I am just started learning in the IT Field, and looking for advice?

I am interested in Web Design, and Software/ Programming, I have now a first book on C, I am looking for people to help me in a direction that would lead, to a job where I can do programming. I am seeking advice on what kind of additional books and certifications to study %26amp; focus on.





( Ex. Javascript and brief "explaination why." )





Thank You,


David

I am just started learning in the IT Field, and looking for advice?
If you are interested in web design and development, you need to learn:





- HTML, XHTML and CSS (http://www.amazon.com/Beginning-Programm... )


- JavaScript (http://www.amazon.com/Beginning-JavaScri... )


- At least one server-side language, such as PHP (http://www.amazon.com/PHP5-MySQL-Bible-T... ) or ASP.NET (http://www.amazon.com/Beginning-ASP-NET-... ). If you want to work in enterprise (that is, very large companies) then learn ASP.NET - it has a 60-70% market share for large corporate web development environments. If you are looking to do smaller or mid-sized companies, web startups or your own freelance work, you could go with any of them, but many people would probably recommend PHP. Personally I don't like it much at all, I prefer ASP.NET, but it's mainly a personal preference. They both do the same thing.


- Graphic design (http://www.amazon.com/Elements-Graphic-D... ), interactive design (http://www.amazon.com/Principles-Interac... ) and usability design (http://www.amazon.com/Dont-Make-Me-Think... ; http://www.amazon.com/Designing-Web-Usab... ) .





As to the why - I have been doing web design and development for more than a decade. I've worked on websites for BMW, Michelin, Lockheed, GE, Wachovia, Volvo, to name a few of the more recognized brands. All of the books I mentioned are in my library and they say what I would say about the subjects.





And finally, don't pay any attention to the jerk who knocks all Microsoft certifications. There are definitely some easy ones to get, but you'll know which ones are which when you look at them, and employers know too, so it's easy to tell who knows what by which MCxx they have and how much they show it off. The upper tiers of Microsoft Certification are very rigorous and difficult - I know many very experienced and talented web and software architects who are well-respected who found the certifications very challenging.
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Reply:I want to give you some advice :D


If you are interested in Web Design, first, you have to know PHP and HTML. I think it is basic language Web design.


and as someone mentioned, you have to learn ASP.NET.


most company which is related to WEB use ASP.NET.





Actually, I don't recommend web language.


In korea, It doesn't bring you lots of money. I mean it is easy and everybody can use web langauge.


I'm sorry that I didn't mean that web langauge is easy.


Just I can't express my opinion in English comfortably. :D





anyway I recommend software programming.


you should start with C. and next C++, JAVA or C#.


I think that C is basic language in software programing.


If you master C, you can easily learned C++, JAVA and C#.





If you want to have better ability, I recommend unix C.





I'm just student.


Maybe others in IT field will give you advice :D
Reply:You need experience, or a degree. You can start with open source projects, start your own projects (software, website) these usually need to be impressive for somebody to hire you (i.e Professional). Or go to school and get a 4 year degree. Otherwise your not going to get a job.





Have fun in school!!!
Reply:A good language to learn is Visual Basic. With this knowledge you can write VB Script, ASP code, Macros for MS word and Excel, and also programs in VB.
Reply:David


Stay away from the Microsoft Certifications..all of them. The reason is because the answers to the tests are widely available, so there are literally millions of Microsoft Certified Idiots, that dont know anything. I recommend:


Security Certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker


Linux Certifications because open source is gaining market share, especially on the server side.