Hi, This topic is really interesting to me (I am a recent graduate - I spent a 6 months as a chalet host in the alps before moving onto a development role). I studied Electronics at uni and now work primarily in c#. When i moved into the role i understood the basic syntax of c, c++ and c# and have done a little bit of programming in each(embedded system and windows programming). Although i try to keep up with best practises for code layout and use it is a tough job learning how to use different IDE's, general concepts of SW engineering, good code use, the .NET API and other APIs etc. I suppose this should be in its own topic but what would the experienced users of this forum say is a good way to develope my career. Become more focused on .NET SW or continue dabling with windows programming, embedded system and hardware development?