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The Sims 4has a wide variety of learnable skills, with even more included in the expansions. One base-game skill that you can learn and level up is Programming. This is essentially the ability to code, hack, and make programs. At higher levels, you can even alter grades and give yourself promotions.
In this guide, we are going to take a look at how your Sims can easily learn the Programming skill. Additionally, we will go over how to use it in your Sim’s everyday life. We’ll also cover some traits and professions that can help you raise your Programming levels.
How To Learn The Programming Skill
Like nearly every other skill,you can learn the Programming skill by programming!This requires a computer, but it can be on a public lot; you don’t have to buy a computer if you don’t have enough money.
With a computer in sight, click on it. From here,select the option to practice programming, and you will acquire the Programming skill.
How To Level Up The Programming Skill
To level up the Programming skill, you just need toprogram more.In addition to practicing, Sim’s can also unlock new options, with many providing a bit of money.
Similar to other skills, you can also increase your Programming skill by reading skill books. There arethree Programming books, each increasing in difficulty.Be sure to read the appropriate book for your level, or your Sim may become confused!
Rewards For Leveling Up The Programming Skill
There are ten levels to the Programming skill, with each oneunlocking new options to do while at the computer.Below, you can check out each level of the Programming skill, along with what it unlocks.
1
Practice Programming (unlocked right as you start programming)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Become Better At Hacking (this allows you to hack faster)
9
10
Hack Supercomputer
What Is Hacking?
With the hacking ability, you may earn varying amounts of money. In general, you willearn more money by hacking things that unlock later in the Programming skill.
For example, you will earn a lot more money from Crumplebottom Servers than you would from Llamacorn Listserv. While hacking, you will still gain Programming skills, making it agreat way to passively earn while learning.
What Are Plugins And Viruses?
Both Plugins and Viruses can earn you some money, howevermaking a virus is more ‘evil’ than making a plugin.
Additionally, viruses can earn your Sim a bit more money.you may do both, or choose one, depending on your Sim’s personality.
Freelance Programming
If your Sim doesn’t fit in with the traditional working life, they can also program from home! Once you reach Programming level five, the option to"Perform Freelance Work"becomes available.
This is a long process, but you can pause at any time and come back later. Once done, you willearn a maximum of 1,200 Simoleons.If you make mobile and computer games,you can also earn royalties.With a higher Programming skill, the royalties earned will be larger.
How To Use Programming Everyday
Programming is very easy to use in your everyday life, but you can choose to use it for good or evil.
Programming For Good
If you want to stay legal and program for good, you canmake plugins and games, as well as perform freelance work.If your Sim has the ‘Good’ trait, then these are great options, especially if they have a freelance career.
Programming For Chaos
Programming can be harnessed for evil as well. With a chaotic Sim, they canhack to their heart’s content, as well as make viruses.If the Sim in question as a traditional job, you can alsohack their work performance.This won’t earn them an immediate promotion, but it will give a small boost that can be much-needed.
What Is The Computer Whiz Aspiration?
Lastly, let’s take a look at the Computer Whiz aspiration. This is a selectable aspiration that combines the Programming and Video Games skills. Below, you may check out all four milestones of the Computer aspiration, along with their requirements.
Practice Programming for 5 hours in total
Play video games for 5 hours in total
Maintain Focus for 2 hours straight while playing video games
Achieve level 3 Programming skill
Own 3,000 Simoleons with of Electronics
Reach level 3 of the Tech Guru Career
Make a Video Game or App
Reach level 5 of the Tech Guru Career
Have spent a total of 100 hours on the Computer
After completing this aspiration, you will unlock the Webmaster trait. This is described as giving Sim’s the ability to"make the most out of their computer, unlocking extremely useful ways to use them". What does this mean though?
Learn about a Sim without interacting with them
Learn about developing skills (above level 1)
Random skills will increase while researching
Web Tab
Complete small tasks to earn money
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