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I have noticed that a vast majority of the jobs returned by job search engines seem to be Banking and Finance related. Whilst without any knowledge of the programming side of these types of jobs, at first glance it does not seem the kind of job I would be interested in, as I do not know what type of C++ language features usually get used in the design of such software. However this might be an ill-informed view. Can you advise me?
My current job is quite limited in the scope of what is done with C++, whilst there are classes/objects used in the applications there is not much use of inheritance. We use STL and make use of vectors,maps,sets and some associated algorithms, but not boost/loki.
Now obviously no job is always going to be using everything available, but I would like to make more use of the full power of C++.
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One last thing, I would be interested in any jobs involving C++/CLI, but it really needs a better buzzword to help in searches. Managed as in Managed C++ can appear in context unrelated to "Managed C++". CLI of course is a common TLA for Command Line Interface.
I think that the only hope for these types of jobs is to convince any company you join that has a lot of C++ code and coders who are thinking of using C# the advantages of keeping the in house knowledge and experience and staying with C++ and using C++/CLI where possible.
I will post this section again separately just in case it is easier to answer the first section without the thread drifting.
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Stone Free wrote: One last thing, I would be interested in any jobs involving C++/CLI
Why would you flog a dead horse? The Windows programming language is C#, at least for the next 20 years.
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Well a lot of help you are, and anyway I think you should tell Herb Sutter and Nish as they obviously don't know they are wasting their time
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Most likely they want you to be really good at object oriented programming and multithreaded programming. If you are applying for a server position you should also know socket programming. Managed C++ is not used here on Wall Street unless to build a wrapper around some legacy C++ code so it can be called from C# code. C# is becoming more common, specially for frontend applications.
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Thanks for your reply Patric, I was beginning to think no one on codeproject worked in finance!
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hi all,
i have a query regd change of technology. hope u ppl will guide me properly.
i am a dot net programmer. i have been in the industry fr 2+ years now, and all through i have been working on asp.net with c#.
i changed my job 3 months back . my new company now doesnt have any dot net projects (they dont expect to get one in the next 6 months). so they are training me on java now and will put me on a java project soon.
I wish to know if it would be good for me to stay on here and work on java. that would be a drastic tech change for me.
i am looking at the future aspect. ia m pretty comfortable with c# , but cant say i will be comfy with java.
another concern is that it wont be financially rewarding to my career , as i would be considered as fresher in java field and it wont add to my dot net exp as well. ( in case in need to shift after next 6 months time)
any suggestions are welcome
thanks in advance
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Can anyone give me the detils about MCAD Exam ,regarding how to take up the exam ,registration fee,how to register,how to go about it etc.
thank u
kavitha
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I usually get a couple books for each exam. And study those and use whatever technology the exam is about for a while. In the US, the exam is $125, but I am not sure how much and where to go in India for them. There are also some practice exams that you can get that take you through the types of questions on the exams. Transcender.com/[^] has some small free exams that you can use to test with. They hope that the small free version will help you to want to buy their full version. Overall they have been ok to use too.
Steve Maier, MCSD MCAD MCTS
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visit the microsoft site, under certification section.
u can select a exam center there.
contact the center for sheduling an exam.
u got to clear 3 papers for an mcad.
these details r on the site.
good luck
regds
prashanth
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Thanks a lot Prashanth
Thanks
kavitha
-- modified at 23:38 Wednesday 26th July, 2006
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I am developing a problem which rquires me to read in variable sized 1D/2D matrices from the user.
I can't think of a nice GUI which will make this task easy for the user. All I can come up with is :
1. Ask the user to enter the elements one by one
2. OR, display a textbox where they can type in the matrix (like in MATLAB)
Is there any better way to let the user enter the matrix ?
I am thinking of something like a dialogbox which will have a textbox for every cell of the matrix.
Note that the metrices maybe variable sized and there's no fixed upper limit to the order of the matrices.
"God then made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the less light to rule the night"
- Genesis 47:3
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Maybe some kind of data grid like an Excel spreadsheet where the size of the grid is the dimension of the matrix.
Kamal Shankar wrote: (like in MATLAB)
...could work nicely 
Hope this helps.
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I want project titles using any .net platform and java.
N.Karthikeyan
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Start thinking of some 
"I'd like to help but I don't feel like Googling it for you."
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Hi,
I am new in VB.Net. The task I have assigned is I have to read .Exe name, Class name, Function name runtime. 
Thanks.
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Try asking in here[^] instead.
Steve S
Developer for hire
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Maybe I've been contracting too long and haven't dipped my toes into the water lately. i'm very happy where I'm at, pay and people are very good. But, take a look at this contract offering. This firm wants to pay, are you ready? $35/hour for this skill set. Now, Ada is very specific and represents a niche market, but still, the broad systems and software engineering they are asking for - 35/hour seems very, very low. Note: it isn't like this job could be offshored - it's for a US Defense contractor...
Opinions?
