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Software Developer Career Information : How to Become a Software Developer

Become a software developer by learning computer programming languages in school or on your own and starting at an entry-level position. Listen to a software developer share how to become a developer in this free video on a career in software development. Expert: Alex Kolchinski Bio: Alex Kolchinski works as a software developer for Juniper Networks in Santa Clara, California. Filmmaker: Bing Hu

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25 Responses to “Software Developer Career Information : How to Become a Software Developer”

  1. 9b8 says:

    @MushroomKingdom602 Good, I am glad you found insight in my comment.

  2. MushroomKingdom602 says:

    @9b8
    wow this sounds ideal to me.

  3. MukiemukMC says:

    For all those experienced computer programmers out there, i need some help. I am currently entering high school and i have alot of free time. I want to know how to start off on programming. I take advanced math class and i can do very little algebra. Where do i start learning? (online only please) What kind of programming should i go into? (ie. making games? making little programs?) And lastly what programming language should i use? Thanks for your help in advance.

  4. 7zakaria7 says:

    @MultiSulabh have you got a job yet and how nuch do you get paid

  5. darkdevil905 says:

    @so2murad Yeah bro i also understand you !

  6. MultiSulabh says:

    hello sir, this is mukul. i did bachelors in computer applications(software developer)
    i need to know how much salary i can easily get in united states of america…..
    please reply me soon…
    yours truly
    mukul.

  7. 9b8 says:

    @faizan19jan In the “real world” of software engineering as you elude, CS is a foundation. Educational institutions focus on fundamentals and foundational education only. But, IT is inherently face-paced and ever changing. Technologies come and go. New paradigms roll in like waves. Frankly, the academia can’t keep up. Thus, be prepared to FOREVER be learning. But most in the field find the journey of learning, growth and challenges to be a joy, extremely gratifying and rewarding.

  8. 9b8 says:

    @quakebox Not true at all to say you “need” a degree to be successful. Higher “education” via a university program indeed is a great experience and valuable, but NOT the only path. I’d even go further to say that it isn’t the ONLY thing you need: a B.S./M.S.C.S. is only the beginning. I have no degree at all and have been in software development for 10+ holding diverse roles (data warehousing, .NET framework development, N-tier, GIS, and SOA). I digress, indeed education + passion = success.

  9. 9b8 says:

    @ExhibitMan Well said. But one could not put enough emphasis on the notion of self-development (no pun intended). Frankly, even a PhD education in computer science wont “earn” you experience or real-world expertise; that is a journey. As the great William E. Deming would say, profound knowledge is the key. Those that “know” that profound knowledge doesn’t mean knowledge of one/few things but rather knowledge in diversity is indeed a step ahead. E.g. “C++ expert” don’t mean jack without balance.

  10. 9b8 says:

    Uh, this guy didn’t articulate anything useful! Software development is a vast and deep discipline. The typical rounded engineer will be profficient 6 or more languages, and expert or profficient as equally a long list of technologies. Literally every single day comes with challenge, demanding a challenge-oriented person. If you are lazy or hate being challenged, this field is NOT for you. Further, it is MUCH more than about writing code. That becomes the easy part.

  11. soulvc says:

    i only have a few weeks left on my computer science degree, looking forward to graduating and finding a cool job in software development

  12. japanma1 says:

    yeah . i am just like you very fresh at work

  13. faizan19jan says:

    I am computer science student and i was wandering that WHAT IS THE SCOPE OF CS IN WORLD??????

    But now i conjucture that it is a very very good study.

  14. ExhibitMan says:

    @slimRick03

    One more thing, The guy in this video isn’t talking about Information systems. He mentioned math and physics. This is not general programming, this is computer engineering where you build and program embedded systems, circuit boards etc. He isn’t refering to general software development.
    Experienced Software developers averages aout $80-150k a year. It all depends where you live and what you’re good at. Although being a programmer can be judged to be an upper middle class earner.

  15. ExhibitMan says:

    @slimRick03

    It all depends. For juniors it could be $30-40k, senoira can make through $60-200k.

  16. slimRick03 says:

    @ExhibitMan how much does an expirenced software egineer make in a year. and how much will one make starting.

  17. ExhibitMan says:

    If you want to become a programmer, consider these college programs:
    applied system science
    computer science
    software engineer/development.
    computer engineering.
    or, you can learn by yourself.

    Also, you’ll need to do a lot of work by your own. School isn’t enough. Buy books, read news articles and stay in the course to enhance your learning!

  18. quakebox says:

    You need a degree in Computer Sience, Information Technology, or a related feild to be a Software Developer or be a really nice programmer, compaies prefer to see their employees with degrees, last this job is really challenging, so if you like challenging problems this job could be nice for you.

  19. Sunnypanjoli says:

    ….sir i m doing B.C.A ..after this what shuld i do…is BCA has scope..???

  20. TheFricikinTRuth2 says:

    @thaztube hahaha not even close

  21. thaztube says:

    hello sir..can i become a software developer if i completed my engineering in electronics???

  22. GodGouken says:

    hi I want to ask you a question sir since your extreamly smart in that area xD.

  23. 94amaru says:

    im a programmer C++HTML,C,Java

  24. fzeeshan says:

    you need a degree in computer science.

  25. fudge867 says:

    so how do we become a software developer?

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