Learning Basic Coding, Programming, Security...?

Hey there, I was wondering IF I was to go in to the proffession of... coding programs, maintaning security of work places, and so on. I used to think i knew tons 'bout computers but... I was browsing Wikipedia looking at different security and programming for computers... WAS I WRONG! (it's fairly safe to say im a bit under 18 but would like to get a feel for it, so please nothing EXTREME)(So i would just like to know what would be beneficial to know) Thanks

Learning Basic Coding, Programming, Security...?agv

A friend of mine and I are pretty good at programming but we decided not to proceed a degree in Computer Science because programming and computer concepts have HORRIBLE pay compared to other professions.

Coding programs is a bad idea for a job. Eventually, your age becomes inversely proportional to your pay.

Maintaining security is actually more based around cryptography than computer science.

If you:

A) Love computers

B) Willing to make a salary less than 100,000... (realistically 30k)

C) Are okay at math

Then sure go ahead and proceed with an education on computers.

Learning Basic Coding, Programming, Security...?antivirus software

Like many areas, your pay is relative to the specific part of coding/computing that you choose. I advise against Windows Software Programming as the pay is terrible, and you'll end up spending most of your life writing programs for accountants...

However, Web Development generally pays around 60K+ (US) per year, and Game development even more.

If you are interested in the area of Game Development, I recommend C++, else if web dev is the thing for you, then you'll never go wrong with PHP =P