Adventures In Software

So much software… so much to learn… so worth it.

As my software development degree implies, I like software.  Preferably using software above writing software, but I can do both.  Of the various career paths that I am considering and pursuing is the market of web content writing.  For those who are not aware of what web content writing is, it is writing content that is viewed via the web.  Essentially, it is website creation in the technical sense as well as writing the sentences and paragraphs that are read by the typical web-surfer.

In the field of web content and media, it is expected that one is proficient in a wide variety of software, specifically in the Adobe suite.  As I am venturing into this field, I am learning that these programs are necessary in order to be successful… or even hired in the first place.  As a result, I am in the process of teaching myself most of these programs.  I have dabbled in off-brand versions of Photoshop and Dreamweaver, as well as other software.  However, I am teaching myself the actual product.  In addition, I am researching various plugins for WordPress that will also make me a better web developer.  Like I mentioned in my previous blog post, knowing products like Photoshop is a powerful skill.  It shows you can be creative in a business setting, which is valuable in the business environment outside of the web content realm.

One of my Photoshop projects. Not too shabby if I don’t say so myself.

As I continue to delve into these programs, I plan to make a series of posts dedicated to noting my experiences with the products.  These posts will note the connections between the software with other software that I have used as well as other observations.  This is an exciting adventure because I enjoy learning new things… especially things that will end up being exceptionally useful to me.   Look forward to Blair’s adventures in software.