Career change in IT..

joe2687

Hi all,

I'm considering a career change, from IT Networks admin into Software Dev. Now, you may ask why exactly... Well, I've been working as a network/windows based admin for 3 yrs now in a public sector organisation, and it's getting incredibly boring. Also, if one is to beleieve the rumours floating around, redundancies are on the way in June...

I am looking to go back to college in Sept (have the CAO filled etc), and the only reason I am saying I would like to do Software Dev is because I think I would have a good aptitude for it (A2 Hons LC Maths, very good head for numbers, problem solving etc.)


Would anyone be able to suggest a self-taught introduction book/package that I would be able to give a go for a month or two to see if this is really for me?? Also, has anyone any opinions about getting into SoftDev at this point in time?

TIA,
Joe.

srsly78

Do you have any friends that are developers? If so just ask if you can get a crash course from them to get you started. Are you good with google? That's a keyskill College for IT isn't really that essential, you will end up learning everything yourself anyway, but degree is needed to get foot in the door. If you already have a degree then....

Mr. Loverman

Beginning Java Objects

http://www.amazon.com/Beginning-Java-Objects-Concepts-Code/dp/1861004176

Great book. An easy read too.

Nolanger

Also don't make the mistake of just learning the latest languages. Better to be a Fortran or Progress expert than just another VB.net wannabe on a recruitment agency's database.

Gavin "shels"

This lads Youtube tutorials are quality.

http://www.thenewboston.com/?cat=36&pOpen=tutorial