Computer Programmers

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What they do:

Create, modify, and test the code, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software developers or other individuals. May assist software developers by analyzing user needs and designing software solutions. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology

computers and electronics

Arts and Humanities

English language

Math and Science

arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Business

customer service

Skills

Basic Skills

reading work related information
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

People and Technology Systems

thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it

Abilities

Verbal

read and understand what is written
listen and understand what people say

Ideas and Logic

order or arrange things
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information

Math

choose the right type of math to solve a problem
add, subtract, multiply, or divide

Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.

They do well at jobs that need:

Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Initiative

Achievement/Effort
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility

Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Development environment software

C
Verilog

Object or component oriented development software

C++
Python

Web platform development software

Drupal
Spring Framework

Education

bachelor's degree or
certificate after high school
usually needed

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