Being a programmer means you never stop learning. Today's most popular languages are being enhanced and improved at a rapid rate, and new technologies are appearing everyday. New computer hardware and faster processors make things possible that wouldn't have even been considered a few years before.

Since the mid-1990s, Internet-related technologies have been developing at a furious pace. It's safe to say that the field of computer programming will keep growing, meaning there'll be more languages, computers, hardware, and operating systems to learn. Fortunately, the Internet also provides Web sites and user groups you can use to keep up with all the current technology.

Programming is a field that continues to grow. New languages, changes in hardware and software, and the growth of the Internet all make programming a challenging field.

Moving On

You've been introduced to a lot of material in this course. Inevitably, there's far more to talk about than could possibly have fit into this course. Hopefully, you now have a feeling for what programming is and the areas in which you want to learn more. If something you saw particularly interested you -- interactive Web pages with JavaScript, or mathematical programming in C -- that's a great place to start learning more. The best way to learn is by pursuing something that interests you. In a field as diverse as programming, that's especially true.

Before you move on, be sure to complete the assignment and quiz for this lesson. Don't forget to drop by the Message Board to see what your fellow students have to say.