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I enjoy programming a lot. I prefer doing stuff with a backend and database. There's something really rewarding about coding the entire pipeline yourself and doing something on a client/webpage, making a call to the backend that then does more stuff including reaching out to another database server, then having it bring the data back to the client and doing something with it all on the client. And it's doing all of that in basically an instant. It's just a good feeling and rewarding.
The most rewarding feeling IMO is when you actually start something from scratch. Full blown apps or software are the best, but even in existing apps when you get a large feature that you start from the ground up it's a lot of fun too.
That said, there are for sure boring aspects in software development, such as going to meetings or having to deal with people who run projects that have no clue about how software development works. It can put you into a lot of head scratching moments and it can become very unmotivating.
I can say that EMBEDDED programming is about as close to SEX as you can get. I still can't believe that I get paid to do something that is so much fun.
Yep. I love working with the customers and being one of only two developers. I don't usually get along well with developers and engineersNot a programmer but, studied it in school. The problem solving is enjoyable but, associating with programmers not so much.
I found the same to be true in accounting. Something strange about the mindsets of those attracted to each job. They're both populated by insular personalities.Yep. I love working with the customers and being one of only two developers. I don't usually get along well with developers and engineers
I found the same to be true in accounting. Something strange about the mindsets of those attracted to each job. They're both populated by insular personalities.
It's an important consideration. Work is not just the acquired knowledge and skill set, it's the environment you work in. The corporate world makes me go postal.I fit in well with the geography crowd. A nice mix of computer nerd and outdoor enthusiast.