I am studying to be a programmer, am I on the right path?

This is what I have learned so far in school





Programing langauges:


-Visual basic 6


-C++


-Java





Scripting langauges:


-SQL





What I am going to learn in school





Programing langauges:


-deeper into C++


-deeper into Java


-.NET framework


-C#





Scripting langauges


-ASP


-HTML


-XML


-deeper into SQL





What I have learned (or in process of) myself:





-HTML


-Php


-Action script (Macromedia Flash)


-Python





Tools I learned how to use myself:


-Apache


-Macromedia Flash








The fields I would like to get into programming wise:





-Creating games


-Database related


-Creating a programming langauge


-Web based devolopment


-Embedding stuff into programs.. that sort


-freelance work





Things I am not to fond of learning:


-Javascript


-CSS





Yes I know it is a lot and I am not trying to brag or anything, but I was just curious am I learning to much here, or is all the right amount to make me a well rounded programmer? Or is it all really just to much? what you guyz think

I am studying to be a programmer, am I on the right path?
You are missing some things.





Algorithms courses that are language independent are some of the most useful things that you could possibly take. These include searches, sorts, geometic algorithms, graph algorithms. If you don't have at least two courses of this, you don't have enough.





Languages are a dime a dozen. Knowing how to program is the hard thing.
Reply:you might want to focus on design patterns and software architectures also. Useful links:





http://www.dofactory.com/Patterns/Patter...





http://www.bredemeyer.com/links.htm
Reply:The trick is just to learn as much as you can. In addition to what you're already doing, try installing GNU/Linux or UNIX and learn how to use the command line. The Microsoft Programming Suite is a good start, but is no substitute for programming on the command line. You'll find it will give you much more control, and you will have UNIX programming experience, something that is becoming much rarer as Microsoft continues to use ruthless tactics to take over.





The skills you have listed are pretty common. However, they are a good start. Consider learning how to use UNIX. Since it's harder to find someone who knows how to use it, UNIX technicians are often paid much more than regular Windows programmers. But it all depends on your place of employment.





Remember, you can never learn too much. At least, not with what you're talking about.
Reply:no, there are no too much in learning, especially in computing. i so afraid that you learned so much language, but, have you really manage to handle all of them? or only in primary level? well, we should learn to use the language, as a programmer. but the primary conditions is that enough for us to MANAGE a language, not much of them but duno how to use. Quality, not quantity.
Reply:i've pretty much studied exactly what you have and after talking with alot of programmers i have decided to change to a different major. The jobs pay good (if you can get one ) and it is good to be well rounded. ( but most programming jobs seem to focus on a single language, maybe 2 ) You just have to sit back and examine it yourself and decide if it's the life you want to lead.

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