6 CAREER PROGRESSION FOR THE SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

Life is a series of building, testing, changing and iterating.

Lauren Mosenthal, Chief Technology Officer at Glassbreakers

This chapter looks at securing (or changing) a developer role in the industry. It also considers a developer’s career progression and how they may diversify into other areas and roles.

HOW DO YOU GET YOUR FIRST DEVELOPER ROLE?

Throughout this book there have been lists and descriptions of the skills and responsibilities required of a developer. Many of the things mentioned are relevant only in the context of the particular company, product and sector in which the developer works. It is not possible (unfortunately) to say that if you learn A, B and C you can get job X; ...

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