Software Developer

Background

Software developers write and test the code that makes computer programs and apps work. They solve problems by breaking them down into steps, then write instructions in programming languages that computers can understand. Developers work with teams to design, build, and fix software used by millions of people every day.

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Lessons to help you on this path

Next Step Roles

Senior Software Developer→Software Architect→Technical Lead→Engineering Manager

Publications

IEEE SoftwareACM Communications

Books

Clean CodeThe Pragmatic ProgrammerCode Complete

Movies

The Social NetworkHalt and Catch Fire

Key Figures

Linus TorvaldsGrace HopperGuido van RossumSatya Nadella

Classification

SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference5.1, 6.3For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

ProgrammerSoftware EngineerCoderApplication Developer

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