This Wibit.net video is a short (5 minute) video that covers what it is like to be a programmer, pros, cons, and skills that you will benefit from if you are in the field of a software developer.
The Wibit.net website has many video tutorials and courses split up into sections such as an Introduction to Computer Programming, Programming in C, and Introduction to Object Oriented Programming. The Introduction to Computer Programming course is strongly recommended if you are deciding on whether or not this is the correct field for you. The Introduction to Object Oriented Programming video series is the one most directly relevant to this course. This course will also explain the skills you will want to possess to be an effective software developer.
What is the difference between programming and software development?
Programmers write code. Software developers work with each other in a team environment to build a piece of software through many facets - communication, collaboration, and overall managing expectations under deadlines. Software development itself is a much larger and more involved process than programming.
What are the traits of a software developer?
The syllabus of this course refers to success in the IT industry. The personality traits of a good developer are as follows: