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Programming
Your skill level in programming.

Practical

Skill

8

Career perks

8

Social actions

How to level up

Practice Programming.
Improve it directly on the computer.

Together Cards

Social actions unlocked by this skill

  • Talk about programming

  • Share programming tips

  • Share programming tricks

  • Explain programming theory

  • Discuss programming tips

  • Discuss programming skills

  • Discuss programming techniques

  • Discuss programming problem

Related wants

  • Level up programming skill
  • Complete a small programming contract
  • Buy a computer and level up programming skill

Learning-speed modifiers

Status effects that change how fast this skill levels up

  • Learning Speed Programming+1

    × +1/h

  • Occupations Extra Programming Learning Speed+1

    × +1/h

  • Occupation Extra Computer Whiz Learning Programming Speed+3

    × +3/h

  • Occupation Extra Hobby Programmer Programming Speed+1

    × +1/h

  • Discussing Programming Problem

    × 0/h

Leveling mechanics

Raw numbers from the game files

XP per hour

4

Base level cost

10

+8 per level

Cost scaling

1.2x

Per level

Career perks

Passive bonuses unlocked when reaching milestones

  • Continuous Training

    Programming skill slowly improves while at work

  • Get Better

    Work Task: Level up programming skill

  • Observant Janitor

    Programming skill slowly improves while at work

  • A Great Place to Learn

    25% chance to level up programming skill after each work day

  • Hobby Programmer

    Programming skill improves while at work by an amount equal to vacation days accrued

  • Use the Computer During Recess

    Programming skill slowly improves while at school and +1 learning speed for programming skill

  • Computer Club

    Programming skill slowly improves while at school

  • Computer Whiz

    +3 learning speed for programming skill while at school

In the Paralives Times

Headlines about this skill Parafolk can read

  • Programming for Dummies: Get Started with This Guide (up to level 7)

  • How Roberto Robert Became a Renowned Programmer, and How You Can Too (For level 8+)

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FAQ

Quick answers about Programming

  • How do you learn and level up Programming in Paralives?
    Improve it directly on the computer. There are 5 status effects that modify Programming learning speed.
  • What is Programming used for?
    Programming unlocks 8 social interactions through Together Cards. 8 career perks require this skill.
  • What is the max level for Programming?
    Programming levels up through practice. Higher levels unlock new interactions and improve success rates for skill-related activities.