Computer Programers: Upgrading Old Systems or Designing New Systems

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“Most good programmers do programming not because they expect to get paid or get adulation by the public, but because it is fun to program.” Said by Linus Torvalds, the chief architect of the Linux kernel, these words fill a computer programmer’s mind with both the intention and reason for why they chose the job. With the increase in the creation of computers and hardware products on the market, the need for computer programmers has grown greatly over the past couple of years. A computer systems programmer’s main job is to upgrade old systems or design a new system to meet the needs of a business company (“Computer Systems Programmer/ Analysts). They also write application programs to solve problems in businesses (Henderson, Harry). It is true that a computer programmer can receive huge amounts of payment, however, a real computer programmer would choose computer programming simply because “it is fun to program.” In this impression, computer programming is one of the most favorable careers in the modern world today. However, some people do not consider computer programming as a viable and worthwhile career. Some people consider computer programming to be frustrating since the tiniest error can cause major system disorders. Computer programming is very detailed work and programmers have to be on call at any time of the day to address problems from companies. Therefore, computer systems programmers have huge loads of stress and responsibility to carry on their backs. However, even with huge amounts of stress, computer programmers feel honored and they take pride in their work. Computer programming is very detailed and difficult work that no ordinary person can do. That’s why computer programmers feel honored and it is these feelings...

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...nts and inside a comfy office. Computer system programmers also get to have their holidays off in which they can spend that time with their family. Computer system programmers also receive good payment with an average of $80,000 an year. On the other hand, one might say that computer system programmers do not exercise and just stare at the computer all day. However, this is false because many computer system programmers can find time to exercise after work. Even though computer system programming might seem like a career with no flaws, it isn’t perfect and no career can be perfect. Regardless as said in the beginning, the main reason to why one might choose computer systems programming is because of their love and passion for computer programming. A true computer systems programmer would not choose computer programming for its wealth but simply because it is fun.

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