What Does a Computer Programmer Do? Computer programmers’ main task is writing code. Code provides instructions to a computer, written in a language the computer can understand. Many programming ...

How to Become a Computer Programmer Many computer programmers begin as self-taught enthusiasts and a persistent interest in programming can be an asset in your career because continued learning is ...

Chris Sammis/Flickr " The four hardbound volumes of Donald Knuth's 'The Art of Computer Programming' — all snug in their dark purple case — send a clear message: Step aside, Muggles, because ...

Knuth In the world of Silicon Valley, there are few books held in higher esteem than " The Art of Computer Programming," a multivolume set by Stanford professor emeritus Donald Knuth.