essential skills for c# programmer?

Luke212 · 5th November 2009, 2:20 PM

if i need to find a new job soon, what would be a good checklist of skills that are expected of any good c# programmer?

Bradzac · 5th November 2009, 2:30 PM

What field do you want to specialize in? It's looking like web dev...

Mikos · 5th November 2009, 2:45 PM

Common sense & a proven ability to get work done. Unless you're going for a specialised job/role, I would say what specific technologies you know will matter very little. Especially if you are just acquiring them to try to get a job, in which case you'll still be at a beginner level which won't add much to a resume. I would guess 6 months+ experience with a particular technology would be about the point where employers would consider it an advantage (depending on the individual of course).

But anyway, some basic C# things to know that can't hurt would be

- WPF
- ASP.Net
- LINQ
- Multi-threading / Parallel processing (.Net 4.0)

Most stuff is also job specific. For example, knowing how to build really sweet GUIs in Windows 7 is going to be completely useless if you are applying for a job that is building back end programs with no interface.

Luke212 · 5th November 2009, 2:59 PM

thanks, and sorry probably not well thought out. maybe a better question, what things should any mid-level c# programmer know that the interviewer would frown on if i didnt know?? i don't think i could land anything higher than mid-level.

Bradzac · 5th November 2009, 3:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke212

thanks, and sorry probably not well thought out. maybe a better question, what things should any mid-level c# programmer know that the interviewer would frown on if i didnt know??

Knowing C# would be a good start.

(really, apart from that there is no 'generic' skills template. What advantage would Linq/WCF/<insert tech here> be if you're working in 1.0?)

Luke212 · 5th November 2009, 3:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bradzac

Knowing C# would be a good start.

(really, apart from that there is no 'generic' skills template. What advantage would Linq/WCF/<insert tech here> be if you're working in 1.0?)

say i dont do unit testing or know any design patterns, but get the job done anyway. do i get binned? (serious, not taking the piss )

andydev · 5th November 2009, 3:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bradzac

Knowing C# would be a good start.

(really, apart from that there is no 'generic' skills template. What advantage would Linq/WCF/<insert tech here> be if you're working in 1.0?)

I remember when C# came out as beta and I got a few CV's stating '3 years production experience in C#"....

Bradzac · 5th November 2009, 3:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke212

say i dont do unit testing or know any design patterns, but get the job done anyway. do i get binned?

Not necessarily. Depends on the level of experience required and the environment itself.

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Originally Posted by andydev

I remember when C# came out as beta and I got a few CV's stating '3 years production experience in C#"....

Yep, it's quite common. I remember about 2-3 years ago someone I used to work with was 'bragging' about the architect he was working with because he had "10 years .NET experience".

Not bad for a framework that at the time wasn't even 5 years old.

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Originally Posted by Bradzac

What field do you want to specialize in?

Answer this so we can start breaking down relevance of tech.

Luke212 · 5th November 2009, 3:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bradzac

Answer this so we can start breaking down relevance of tech.

Brad i am no specialist I will take whatever I can get. I have only ever been in small business. I want to join a large business to see how they do it differently.

Bradzac · 5th November 2009, 3:23 PM

Yes, but what do you WANT to specialize in?

Luke212 · 5th November 2009, 3:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bradzac

Yes, but what do you WANT to specialize in?

long term i want to be an AI specialist. so that could be data mining, control systems etc.

i tihnk there is a lot of money to be made in ERP systems. and i have liked working on them. maybe somehow combine erp and ai! :P

actually this is the sort of tech i would like to design http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=460_1256867938

Bradzac · 5th November 2009, 6:30 PM

In that case i'd learn C.

Elyzion · 5th November 2009, 8:09 PM

omgomgomogogmngomg luke we can be job hunting buddies

nexx · 5th November 2009, 11:08 PM

Understand the end user of your interfaces/API.

Is it going to be another programmer? An artist at the same company? Some data entry monkey? Or a random dumbass out there in the public?

No non-programmer cares how well your code is written.

Luke212 · 6th November 2009, 8:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Elyzion

omgomgomogogmngomg luke we can be job hunting buddies

why is everyone moving/getting new jobs? it's that summer feeling

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Luke212 Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NSW Posts: 3,287	thanks, and sorry probably not well thought out. maybe a better question, what things should any mid-level c# programmer know that the interviewer would frown on if i didnt know?? i don't think i could land anything higher than mid-level. __________________ Democracy's greatest trick was convincing man he was informed.

5th November 2009, 2:30 PM	#2
Bradzac Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 557	What field do you want to specialize in? It's looking like web dev...

5th November 2009, 2:45 PM	#3
Mikos Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cydonia Posts: 587	Common sense & a proven ability to get work done. Unless you're going for a specialised job/role, I would say what specific technologies you know will matter very little. Especially if you are just acquiring them to try to get a job, in which case you'll still be at a beginner level which won't add much to a resume. I would guess 6 months+ experience with a particular technology would be about the point where employers would consider it an advantage (depending on the individual of course). But anyway, some basic C# things to know that can't hurt would be - WPF - ASP.Net - LINQ - Multi-threading / Parallel processing (.Net 4.0) Most stuff is also job specific. For example, knowing how to build really sweet GUIs in Windows 7 is going to be completely useless if you are applying for a job that is building back end programs with no interface.

5th November 2009, 3:23 PM	#10
Bradzac Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 557	Yes, but what do you WANT to specialize in?

5th November 2009, 6:30 PM	#12
Bradzac Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 557	In that case i'd learn C.

5th November 2009, 11:08 PM	#14
nexx Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,685	Understand the end user of your interfaces/API. Is it going to be another programmer? An artist at the same company? Some data entry monkey? Or a random dumbass out there in the public? No non-programmer cares how well your code is written.