By Akansha Arora
Software Development career is just not about computer science expertise. It requires greater number of skills to be a developer. From beating your friend at a chess game to having problem solving skills, a developer needs all. Here are 10 signs that indicate that you are a pro as a software developer.
Aptitude tests say a lot about the career opportunities, but do not necessarily speaks the complete truth. Employers look for other qualities as well when they are looking for someone who has computer science expertise but also has other qualities that are best suited for a software developer job. Being good at multiple tasks, being innovative, have problem solving skills and more like these will make you a perfect choice for a developer job. So if you are still confused if coding is the right for you or not, then consider the following signs that are not accounted in academic tests that will help you decide whether you fit in a coding job or not.
You are a Pro at Problem Solving
If you are one of them who simply tolerate problems without looking for a solution, then you should be knocking a different door than coding. But if it is the other way round and you have an approach of facing challenges and solving every kind of problem, then you are going to rock at a software development job. Additionally if you work taking realistic scenarios in mind such as time-frames and budgets, this can be a vital asset for this job.
If you have an edge for Music
Though there is no scientific link in between coding and music, but an observation is that most of the coders are good at playing some instrument. Though this might not be true for all, but the ones who play instruments can try their hands on coding.
If you have the ability to Win Arguments with Logic
Shouting and winning is something that does not require brains, but if you have the ability to win an argument through a logical approach then you have a coder inside you. You have a way of structuring your points and this way you quite often win over your opponents, is an indication of a promising software developer.
You have the Curiosity to Know More
An important of a coder’s skill set is the desire to know about the theory of computer science. Knowing what others have done in your field will help you create a foundation. This will help you fast track your potential achievements.
You are a Team Player and Self-Motivator
This would not just be the crucial requirement for a coder, but for any job in an organization. For specifically if you are a coder being a team player helps you review and redefine codes. Therefore, it is important that coders enjoy working together. Also, every step forward you take as a developer/coder should motivate you do something new.
If you are all of the above, then you being successful as a coder is definite.
The Technical Skills (Different Language Sets)
It is a fact that companies need coders and the demand only seems to grow. From writing basic HTML to developing the complexities of mobile applications, coders are required to have a skill set that can fill their pockets. Talking about the computer science skills, employers expect the coders to have a skill set that includes;
- Ruby: A general scripting language
- ASP.NET: Server-side Web development framework by Microsoft
- AJAX: multiple technologies shoved into one
- Objective – C: Objective-C is needed by employers across industries
- PHP: The scripting language that runs on more than 20 million websites
- Python: It is a general purpose programming language
- Perl: It’s used for things like system building desktop apps, administration, game development
- C: one of the commonly used programming languages
- C#: C# is a programming language that is objective oriented developed by Microsoft in 2000
- XML: The language is used to define structured information
- C++: Used widely in operating systems, developing games, desktop apps and hardware drivers and much else
- Java Script: Companies need JavaScript-focused talent like never before
- HTML: The natural language that every web page needs
- Java: This language remains in great demands and used for a number of purposes
- SQL: Programming language for manipulating, managing relational databases and querying is in high demand
In Conclusion
Coding today is one of the most in demand skills and every start-up today has complete focus on coding. Coding is the new black and the above talked about sets of skills can make you hot in this sector. If you are looking a job in this field, keep yourself aware for the openings in this field. Coding is a way of managing user interface and user experience and every company works on making this better. If you are a coder, you just need to polish your skills and corporates are waiting for you.
Author Bio
Akansha Arora is a guest author with Gamjobs.com . She is professional writer and blogger who loves to pen down her views on a number of topics that interest a reader. She writes keeping in mind the current scenarios and wishes to keep her readers well informed. You can follow her on google.com/+AkanshaArora2112
