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Skill-sets of a software developer

  Software developers implement software solutions by building programs, applications and websites. What does a software developer do?   Typical employers  |  Qualifications and training  |  Key skills There are four main types of software developer:  systems developers ,  web developers ,  mobile developers  and  test automation developers . New entrants to the profession tend to specialise in one of these areas when they start. A junior software developer, with experience, is likely to progress to senior software developer and later to software architect or similar. Other opportunities for promotion could include team lead or manager. Software developers’ typical duties include: discussing clients’ requirements and proposed solutions with a senior developer (for developers at mid-skill level and below) writing and testing code collaborating with other developers using development tools (see below) Development tools are used by sof...

The Difference between Software Developer and a Software Engineer

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AN Engineer oversees the system as whole using engineering principles, whilst a developer focuses on creating functional software. The answer? Well it depends on who you ask! There isn't an official distinction between the roles, with companies using their own experience and knowledge to define descriptions that suit their needs. To confuse matter further, there can be regional variations as well, with a distinct difference in education. However, the variety of data sources can be assessed and analysed to draw conclusions from. According to  Computer Science Degree Hub  software developers and software engineers have separate roles: “Software engineering refers to the application of engineering principles to create software. Software engineers participate in the software development life cycle through connecting the client’s needs with applicable technology solutions. Thus, they systematically develop processes to provide specific functions.  In the end, software engineer...

Becoming a Software Engineer

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What is Software Engineering? Software engineering is a process of analyzing user requirements and then designing, building, and testing software application which will satisfy those requirements. In this software engineering tutorial, you will learn: What is Software Engineering? Steps to Becoming A Software Engineer What Does A Software Engineer Do? Different Type of Careers in Software Engineering Best practices for Software Engineers 9 Steps to Becoming A Software Engineer Software engineering is an ever-changing profession. Therefore, one should adopt as new technologies are developed. As it has shifting nature, there are many different entry points into the IT profession. However, there is no single way of achieving this. Here are some steps to becoming a professional software engineer. Step #1: Be Clear About Your End Goal Starting a new career is not easy. However, when you have a final destination in mind, it helps when you find and deal with a hurdle ...

Imposter Syndrome In Software Developers: Am I A Fake Developer?

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Have you heard Imposter Syndrome before ?? Yes  or  No  whatever your answer is…if you are a developer we are going to make you remember something which you might have experienced in your job… How did you feel when you see a bunch of requirements in the job description as a developer?  You saw the list of various technology like  (AngularJs, Agile methodology, Git, Python, Javascript, SASS, Build tools (Grunt, Gulp, NPM Scripts), flux, React…)  using some strong heavy words kickass developer, energetic developer, evaluating new programs, strong fundamentals, analytical mind, innovator and a lot like that. You may have felt like  “I don’t fit in this job role” You get completely lost when you are asked to work on a new project or maybe you are asked to write a new feature where you don’t know half of the technology your other coworkers are talking about. How did you feel (especially as a junior developer) when you were given a code written by oth...

Lesson to learn from deadly seven sins in Software development

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The 7 deadly sins were a grouping and classification of vices within Christian teachings. Behaviors and habits were classified in here if they directly gave birth to other immoralities. The 7 deadly sins were considered to be the polar opposites of the 7 virtues and were thought to be abuses or excessive versions of one’s natural tendencies. For instance, gluttony is an excess of the desire to eat. In addition to the 7 deadly sins of modern times, there are two other historical deadly sins (Acedia and vainglory) that have analogs in software development that are interesting enough to cover. “These came about in a time where the average person couldn’t read.” This classification system originated with the desert fathers, especially Evagrius Ponticus. They were brought to Europe by John Cassian (who wrote The Institutes), where it became fundamental to Catholic confession practices. The same ideas were later featured in literature like The Parson’s Tale from Chaucer’s Canterbury Tale...