Systems Development Career Resources
Online Resources
Magazines and Journals
- JavaWorld Magazine (
www.javaworld.com ) - A solid Java periodical which provides
useful articles to all levels of programmers.
- Java Developers Journal (
www.sys-con.com/java ) - Another journal with relevant
articles on the Java language and development environment.
- Visual Basic Web Magazine (
www.vbwm.com ) - Contains numerous articles on VB that
provide helpful hints for VB programmers. Includes a section
for beginners who are just learning to program in VB.
- Certification Magazine - An interesting publication
devoted exclusively to professional IT certification issues.
( www.certmag.com
).
Web Sites
- Java (http://java.sun.com
) - Sun Microsystem's official Java web site. It's chock full
of useful articles about Java, tricks, tips and even a Java
tutorial. Might as well learn at the feet of the master!
- DevX (
www.devx.com ) - A site designed to connect programmers
and have them assist each other. The site features a large
code library, hot tips on software development, job leads
and 30 newsletters.
- Association of C and C++ Users (
www.accu.org ) - An organization dedicated to C++ and
Java users. They provide seminars, book reviews and articles
on these programming languages. There is a fee to join.
- Visual Basic Explorer (www.vbexplorer.com
) - Geared for novice to intermediate level programmers, this
site provides tutorials, code snippets, forums and news.
- International Project Management Association (IPMA) (
www.ipma.ch ) - This non-profit organization provides
project management resources for project managers around the
world by holding seminars, developing certification standards
and publishing the International Journal of Project Management.
- PM Forum (
www.pmforum.org ) - The PM Forum attempts to facilitate
the exchange of information among project managers. The site
contains links to online resources and a well-stocked archive
of articles.
Books
Systems Analysis and Design
Introduction to the Team Software Process, Watts S.
Humphrey, Addison Wesley Longman, 2000, ISBN# 020147719X.
Systems Analysis and Design: An Active Approach, George
M. Marakas, Prentice Hall, 2001, ISBN# 0130225150.
Systems Analysis and Design, 5th Edition,
Kenneth E. Kendall and Julie E. Kendall, Prentice Hall, 2002,
ISBN# 0130417637.
Project Management
Project Management for Business and Technology: Principles
and Practice, 2nd Edition, John M. Nicholas,
Prentice Hall, 2001, ISBN# 0-13-018328-8. This is a well-written
academic text on project management.
The Mythical Man-Month, Fred P. Brooks, Addison Wesley,
1999, ISBN# 0-20-153595-9. One of the best books ever written
about the management of large-scale projects. It does a solid
job of pointing out how corporations make mistakes in overestimating
the capacity of employees.
Project Management For Dummies, Stanley E. Portney,
Hungry Minds, Inc., 2000, ISBN# 076455283X. Don't let the name
offend you. The Dummies series is well written and geared towards
novices, not dullards.
Microsoft Project 2000 For Dummies, Martin Doucette,
Hungry Minds, Inc., 2000, ISBN# 0764505173. An inexpensive,
yet powerful text for learning one of the most popular project
management software packages.
Programming Languages
Thinking in Java, 2nd Edition, Bruce Eckel,
Prentice Hall, 2000, ISBN# 0-13-027363-5. One of the most approachable
Java books ever written. Preview chapters online at
www.bruceeckel.com .
Java: An Introduction to Computer Science and Programming,
2nd Edition, Walter Savitch, Prentice Hall, 2001,
ISBN# 0-13-031697-0. An excellent introductory programming text
by a well-known and respected author.
Thinking in C++ Volume 1, 2nd Edition, Bruce
Eckel, Prentice Hall, 2000, ISBN# 0-13-979809-9. Another fine
effort by a great author. Preview chapters online at
www.bruceeckel.com .
Problem Solving With C++: The Object of Programming, 3rd
Edition, Walter Savitch, Addison Wesley, 2001, ISBN# 0-201-70390-4.
Visual Basic.NET: How to Program, 2nd Edition,
Harvey M. Deitel, Paul Deitel and T. R. Nieto, Prentice Hall,
2002, ISBN# 0-13-029363-6
Visual Basic 6: How to Program, 1st Edition,
Harvey M. Deitel, Paul Deitel and T. R. Nieto, Prentice Hall,
1999, ISBN# 0-13-456955-5. Although .NET has been released by
Microsoft, Visual Basic 6 should continue to be used as a development
tool in many software shops for the next several years.
i Systems Analysis and Design, 5th Edition,
Kenneth E. Kendall and Julie E. Kendall, Prentice Hall, 2002,
pp. 2-4.
ii More For the Money, Computerworld,
September 3, 2001, URL: www.computerworld.com/cwi/story/0,1199,NAV64-122_STO63423,00.html.
iiiCareer Opportunities in Computers and Cyberspace,
Harry Henderson, Checkmark Books, NY, 1999, p. 24.
iv The Perfect Project Manager, Mary
Brandel, Computerworld, 8/6/01, URL: www.itworld.com/Career/2019/CDW010806interview/pfindex.html.
v Project Management: Golden Opportunity or
Career Trap?, Alan Joch, ITWorld.com, 3/29/01, URL:
www.itworld.com/Career/1965/ITW010329joch/pfindex.html.
vi Systems Analysis and Design: An Active
Approach, George M. Marakas, Prentice Hall, 2001, p.
9.
vii More For the Money, Computerworld,
September 3, 2001, URL: www.computerworld.com/cwi/story/0,1199,NAV64-122_STO63423,00.html.
viii Systems Analysis and Design: An Active
Approach, George M. Marakas, Prentice Hall, 2001, p.
17.
ix Introduction to the Team Software ProcessSM,
Watts S. Humphrey, Addison Wesley, 2000, p. 238.
x More For the Money, Computerworld,
September 3, 2001, URL: www.computerworld.com/cwi/story/0,1199,NAV64-122_STO63423,00.html.
xi Careers in Software Development,
Siobhan Green, Vault.com, 1/2/01, URL: www.vault.com/nr/main_article_detail.jsp?article_id=1279002&ht_type=5.
xii The Skills That Thrill Leslie
Jaye Goff, Computerworld, 12/04/2000.
xiii Java Programmer, Vault.com, 12/1/00,
URL: www.vault.com/nr/main_article_detail.jsp?article_id=88541&ht_type-5.
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