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L 00 introduction to programming
- 1. Introduction to Programming © Nalaka Gamage ( www.nalakainfo.com ) [email_address]
- 2. What is programming? Programming is getting non trivial task done using a computer Programming is problem solving Programming is unleashing your creativity Programmer is an advanced computer user
- 3. What programming is NOT? Mere coding (without a purpose) A profession for faint hearts A profession for ill-disciplined A profession for lazy people Programming is skilled white collar labor profession
- 4. Programming Vs Mathematics Early day programming required good mathematical (numeric) background However modern day programming is less relevant to number related mathematics Both programming and mathematics have common features as well Mean for problem solving Embrace logic
- 5. Programming as problem solving Programmers are involved in problem solving Logical thinking plays key part World need more and more programmers Because world is facing more and more problems There are more problem creators than problem solvers in the world !
- 6. Key attributes for being a good programmer Logical thinking Problem solving skills Braveness Honesty You can not hide bugs Soft skills Willingness to learn new things Team player
- 7. Programmer – Born to be brave
- 8. Why I want to be a great programmer? Programming is fun !!! “ Work and play are not mutually exclusive” - A Google motto Logical thinking make you wise and honest Endless of opportunities for creativity in internet Opportunities for being a high tech entrepreneur Heavy demand for programming jobs with higher salaries
- 9. Few names of great contemporary programmers Mark Zuckerberg Founder of FaceBook Larry Page Co-founder of Google Jack Dorsey Co-founder of Twitter
- 10. Mark Zuckerberg An American computer scientist and software developer Founder of the social networking site Facebook, of which he is chief executive and president http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Zuckerberg
- 11. Mark Zuckerberg (cont.) Studied psychology and computer science at Harvard Developed ‘CourseMatch’ software during his second year in Harvard college Later he developed ‘Facemash’ that let students select the best looking person from a choice of photos According to Zuckerberg's roommate at the time, Arie Hasit, "he built the site for fun.”
- 12. Larry Page Lawrence "Larry“ Page is an American computer scientist and industrialist He developed the famous search algorithm for page ranking during his study for Phd Later he co founded Google Today, Google has become the most influential company on earth
- 13. Jack Dorsey Dorsey grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and by age 14, he had become interested in dispatch routing He created an open source software in the area of dispatch logistics Dorsey, Stone and Williams co-founded Obvious which then spun off Twitter, Inc based on philosophy of simplicity, constraint and craftsmanship
- 14. Challenges for modern programmers Lack of awareness about endless opportunities Lack of professionalism by individuals Lack of soft/diversified skills Lack of vision as a country BPO is not a long term solution Brain drain hampering growth of local software industry