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There are many opportunities available for developers, and with the advent of new technologies such as blockchain, IOT (the Internet of Things), Al / ML (artificial intelligence / machine learning), AR / VR (augmented reality / virtual reality), etc., opportunities in technology are growing rapidly. In this article, we will discuss what kinds of programming jobs are out there, the possibilities in each job, and the associated work in each of these.

Web development: Web developers are usually responsible for building websites and web applications, and the area comprises three major specialisations-front end, back end, and full stack. A lot of developers and programmers start their careers as web developers, and eventually branch into different specialisations later in their careers.

App development: There are millions of apps hosted on app store platforms, and the number is only increasing with time. Now, to build, maintain, and run these applications smoothly, an app developer comes into play. An app developer is someone whose primary responsibilities include creating, testing, and programming apps for computers, mobile phones, and tablets. With the inclusion of AR / VR and other cool technologies into apps, the scope for app developers has further broadened.

Game development: Gaming is a massive industry employing millions of people to develop, and maintain existing games. With AR / VR, the potential of gaming companies can be massive, and now is a great time to be in this industry.

Product management: It is perfect for someone who has a knack of working with people. Product managers work with developers and engineers, communicating with other teams, translating their requirements into tech requirements, and getting them implemented by engineers

App Network and cyber security: What if someone tries to hack into your systems, or use a security vulnerability to their advantage? Or what if they steal private data? Network and cyber security is that realm of computer science that deals with securing and protecting computer networks from attacks. Many companies reward people for finding bugs and security loopholes in their systems.

Database management: Database administrators are tasked with securing, organizing, and troubleshooting storage for large amounts of information for companies online. If you love analysing and recovering information as well as fast problem-solving, this could be the coding career for you.

Server administration: A server administrator or admin has the overall control of a server. The server administrator's role is to design, install, administer, and optimise company servers and related components to achieve high performance of the various business functions supported by the servers.

Today there's a massive advantage of being a coder, and the amount of versatility the skill offers is huge. Keep learning, and opportunities will find you.

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Coding, also referred to as programming, is the art of communicating with the computers, i.e. telling the computer what to do, and how to do it. This skill of communicating with the computers can be used to do some very cool stuff such as creating websites, apps, games, and tools that are in use every day.

The first forms of computers were invented to help us with basic calculations and accelerate the rate at which we could do heavy computation.

It's a language!

 Humans speak in different languages such as English, Hindi, Tamil, etc. But computers, on the other hand, speak in binary - 0 and 1.

Here's an example. The notation of the first three letters of the English alphabet in binary is as follows:

A = 01000001

• B-01000010

• C-01000011

To instruct the computer what to do, we need a translator that can act as an intermediary. This intermediary is the code. Code is a form of writing that is not binary, but is easy to learn and interpret, and is something the computer can understand. Depending on the requirement, this is done through programming languages. For instance, languages such as HTML CSS and Javascript are used for building websites while Java Kotlin, CB, etc are used for building mobile apps

What is software?

Software is a set of instructions data or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks. It essentially directs all of the peripheral devices on the computer what exactly to do and how exactly to perform a task.Software development is the connection to the Internet, process of understanding business Examples of web browsers include requirements, or the problem Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox statement and writing program(s). It is generally a planned initiative that consists of various steps or stages that result and Internet Explorer in the creation of operational software This is primarily achieved through computer programming, which is carried out by a software programmer and includes processes such as initial research, data flow design process flow design, flow charts technical documentation, software testing, and debugging. Here's an example. A browser is a software that accesses and displays pages and files on the Web. Browsers require a connection to the Internet. Examples of web browsers include Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer.

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Commonly abbreviated as AR. augmented reality is a technology where computer-generated content is overlaid on a real world environment.

The technology makes use of hardware such as smartphones, smartwatches, glasses and headsets to give users a real-like experience.

One can find examples of AR in video games, television and personal navigation among others.

Video games: Pokemon Go is one of the most popular games that makes use of AR. Available on iOS and Android, the game uses GPS to know your location. As you move around your avatar is overlaid on a real-world map along with other in-game content such as Pokemon, gyms and other characters. When you attempt to catch a Pokemon on your path, the Pokemon shows up against the real world background generated by the game using your smartphone's camera.

Television: In television you can see the use of AR mainly in sports. The tracking line you see in Cricket that shows the path the ball has travelled from the bowlers arm to the wickets is an example of AR.

Personal navigation: When it comes to navigation, AR is used to display location information in real-time mostly using a heads-up display (HUD) that projects images like a hologram. For example, Google Glass, an HUD, overlays directions from Google Maps and identifies locations using the built-in camera.

How is it different from VR?

Many people use the words Virtual Reality (VR) and AR interchangeably. However, the two are different. AR augments reality. It does not change it. Meaning, it add objects and visuals to a real world location/background usually. VR on the other hand, works regardless of your location and creates an artificial universe by itself.

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