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The reader will understand
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* How programming can and does relate to the Internet and learn about the skills required for adding security to programs.
* Compiled versus other kinds of programs such as interpreted languages like javascript and HTML, which are more formatting and hyperlink languages.
* Job potential in the programming market.
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