John, you are very smart to ask that question before college. The answer depends on the subject you plan to major in. You may not have a lot of options in high school to choose the courses you take, but there are probably some.<br>
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Here are a few ideas. You will probably get the best...
I worked in the field of production testing of electronic components for 12 years. On one project my software made possible a record-breaking defect rate of less than 2 parts per billion (not million!). My techniques are well understood and repeatable, although I can't promise you the...
I have programmed equipment in C and other languages for about 13 years. I don't know of a good book on the subject, but I would be glad to give you some tips on how to get started, with choosing a platform, operating system, compiler, hardware, etc. My experience is in embedded systems, with...