David Powers

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Recent posts by David Powers

Originally posted by Julian Kennedy:
Hi David,

Can you post the code that you have so far (using the UBB [code] and [/code] tags to preserve the layout). That way people can guide you along the process to help you learn, rather than writing the code for you.

Have you looked up an algorithm for reducing fractions? Obviously some algorithms will be more efficient than others. Is that a factor?

Jules


OK, I figured it out. I used a for loop and a break statement. Thanks for your help!
19 years ago
Here's what I've written so far. It only works for some fractions. I'm looking for the greatest common factor, starting from the numerator and checking each number until it finds it or gets to zero.

19 years ago
I am writing a program that needs to reduce fractions. I am having trouble working out the process of it (the loop type and the code inside the loop).

Can anyone assist me? Thank you.
19 years ago

Originally posted by E Pease:
I found Deitel's "How To Program Java" book to be very helpful.



I agree. I have the same book and I love it. I like that it breaks the programs down line-by-line and explains what those lines are doing. Also, there's plenty of exercises/programs.
19 years ago
Thank you Mark, Mike, and Jeffrey for responding. I've picked up some helpful info.

I do have a few questions:
1) If I were to make a website to showcase my resume, is it possible to create a website without software? (Do people make whole websites using just HTML?)

2) Are employers going to be impressed with programs I've written in class? These are programs that demonstrate topics such as object-based programming, arrays, and polymorphism.

I guess part of my problem is that I don't know how much experience/ education I need to land a job. I read job descriptions and think "Do they actually want me to know all this? I've never heard of it...", and where would I even begin to learn what they are looking for?

I have two more classes to complete for an AS. They are Biology and co-op work experience (internship)- a class in which we'll be working within the school, tutoring other students (??). I feel these last two classes could be a waste of time and money. I already have a BS in another field. Am I right in this thinking?
19 years ago
Hello all,

I feel very uncertain of my career path and I would very appreciate any advice since I have no I can look to.

First, a little about me. I hold a BS in TV and Radio, but I was unsatisfied with the job and pay, so I recently went back to college. I am now finishing an AS in Computer Programming at a state college. Among the courses I've taken, I've had 2 semesters in both Java and C++, 1 in both Visual BASIC and HTML, plus MS Office applications courses. College is the only place I have learned, since I have no experience in the industry and at the time I was in high school (13 years ago), Windows, Mac, etc. were not mainstream platforms.

I've tried to find an internship to no avail. I don't know why companies are not interested in in free work.

I'd like to get back into working full-time at this point. My question is.......
With my skills, would employers seriously consider me as a candidate for a position in programming?

If you need more info, let me know, as I really could use some insight.
19 years ago