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Is it possible to become a software developer? What are its career prospects?

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virendra rastogi | Contributor-Level 10

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Most computer software development jobs require Bachelor's degrees in computer Science or software engineering. These programs have significant math requirements that include a sequence in calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra. A sequence in physics is also required. Students typically complete these requirements in the first two years of a program.
The software engineering tracks of these programs teach students how to construct, analyze, and maintain software through lectures and laboratory sessions. Programs include topics in computer programming, operating systems, and networks. In many programs, the capstone requirement is a senior design project that allows students to apply the principles they've learned to an original concept. Students may also take part in cooperative internships to gain experience as part of an engineering program.
Computer software engineering students may want to consider programs that are accredited by ABET, Inc., formerly the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. According to ABET, graduate schools, employers, and certification boards may require that applicants hold degrees from accredited programs.
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What tends to happen is that as developers progress in their careers they tend to either move into specialist technical roles or move into management, while at the same time, the need for more developers increases. So while there still are many developers around who are 40+, they are generally outnumbered by the new entrants to the industry.
The demand for software developers is still increasing. It has done ever since the birth of computer programming. With each innovation that has come along, and as programming languages and development environments have improved, people thought the demand for developers would peak and start to decrease, but that hasn't happened - yet.
Certainly for the next five years or so I don't see it changing, but IT is now seen as lucrative career option and there are huge numbers of people around the world doing computer Science degrees.

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Most computer software development jobs require Bachelor's degrees in computer Science or software engineering. These programs have significant math requirements that include a sequence in calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra. A sequence in physics is also required. Students typically complete these requirements in the first two years of a program. The software engineering tracks of these programs teach students how to construct, analyze, and maintain software through lectures and laboratory sessions. Programs include topics in computer programming, operating systems, and networks. In many programs, the capstone requirement is a senior design project that allows students to apply the principles they've learned to an original concept. Students may also take part in cooperative internships to gain experience as part of an engineering program. Computer software engineering students may want to consider programs that are accredited by ABET, Inc., formerly the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. According to ABET, graduate schools, employers, and certification boards may require that applicants hold degrees from accredited programs. Prospects What tends to happen is that as developers progress in their careers they tend to either move into specialist technical roles or move into management, while at the same time, the need for more developers increases. So while there still are many developers around who are 40+, they are generally outnumbered by the new entrants to the industry. The demand for software developers is still increasing. It has done ever since the birth of computer programming. With each innovation that has come along, and as programming languages and development environments have improved, people thought the demand for developers would peak and start to decrease, but that hasn't happened - yet. Certainly for the next five years or so I don't see it changing, but IT is now seen as lucrative career option and there are huge numbers of people around the world doing computer Science degrees.

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