https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150 Period 5 - Maria Brown en-us 2016-10-03 16:30:04 UTC 2016-10-06 16:18:05 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Diskette.png mbrown5821 https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128238402 Software developers are the innovative minds who create computer programs. While some develop applications for completing tasks, others develop the systems behind devices and networks.]]> 2016-10-04 16:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128238402 mbrown5821 https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128240808 "Summary." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, n.d. Web. 04 Oct. 2016.]]> 2016-10-04 16:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128240808 mbrown5821 https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128242283 Most companies that hire software developers prefer applicants who at least have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, which would take 4 years to earn. Most people who plan on becoming software developers intern at a software company while in college and/or begin working as a computer programmer. ]]> 2016-10-04 16:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128242283 mbrown5821 https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128243231 The duties of software developers vary based on their places on the career ladder. Typically, all software developers need the abilities to write simple scripts, understand the entire application life cycle, understand databases and application services. Software developers climb up the career ladder as they gain more experience over years and thus gain more duties and responsibilities. ]]> 2016-10-04 16:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128243231 mbrown5821 https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128246293 Similarly to duties, the income of a software developer depends on their place on the career ladder. Annual salary ranges from $45,000 to $148,000. ]]> 2016-10-04 16:35:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128246293 mbrown5821 https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128247281 A software developer needs to have analytical skills, problem-solving skills, detail-oriented creativity, communicative skills, customer service skills, cooperative skills, and strong computer programming skills. ]]> 2016-10-04 16:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128247281 mbrown5821 https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128247336 As a software developer, you have
-access to the latest hardware and software
-financial coaching
-life and health insurance
-paid vacation
-profit-sharing]]> 2016-10-04 16:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128247336 mbrown5821 https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128247454 However, the downsides to being a software developer include
-long hours
-relatively high education time
-global competition and outsourcing
-age discrimination
-sitting job]]> 2016-10-04 16:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128247454 mbrown5821 https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128250823 There are many routine tasks that a software developer completes daily. Some tasks a software developer has to accomplish everyday are
-Code software based upon software specifications and design
-Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
-Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing software
-Test and revise software
-Collaborate effectively with team members]]> 2016-10-04 16:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128250823 mbrown5821 https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128555347 2016-10-05 16:36:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128555347 mbrown5821 https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128556390 2016-10-05 16:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128556390 mbrown5821 https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128557898 2016-10-05 16:42:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128557898 mbrown5821 https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128558894 2016-10-05 16:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128558894 mbrown5821 https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128559448 2016-10-05 16:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128559448 mbrown5821 https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128560101 2016-10-05 16:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128560101 mbrown5821 https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128564752 2016-10-05 16:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mbrown5821/hxh44eb83150/wish/128564752