Becoming an Expert in Programming

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I am a year 13 student currently doing an extended project investigating whether it is possible to become an expert in Java independently without direct tuition. As part of this I would like to gather data to analyse to what extent experts in programming in general are self-taught.

What age did you first have a computer in your house?

0 - 10

11-17

18-25

26-35

36 +

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To what extent did you learn to program independently?

No learning independantly

0 - 25% independent learning

26 - 50% independant learning

51 - 75% independant learning

76 - 100% independant learning

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Did you study programming at University?

Yes

Other:

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How many hours a week on average would you spend learning independently in the beginning?

1-5

6-10

11-15

16-20

20+

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What programming language did you learn first?

What resource did you most rely on to learn?

As an expert now, if you come across a problem in your work and need advice, what do you do?

Thank you for your time. I'd also greatly appreciate any books, research, journals that you think would help me with my project. Please feel free to send a link to this questionnaire to others. My email is ssullivan11@elstreeutc.co.uk if you have any questions

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