Software Developers

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Simply put, a software developer is a person who develops software, whether as a profession or as a freelancer. In other words, it is a standalone term, not to be confused with a software programmer.

According to Onetcodeconnector.org, (see reference 1 below) the definition of a software developer extends his role to initial research, the finalized output as a design, the testing and proving of the design and, finally, its implementation. He could, therefore, be a part of a team that is entrusted with creating a software program for an organization.

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (see reference 2 below) makes a fine distinction in categories, with an eye on the basic employment and salary factor. The categories are Software Developers, Applications

and Software Developers, Systems Software. The Bureau also regards a computer programmer as a different entity.

Since software applications have become a part of daily life, existence of such qualified persons is taken for granted. What is forgotten is that most entrepreneurs started small:

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Name

Founder of

Where software
development started

Steve Jobs

Apple

In a garage

Philippe Kahn

Micral, Co-founder of Borland

Single-room workshop

Peter Norton

Norton Utilities and Anti-virus

One room studio

Richard Garriott

Ultima-series video
games

ComputerLand store

Bill Gates

Co-founder of Microsoft

School  laboratory

Mark Zuckerberg

Co-founder of Facebook

College dormitory

The roles and responsibilities of a software developer are large in number (see reference 3 below). His primary responsibilities are to:

a) Understand a client’s software requirements and develop related software applications. 

b) Develop software to design specs and test modules so developed. He could work individually or as part of a team.

c) Develop a code. Since software works on a code, the code is crucial for the running of all software.

d) Debug a code. Since it is a specific individual who has developed the code, he is responsible for finding bugs in the code in case of errors in the application of in that piece of software.

e) Stay updated. Today’s technology will be obsolete by tomorrow. Hence, software developers must stay abreast of new technology; dissect it to see how it can be implemented optimally in his process of development and save money for his organization in the long term. 

f) Implement best practices. Software can make or break an organization. It is the developer’s responsibility to see that there is no hazard in the offing. 

References:

1. http://www.onetcodeconnector.org/ccreport/15-1133.00

2. http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes150000.htm

3. http://www.blurtit.com/q663674.html



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