The Downturn in Programmer Demand: A Wavelet Analysis.

This paper applies wavelet analysis to compare trends in advertised positions for C++ and Java skills within two geographic IT markets, Denver, Colorado, and Silicon Valley, California. The goal of the analysis is to identify patterns and assess similarities and differences in demand during the recent downturn. The paper offers insight into IT management responses to a downturn in the economy and highlights the difference in employment demand between C++ and Java.