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What programming languages should I learn to be a computer engineer?

I’ll be a senior in HS next year. I want to hone my programming skills before in enter college because I want to be a computer engineer. Any programming languages other than C++ and Java that I should be proficient in before college?  I have looked at this excellent internet and twitter site but did [...]

Programming?

I’m new to C and C++ programming and I’ve learn them through books and online tutorials. But all the tutorials I’ve encountered only provide lessons that teaches us how to take inputs from the keyboard. Is there anyway to write a program that takes input from other I/O interfaces such as serial ports, parallel ports [...]

What software is good for graphics programming?

I have no background in graphics programming, although I have good math knowledge and otherwise decent basic programming skills. I’m looking for graphics software or a good programming language that will assist me in computing and demonstrating biological aspects of fractal geometry. Also, any suggestions on good literature related to this subject would [...]

What programming software does Square-Enix use to create their FF games, and their in game CGI?

What programming software does Square-Enix use to create their Final Fantasy games, and their in game CGI scenes?
Also what kind of laptop can I get to program and output my games at such a horsepower?

How do I launch a career in programming?

Times are tough and so is the job market. I’m considering a career in programming.
If I have no qualifications in programming:
1) How long would it take me to learn a programming language?
2) Which programming languages should I learn (which is in demand in the industry)?
3) How long will it take to get certified?
4) How much [...]

Can we stop programming our children with No Child Left Behind and start preparing them for independence?

Education is supposed to teach us how to learn and to prepare us to be independent. Instead of teaching socialist theories of globalization, is it possible to have an home economics class that teaches one how to put in a sink or install a new toilet? It costs $190 to have a new sink installed; [...]

What programming language do most people use for making games?

And also what programming language do people use nowadays?
Is it true that all the programming languages are quite desame?
If you learn c++ will other programming language be easy to learn?
I heard that new languages are created every year.

How can I get a good freelance programming job like the west outsourcing to India?

How can I get a good freelance programming job like the west outsourcing to India? I am not Indian neither live in india, I am Thai and live in Thailand. Although I have so many experience in programming but I found it’s so hard to get an oversee freelance programming job like I said. I [...]

What programming skills, if any, should I develop if I want to use advanced Statistical systems?

Statistical Analysis systems like SAS. Should I consider taking programming courses if I also want to get involved in econometrics? Haven’t taken the class yet but will in a few days.

How I start with the programming of 8051 microcontroller?

I am a new comer in my microcontroller programming and I want to know the equipments used in programming the 8051 microcontroller?