Reading

Computer Programmers

• read email sent by clients or co-workersExample
  • get short emails from clients that give information about problems they are having
  • get longer messages from co-workers that give technical details and possible solutions
• read quickly hardware and software labels and license agreements to make sure that they are following the conditions of use

Computer Programmers

• read online magazines (Wired, Slashdot and UNIX Syntax) to learn about new software and other programmer’ solutions to software problems
• read requests for proposals and write proposals that meet clients’ information systems needs, goals and timelines
• read contract agreements and service level agreements that includes
  • expected costs
  • licensing
  • ownership of materials
  • timelines
  • roles

Computer Programmers

• read the application programmer interface specifications for new software products to
  • identify program application
  • evaluate the technology
  • compare costs
  • check out system requirements
  • determine if new software is compatible with other software programs
• read different software user manualsExample
  • read the Macromedia Flash User Manual to find ways of moving images and about programming interactive features for a new web site
• read long documents that give design specification so they
  • understand all that is needed for applications to be developed
  • understand what the programs do
  • know the design of the programs
  • understand how customers will use the system
  • understand the details of how the program works, what to expect from the program and the look of each screen