The term programmer is usually given to an applications programmer, although to be strictly accurate it can be applied to anyone who programs computers for any reason. However, for the sake of this blog, we will consider it to refer to applications programmers.
Applications programmers write programs that are used for specific purposes by the end users of computers. Typical applications programs are accounting, invoicing, sales and stock packages, and budgeting and forecasting packages for companies and other organizations. There are as many different applications as there are business functions.
Applications programmers can use many different kinds of languages and packages to create their applications, and today most applications in the business environment are based on some kind of proprietry software such as a database or a spreadsheet, giving the programmer the advantage of having a readymade basis for the data storage and retrieval.
In order to become an applications programmer, you will need at least an associate's degree; more often a bachelor's degree to get that important first job. You will need to be up to date with new software and techniques, and most programmers find that they need to train on a regular basis using online and in house training programs as well as classroom based instruction.
# posted by Mary @ 11:30 PM
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