As the world transitions from a physical to a digital world, phones, laptops, desktops, and video game consoles are increasingly growing popular by the day. This also means that, with each new iteration of these digital applications, the software improves over time and becomes significantly more powerful. What makes this possible? Software developers.
Warren Central’s very own computer science course teaches students the fundamentals of learning computer programming. For anyone hoping to pursue a career in computer science, this course is also beneficial as it prepares them for what they will learn in college and in job opportunities.
Computer science is the study of computers. In simple terms, computer science is used to write software code. Developers use it to see how the software interacts with the hardware it runs on, like testing an app on a tablet. It’s also tested to ensure the software is designed for user interaction. Many computer science specialists use the skills they learn to examine code so they can create new software for users.
“Computer science provides the skills necessary for a variety of different fields,” computer science teacher Nicholas Armstrong said.
People study computer science to help them understand how computers work. It also provides a framework of knowledge that includes problem-solving and logical thinking to solve complex problems or manage difficult tasks, which serves as an advantage for their career. Programming can also help develop critical thinking and solve real-life problems that they encounter
“I wanted to learn software programming because I wanted to pursue a career in game development,” senior Ethan Shubert said.
The digital world is in constant use every day, and with that, there's always a need for more coders and programmers to hit the scene, and many careers they can pursue. First off, there’s cybersecurity to protect company databases from hackers trying to steal important information. Next, there's web development, where they design webpages and maintain the web applications. Finally, game programmers use their programming skills to design a playable game. Those are only a few possible careers, with more likely to come in the future.
The Walker Career Center’s computer science course provides a wealth of information for those interested in learning about how computers work and the steps they can take to become a computer scientist. Additionally, it helps them identify career paths they want to take. It not only benefits from learning the fundamentals, but it can also be applied in other fields.
“There are a multitude of skills we learn in this class, computer science,” senior Eric Coe said. “But what I believe the top three skills that we’ve used and come across would have to be programming, problem solving, and the actual use of teamwork.”