Purpose:
a major aviation software company has a need for an Ada Developer for a 4 month contract. The candidates shall have the following skills:
- A proficiency in a UNIX (Solaris 8) development environment
- Proficiency in Ada development language (5+ years recommended)
- A working knowledge of SPARCWORKs (1+ years recommended)
- A proficiency in embedded software systems
- A proficiency in Ada compilation and link
- A proficiency in C/C++ compilation and link
- A proficiency in Serena Dimensions and software configuration management principles.
- A working knowledge of Serena Dimensions.
- Experience with database administration (Ingres preferred).
- A proficiency in script writing (SQL, PERL, etc)
- A basic understanding of MIL-STD-1553 databus architecture and protocol
- Experience in aircraft Avionics and Propulsion systems Integration (5+ years)
- Experience in developing real-time, safety-critical software using DO-178B (3+ years)
- A basic understanding of aircraft avionics and propulsion systems maintenance
- Experience in Rational Apex/Testmate development configuration environment (1+ years)
- Proficiency in C/C++ development language
- Experience and understanding of Open Road 4GL development environment (2+ years)
- Experience in Object Oriented Analysis (OOA) / Object Oriented Design (OOD) methodology (2+ years)
Charlie Gilley
Will program for food...
Whoever said children were cheaper by the dozen... lied.
My son's PDA is an M249 SAW.
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I live in the UK, so cannot comment on the mental processes of US equivalents, but until recently, recruiters didn't tend to score too highly on the 'thinking' front.
Heck, most of them seem to have trouble reading. I contract (as a limited company, which has two employees, and I'm married to the other one - not a tax dodge, we both go out and bring in business and more importantly, the money for it), and my CV (or resume) clearly states this. I've lost count of the number of times a recruiter has asked me what it would take to get me away from working for that company and be interested in a job with some other company...
Like the phrase 'I am interested in contract vacancies ONLY. A permanent opportunity would have to be extremely special (not just well paid) for me to consider it' doesn't make things any clearer...
That said, the company that placed me on my present contract seems to be able to cut it - they matched my skills to their client, and I'm midway through a second extension to the original contract.
Steve S
Developer for hire
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charlieg wrote: $35/hour for this skill set
Yeah, sure over my dead body.
What has this "recruiter" been smoking is more like the question
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Hi all,
I'm presently working for a mid-sized software co. learning .NET/C# and involved in their latest UI effort. Company prospects look good long-term, but the pay is terrible (and they have a history of this...). Additionally they're embarking on outsourcing projects to China and India at an increasing rate, so long-term employment with them is looking shaky.
I've been offered a position with a very small software co, working with old technologies that I'm very familiar with. Job revolves around supporting their major client. Pay is significantly better, but obviously there is little inducement to update their product. This MAY happen in several years time. General working conditions are comparable between the two companies.
The pay situation is of particular importance as I barely make it through a month, as well as support 3 kids...
So what do you think?
Am I selling out if I opt for the pay and security, or should I just continue on the present path and hope things improve?
Regards, mi160800.
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One thing that I always try to keep in mind is that you have to do what you have to do for your family. Family is first.
Some of the things to think about are..... Does the new position have better benefits? Does it offer better 401K? Are the hours flexible? Is it more stable? What would happen if they lost that major client?
Personally I think that you should go to your existing companies management and talk to them about your concerns. Tell them that you are worried about the growing outsourcing and that you are not comfortable with it. Depending on their answer you could decide that staying would be a good idea or leaving is better for you.
I was at a great job once and then my son had to start taking some expensive tutoring/classes abnd I told my contract company about that. They then went to the company and asked for ALOT more money for me and the company said no. The new position that I took was a 45%+ raise in pay, so it covered all of my new expenses. After I talked to the manager he said that he would have given me enough to cover the classes if that was all they had asked for. So talk to them about things and how you feel there. Its the only way you can tell if they are willing to talk about it or would be glad to see you go....
Remember, it's your career and not others. Think about how it would look on a resume. Have you been there for at least a year? (that is a time limit that people generally accept at a place) If asked on a future interview would you tell them that you left for more money or about the job security?
Good luck.
Steve Maier, MCSD MCAD MCTS
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Thanks Steve,
advice much appreciated. I think you hit the nail on the head with your comments on communication being the key. My gut feel is my present company will be neutral on my staying or going. I tend to rock the boat a bit by always questioning why we do things the way we do, and not exploring better options.
Of course there are often legitimate financial or commercial reasons, but they don't tend to openly discuss them. This only infuriates someone like me...
Regards, mi160800.
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When I worked at a large Fortune 500 company they outsourced some code and once they found out what crappy code it really was, they brought it all back. But it sounds like that is not happening for you. Keep in mind that management will not share everything with everyone. There are some things that us lowly developers don't really need to know. But its hard for management to understand what you really want to know. I have left a couple companies for lack of communication. It definately hurts the trust where there is little communication.
Steve Maier, MCSD MCAD MCTS
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