Chapter 25. YOUR PROGRAMMING FUTURE

What's in store for you as a programmer? One thing is for certain and that's change. Change occurs rapidly in computing. The face of programming has changed dramatically since computers were first invented, and the rate of change is increasing. Today's programming tools were not even dreamed of 10 years ago. New languages such as JavaScript often crop up to handle new technology such as the Internet. This final chapter enables you to find resources that help you manage the change that's ahead.

  • Programmers will always be needed.

  • You should tap into resources that keep your skills up to date.

  • Several good Web sites exist for the newcomer to programming as well as for the programming pros.

  • Of the thousands of book ...

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