A software developer is a person concerned with facets of the software development process. Their work includes researching, designing, developing, and testing software.
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Why could one be called a “professional programmer”, as opposed to amateur? [closed]
Is it simply a matter of being able to write and code a working program, somewhat?
For example, I'm no C++ expert, but I do know how to write code and data, I know computer hardware beyond the ...
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Ways to improve yourself as a software developer in a foreign country [closed]
I have been doing software development for almost a year now. I have taught myself programming when I was around 12 by reading books, but I stopped pretty much when I started high school. I have ...
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Computer science jobs that don't let you develop software outside of that job? [closed]
I'm 15, and I was talking to my friends about what we wanted our future careers to be. I told them that I would like to have a job in the computer science industry (more specifically software ...
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When do you know it is time to jump ship? [closed]
I currently work as a jack of all trade IT guy. I was hired as a developer but the company eliminated most of the techs so support tech work is now a larger percentage of my time.
My old boss quit ...
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Which part application should I start designing, admin part or user part? [closed]
I have an idea in my medical field for a standalone application. I'm learning C# WPF, ASP.net, SQL to make that application.
I have the idea, tools, nearly complete image for the application but I ...
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Asking potential developers to draw UML diagrams during the interview
Our interview process currently consists of several coding questions, technical questions and experiences at their current and previous jobs. Coding questions are typically a single method that does ...
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I need help on methodologies for information system project [closed]
Basically I will be developing a student information system for parents and I am confused on what type of methodology I can use. Please recommend me a methodology which involves use cases the system ...
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Why is database developer pay so high? [closed]
Just wondering why someone would get 10k+ in some area in US for just writing queries and creating tables. While the average salary for someone who does scripting, object oriented programming, J2EE ...
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why not use unmanaged safe code in c#
There is an option in c# to execute code unchecked. It's generally not advised to do so, as managed code is much safer and it overcomes a lot of problems.
However I am wondering, if you're sure your ...
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Version Control without CVS [closed]
My partners and I have been building an application that requires users to authenticate with password and user ID for member registration and transaction. Very often, tasks for designing UI, Datagrid ...
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should I extend or create instance of the class
I have two classes
Class A and Class B
in Class A, i have three methods that perform the save, delete and select operation based upon the object I pass them. in Class B I perform the logic operations, ...
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Intern Screening - Software 'Quiz'
I am in charge of selecting a new software development intern for a company that I work with. I wanted to throw a little 'quiz' at the applicants before moving forth with interviews so as to weed out ...
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Should a developer create test cases and then run through test cases?
I work for a company where the development manager expects a developer to create test cases before writing any code. These test cases have to then be maintained by the developers. Every-so-often a ...
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What are programmers made to do in spare time in jobs? [closed]
Well, with no prior job experience I am completely ignorant of how things happen at software companies. I want to know what programmers are made to do when there is nothing to do?
Lets consider ...
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Hiring Developers - Any tips on being more efficient? [closed]
I represent a software company that is in process of building a large software development team. We are picky in who we hire and have really good retention rate (most of the devs have been here for an ...
