A popular college major has one of the highest unemployment rates
www.newsweek.com
"Every kid with a laptop thinks they're the next Zuckerberg, but most can't debug their way out of a paper bag," one expert told Newsweek.

Published earlier this year, but still relevant.

  • WhiteRice@lemmy.mlEnglish
    2·
    8 days ago

    If anyone is interested in APL programming send me your resume.

    Looking for good software engineers; curious folks.

    • SuperUserDO@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      1·
      8 days ago

      Hell. I’ll echo that but for senor operations types. Your who im looking for if you can function in 3+ different operating systems, understand (and can implement) dnssec, and design gitops workflows. Bonus points if you can explain SMTP to me.

    • mesa@piefed.socialOPEnglish
      1·
      8 days ago

      APL, now thats something I havent heard about in a while.

      Similar issues at work with COBOL. Sure I know it but im literally working to get everything out of it.

    • tal@lemmy.todayEnglish
      1·
      8 days ago

      Not directly related, but do you use an actual APL keyboard or use something with an APL input method, like emacs?

      • WhiteRice@lemmy.mlEnglish
        2·
        8 days ago

        I actually do have apl printed Keycaps because they’re cool :D

        Given enough time most people develop a memory. There are different methods of entry, separate layers, backtick input, other macros.

        You can try it here https://tryapl.org/

        They have some shortcuts in lieu of a full keymap.

        • moseschrute@lemmy.mlEnglish
          1·
          7 days ago

          Wtf have I stumbled upon. Sort of kinda reminds me of prolog a little. And DSKs (Domain Specific Keyboard), sign me up.