[ale] Programming and preferred languages?

[Scott M. Jones]

On 2/2/17 12:37 PM, leam hall wrote:
> I've coded in a few languages and have a couple I really enjoy. However,
> they don't tend to fall in the "lots of jobs" or "direct tie to Linux"
> category. The idea I've had so far is to pick a language I really enjoy
> and learn things like OOP, TDD, refactoring, etc. 
> 
> Not sure this is a good path though. I'm not young and am still trying
> to move from Linux admin to coder type of guy. 
> 
> Thoughts?

These days companies and interviewers often want to see your
"portfolio", specifically on GitHub.  So, start a project or two and
"Git" some of your code out on GitHub, if you want to be a coder.

Also keep in mind that larger organizations are typically very
specialized, i.e. coders are not allowed to do Linux admin and may never
have root access anywhere.  They just code.  You're more likely to wear
many hats and use the full range of your experience in a smaller or
newer organization.

-Scott