making you look for another job, you may be bitterly disappointed. Training for developers is rare in a lot of companies. Make sure to ask your interviewers which specific training members of the team have gotten. Lots of companies may promise training, but because of deadlines, vacations or other excuses the training never happens.
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In the vast majority of organisations you honestly don't need a degree to make a career in software development; what counts more is the right mindset and experience.
I've an electronics degree, and although it got me in the door at my first company as a graduate (a hurdle you've already sidestepped), it hasn't made a blind bit of difference since. However, my partner Beth doesn't have a degree at all - and she's done quite fine for herself too.
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Yeah, but you have a sith lords codpiece. That counts for lots.
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I may have a codpiece or two stashed away, but it's more likely the heavy weapons and the maniacal grin that makes them run. 
Anna
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Anna-Jayne Metcalfe wrote: it's more likely the heavy weapons
Is that a euphemism for large breasts? 
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Now, now boys. Keep it calm. 
Anna
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I'm too old for it to make much difference. I'd rather have a quiet night in curled round a large bottle of Whisky.
"WPF has many lovers. It's a veritable porn star!" - Josh Smith As Braveheart once said, "You can take our freedom but you'll never take our Hobnobs!" - Martin Hughes.
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We've a bottle of JD in the cupboard if that helps.
Anna
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Oooh baby. Have I told you how much I love you today?
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Consider yourself well and truly hooked.
Anna
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Anna-Jayne Metcalfe wrote: Consider yourself well and truly hooked.
Lined and sinkered for a wee bit of that Anna-Jayne joy  .
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Oo-er. I'd better get the tickling stick out, then.
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Thanks for the input. I actually decided to move on and am starting my new job on Monday next week. Very excited!
On top of that, my new job offers reimbursement for educational expenses!
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That's great news. Good luck in the new place!
Anna
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Hi,
I have a demand to set up an online system able to do double-sided auctions, but i did not find.
Plz help me...
Regards,
Fernando.
Fernando Pavani
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hi,
Is this good or bad habit to switch job in field of software development ?
some people take this positive as it provides learning and career advancement but some take this as negative.
My resume consist of 3 job switches in 4 years. is this too much ? 
how much a Software Developer should stay in a company, i think minimum 1 year. what's your opinion?
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Yasser Azeem wrote: some people take this positive as it provides learning and career advancement but some take this as negative. My resume consist of 3 job switches in 4 years. is this too much ?
It doesn't depend on the number of switches, but rather on how those switches are motivated. A "job" could take as little as six months and be called a success, or take 10 years.
Yasser Azeem wrote: how much a Software Developer should stay in a company, i think minimum 1 year. what's your opinion?
A year is the minimum to know what was going on and to taste the culture. Having succesfully adapted and worked in various cultures and/or environments makes you more valueable.
I are Troll 
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Switching to software development is good . However, switching jobs is not.
Here is a simple explanation for that. When you switch jobs, you will never get to price yourself higher in your next applications. Its because employers are interested in how long you have worked in a specific position. So, lets say, for example, you have been working as a mathematician for 1 year, and then after 1 year, you switched to doing Botany. And then after that, you switched to Software Development and spent 1 year working on that field. You spent a total of 3 years working but only one year in software development. After that, you decided to apply for a different employer but same job(SW development). Most employers/companies will price you for 1 year because you are only exposed to software dev for 1 year. Do you get it now? Moral of the story? Concentrate on your field. Its good to be called "Jack of all trades" but its terrible if you land to become "Master of none".
Just a friendly advice. 
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Hi all,
I'm working on Master degree. Plz, if u have source code related to "network routing using fuzzy systems" or Matlab routing code,Plzz tell me,That's will shorten my work to reach advance work.
Plzzz,I'll do any service u need.Thux
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I already answered this question here[^]; please do not post the same question in multiple forums. And just to reiterate, we are not going to do your work so you can get a masters degree by being too lazy even to do your own research.
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