Communication

Computer Programmers

• communicate directly with clients to find the sources of errors
• attend meetings with clients to
  • get information to clarify project specifications
  • make suggestions
  • learn system needs

Computer Programmers

• attend meetings with co-workers to share information about the development of web pages or software application projects

Examples

• discuss client’s and project needs with design team
• communicate with members of system integration teams about problems applications and systems
• communicate with database analysts to understand how data can be taken and changed to fit tables
• share information with graphic designers so they can change the timing of their work to fit within the project
• present proposals to small groups of clients when offering services for web programming projects
• communicate with internet service providers when setting up the management of web sites on their servers or when troubleshooting to identify the source of a computer problem

Computer Programmers communicate

• in person
• using a TTY, videophone, webcam, blackberry or email

Computer programmers in communities that use both French and English may need to know both official languages.