"COMPUTER PROGRAMMERS write, test, and maintain programs or software that tell the computer what to do. They convert project specifications and statements of problems and procedures to detailed logical flow charts for coding into computer language. They develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information. They may program Web sites." This basically means that they pay people to come in and program things for what their company does. They can program various things from simple web page programs and big complicated applications. A lot of computer programmers will need to be able to do some of the following tasks:.
• "Write programs creating a logical series of instructions the computer can follow, applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic".
• "Code instructions into programming languages and test and debug programs to get intended results".
• "Analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow charts and diagrams".
• "Convert detailed logical flow charts to language that computers can process".
• "Prepare flow charts and block diagrams and encode resultant equations for processing".
• "Develop programs from workflow charts or diagrams, considering computer storage capacity, speed, and intended use of output data.".
• "Prepare detailed workflow charts and diagrams from programs to illustrate sequence of steps to describe input, output, and logical operation".
• "Write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions".
• "Revise or direct revision of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements".
• "Consult with managerial and engineering and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes".
• "Write instructions to guide operating personnel during production runs".
