[LA.pm] Next step for a newbie

Ask Bjørn Hansen ask at develooper.com
Wed May 10 16:03:48 PDT 2006


On May 5, 2006, at 1:43 PM, Ron Smith wrote:

> Right now I'm in formal classes for Perl, Java, C/C++
> and the rest. Also, I was wondering how critical a
> degree is for programming or is it possible to get
> started while you're working toward an AS/BS ...etc?

Formal training might make it easier to get your very first job, but  
shortly after that it'll be less important...

> Any and all input would be appreciated.

Effective Perl Programming is the best book I know for learning the  
nuances of the "Perl dialect".

	http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0201419750/


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