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  • Essay / Technical Communication and Computer Programmer

    Technical communication will probably be the most difficult part of my professional career as a computer scientist. Writing in this field is similar to other fields since programmers are expected to be able to write documents that are easily understood by software users and easily usable with technical details for professionals. Programmers must write numerous documents intended for a non-technical audience, including text in programs, readme files, help files, manuals on using software, presentations for customers and many others. 'others. Documents for colleagues would consist of in-code comments, memos, software documentation, software specifications, status reports, presentations, and several other types. Programmers are expected to be able to write these many different types of documents to all audiences; However, any student entering the professional world will likely find learning to write for each type of audience challenging. Writing non-technical user documents is probably the most difficult part of being an IT professional, as these documents require the ability to translate technical terms into easily understandable language. Non-technical users require that the information presented to them be understandable, which can be difficult. Finding the correct words or images to display to a user can be problematic because misinterpreting the display can cause user frustration when using software. Explaining processes step-by-step via a help file is one of the many files an IT professional may be required to produce for users, and some programming jobs require the software to be described through presentations to non-technical users of...... middle of paper ... technical and technical audiences can be challenging for a programmer because they have to switch between a programming mindset and a writer mindset. Learning how to complete these writing tasks for multiple audiences will most likely begin by using the information learned about writing in class as a foundation and slowly trying to develop a writing style for each audience. Technical writing courses attempt to give students an idea of ​​writing done in professional work; however, each work will vary depending on the type of writing, quantity, and audience. No matter how much writing is learned through education, no one can be perfectly prepared to write for professional employment from college courses alone. Obviously, writing technical documents can be difficult for new professional programmers, but over time they will learn the task through a procedure or trial and error practice..