A programmer is someone who writes computer program. Computer programmers write,test,and maintain programs or software that tell the computer what to do.
What Skills are Required to Become a Programmer?
Programming - Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Writing - Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience.
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Mathematics - Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. It involves deciding if an answer makes sense.
Information Organization - Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information.
