Computer Science/Engineering

ZachSand

ZachSand

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I'm thinking about majoring in Computer Science or possibly Engineering as it is a great interest and hobby of mine. Right now I'm just taking computer maintenance as my only computer based class, as a senior in High School. I'm great at math, and also do well in my engineering class.

I'm interested in anyone's thoughts or opinions on the two different majors. Also, any advice on how to get a head start would be great.

I've been thinking about trying to learn different basic programming languages, if I were to start with one and branch out from there, which should it be, and which should follow?(If there is any best/preferred direction, that is)
 
Im a CIS Major(only cuz i suck at math...;) ...but if i were you id go with CS...Its fun, and promising... :)
 
C# is a great programming language trust me.Me and one great programmer I know use C# and it's great!You can make ANYTHING you want in C# on any way you want.You can use the math all the time if you want.Hell you can even make OS in it if you know how.

I am for example currently working on my Mini UAC OS in C# and I must tell you that C# is great programming language.Try it...you won't be sorry at all.Here is an image example from C# language:
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I have a full ride for computer engineering next year; I cannot wait! If you are comfortable with calculus/physics and think analytically do computer engineering or electrical engineering. Computer Engineering will allow you to build anything from robots to cell phones to automobiles to PCs.

As for programming, I recommend learning C and then branching off into either C++ or C#. Try and figure out what language your college will teach and go with that one. C++ is what Microsoft uses. Since you enjoy PCs I would recommend looking into C++. You can download Microsoft visual basic or studio to learn programming skills (I think it is free on their website). I have the book C Programming - A Beginner's Course from Noel Kalicharan. After I build my PC I am going to start it; hopefully it is easy to understand and learn from.

I plan to work on computer architecture with my degree. I think building various computer components and designing better hardware sounds immensely exciting.
 
I'll definitely look into C with the branches of C# and C++. I was pretty sure C++ would be a suggestion because it's the most I've heard about.

Congrats on your full ride! I'm jealous, I've looked into various books on Ebay but I'm not sure which one I'll purchase first. What all will C++ allow me to do?

Computer Architecture sounds interesting.
 
Thanks

From what I understand, C++ is a shortened version of C, thus allowing to write code faster. I haven't practiced with a lot of code as of yet, and I have started off with C with intentions of learning C++ afterwards.

Try this forum for more information (I believe they will help as much with software as this forum helps with hardware).

http://cboard.cprogramming.com/cplusplus-programming/
 
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