On Sep 2, 11:31 am, JonathanB <doulo...@gmail.com> wrote: > For the hiring managers, if the job post said > "CS Major" in the requirements, would you consider a liberal arts > major at all?
I got my English Writing degree in 1990, and I have been a software engineer ever since. Landing the first job was very difficult, but it gave me the foundation of experience that allowed me to circumvent the "CS-degree or equivalent" requirement on every job that I have had since. If you do choose to pursue software development as a career, you'll be shocked at how many of your fellow liberal arts degree holders are doing the same. It will be a hard road. You will have to overcome significant obstacles. You will do boring, tedious work. You will find out what it really means to pay one's dues. You will also, perchance, succeed and find happiness in a fulfilling career. I think that Python is an outstanding foundation for learning programming, but I would advise you to branch out as quickly as possible. I imagine that saying so won't endear me to anyone here, but in good conscience, I have to recommend C# and the .NET framework; it has lead me to continual and well-paying employment for many, many years now. Also, put together an on-line portfolio of code, preferably composed of complete and useful programs. Actually seeing well- written, well-documented code can go a long way towards getting you in the door for an interview. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list