Coding Professions |
We've all been asked the question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" For many, this can be a challenging time when you are attempting to figure out what you want to focus your career in. Luckily, members of the Coding Club have come together to present a few ideas on where you can begin to look if you can see yourself coding in the future...
Web DeveloperWeb developers create and maintain websites. They are also responsible for the site's technical aspects, such as its performance and capacity, which are measures of a website's speed and how much traffic the site can handle. |
Video Game DeveloperDid you like your seventh-grade coding unit? Did you enjoy making games on 'Gamefroot'? Well, you can do this and make money! Video game developers help transform games from a concept to a playable reality. They do this by coding visual elements, programming features, and testing iterations until a game is ready for market. |
Computer Systems AnalystComputer systems analysts study an organization's current computer systems and procedures and design improvements to them. In doing so, these analysts help the organization operate more efficiently. |
Which DP courses should I take for programming?Any science or math course will be useful when it comes to programming! This includes AA Math, Physics and many others! Make sure to do your research and talk to LCIS teachers and counselors before making your decisions. After all, they know best!
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How do I know which profession is the right fit?It can be challenging to know what profession is right for you! Besides the few mentioned above, there's a whole world of professions that involve coding! Besides doing your research, make sure to talk to those who are involved in professions you are interested in, so you can get a first person account of what the career entails.
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