Check out these graphs that chart the demand for Java and C++ programmers since September 1999. Then look at the Nasdaq chart on that page. (As seen on Russell Beattie's Notebook)
Posted by jzawodn at September 07, 2002 08:18 PM
When you have empires built on vapor a fall is expected.
On the bright side, half of those programmers weren't competent in the first place.
On the sad side, everywhere I look I see tech geeks complaining they cannot find a job that pays them what they used to make.. well.. when you're getting paid $100+ an hour to be a code monkey.. perhaps you should rethink the future of the company you're working for.
...half of those programmers weren't competent in the first place.
Kasia, you're an optimist, right?
I'd say only 20% of C++ 'coders' are truly proficient.
As a 10 year C++ vet I'd LOVE to be able to take offense at the 20% mark. Frankly, I think you're being a bit kind.
