1-4. Project Programmer

 

Ken: Our department is short of one database programmer. Wehave a source code for all of our accounting applications written in C+, and weneed someone who can first upgrade the source code to C++, and then helpcustomize it for clients.

 

Tom: As you see from my resume, my best university markswere in the C language family.

 

K: That’s why I asked Human Resources to request that youcome to see me. If you and I get along I’d like you to begin immediately.First, do you have any questions?

 

T: Yes, I do. Thanks for asking. First, who designs thecustomized applications?

 

K: The team leader for each project is also the seniorsoftware engineer and the main application designer. However, everyone on theteam contributes to the customization process, as each member has had a variety(/və'raɪəti/,种类) ofexperiences on other similar projects.

 

T: So as a junior programmer, I would be responsible forfollowing their instructions? Or would I be analyzing and modifying the code onmy own?

 

K: For customization, you would follow instructions. Theteam leader would assign you to a senior analyst. For upgrading, you becomevery familiar with the code first and give a report before beginning the newversion.

 

T: That’s very clear, thanks. Do you have a deadline for theupgrade?

 

K: Well, the sooner the better since most of our customerswant C++ now.

 

T: As I upgrade the source code, would I be doing my owntesting and debugging?

 

K: Yes, on the first draft, since you can work faster thatway. Once you’re into the second draft, one of the Quality Control analystswill work with you.

 

T: That sounds very fair!

 

K: So can you start tomorrow?

 

T: Yes, many thanks!