Computer Programming Positions
computer programming positions

How can I gain experience in programming?
I graduated in computer science from University Troy. Now I work in a quality service to help make money and I do not want to leave this position. However, they eventually want go into programming and I want to know the best way to gain experience. I heard that internships are an excellent how to do it, but where I can find one?
Programming covers many areas, not only on the web, I'm 61, and has programmed all my life, computers from birth. The only advice I can give a child is: be flexible. In other words, being able to adapt to applications. Today, there are many languages also adhere to a particular: it requires a thorough knowledge. Start with C and Java. I hear objections: "C" is outdated, "Java" is too young … "C" is the father of most new languages. Knowing that you can coming in C #, C + +, PHP and many other languages, easilly! "Java" …. A little "too new, but I think the way forward. Also similar to C, has features that were impossible in this' s C. by "standard" professional management. But many others! Image analysis, game programming (requires a lot of math!), Robotics, AI … too many things to choose. Get the basics and opportunities! (PS: if you want to work for the web, why not take the table "challenge v div www.web2coders.com? This will give something to work!)