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how can i become a computer programmer?

by Jul 19, 2016 8:38PM PDT

how can i become a computer programmer?

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become a computer programmer?
by Jul 20, 2016 3:28AM PDT

Earn a Degree. While some employers only require an associate degree, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that most company recruiters prefer applicants who have graduated from a four-year college.
Choose a focus.
Keep learning.

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First step. Learn how to research.
by Forum moderator Jul 20, 2016 8:01AM PDT

The biggest lesson is how to research. Programmers are always learning and researching.

Put your question on google.com and there are prior answers. This is your first lesson. How to do research on most questions today.

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