Programming Language Advice to My Daughter, Part 5: Wrap up and FAQ *

The advice worked out very well for my daughter.

In this “Programming Language Advice to My Daughter” series:

• Part 1: Ruby

• Part 2: C++

• Part 3: Shell Script *

• Part 4: Java

• Part 5: Wrap-up and FAQ *

Wrap Up

Over the past four articles, I shared the four programming languages I taught my daughter, in the following order: Ruby, C++, Shell Script, and Java. I understand that some readers may disagree or have questions (see FAQ below).

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Many of my blog readers are software testers or engineers who appreciate objective measures. With that in mind, here are some of my daughter Courtney’s accomplishments in the three years since her university graduation:

• Secured a job at a FAANG company, the youngest (still) software engineer hired at her branch.

• Completed a first-class honours degree, studying part-time, with straight As.

• Authored a technical article every week for over two years.

• Published a press book at the age of 22.

• Promoted to Level 5.

I think my advice worked out quite well for her. Why?