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The 10 Most In-Demand Programming Skills for Software Engineers in 2016
Cyber Coders ^ | Brad Seaphin

Posted on 01/05/2016 1:24:46 PM PST by SeekAndFind

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To: sparklite2

RE: My last adventures were in VBA, Lotus 123 for VAX, and COBOL.

What have you done since then?


21 posted on 01/05/2016 1:42:37 PM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: amorphous

Her Silicon Valley pole dancing name is “Ruby-on-Rails”.
She wants to by introduced to Python...


22 posted on 01/05/2016 1:44:43 PM PST by MarchonDC09122009 (When is our next march on DC? When have we had enough?)
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To: SeekAndFind

Alas. Nothing about writing good requirements...


23 posted on 01/05/2016 1:45:37 PM PST by MortMan (I am offended by those who believe they have a right not to be offended.)
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To: sparklite2

Dang sparkplug, I always though of you as a noob. ;-)


24 posted on 01/05/2016 1:48:27 PM PST by amorphous
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To: MarchonDC09122009

:-)


25 posted on 01/05/2016 1:49:49 PM PST by amorphous
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To: SeekAndFind
How about skills like requirements gathering, database modeling, software integration and testing?

I guess as long as you write some Java it will all magically fit together to create a killer app.

26 posted on 01/05/2016 1:51:50 PM PST by who_would_fardels_bear
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To: SeekAndFind

None. I retired. Programming was fun, especially the Lotus.
But that was long ago, and now my recreation seems to be in irritating other people. ;)


27 posted on 01/05/2016 1:53:40 PM PST by sparklite2 ( "The white man is the Jew of Liberal Fascism." -Jonah Goldberg)
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To: AppyPappy

There are so many different languages in India that English is the only common language that Indians speak.


28 posted on 01/05/2016 1:55:12 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: MortMan; McGruff

RE: Alas. Nothing about writing good requirements...

THAT my friend has always been the issue.

People ( especially recruiters and managers ) tend to associate “Software Engineer” with the ability to program in a selected language.

Just look at the job sites and look at the description of a typical Senior Software Engineering job ( let me choose one for you ). This from Moody’s Corporation:

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Role/Responsibilities We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer that will help us shape core products and extend existing solutions as part of our agile development team.

Participate in full life-cycle software development
Design, implement, and deploy highly scalable and reliable systems

Contribute ideas for new features and identify areas for
improvement proactively

Mentor the team on best practices, patterns, and
techniques

Work closely with the strategy,business and UX teams

Qualifications Qualifications:

We are looking for a highly-motivated, experienced Java Developer with strong technical, problem solving, and design skills. Team is responsible for developing backend services and processes which are critical to Moody’s ratings data flow.

Required Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
4+ years of Java/J2EE Programming experience in a
Unix/Linux environment

Solid understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms &
Object-Oriented design concepts

Proficiency with relational databases / SQL development
Experience designing and implementing REST and XML-based
web services

Big data experience is a plus

Ability to solve complicated problems with simple
solutions

Passion for new technologies and services

Understanding of Agile SDLC methodology

Excellent verbal and communication skills in English

Preferred Skills:

Experience with Spring & Hibernate, Maven

Experience with Agile Development

Positive, self-starter attitude and desire to exceed
expectations at every opportunity

Attention to detail and absolute focus on quality of work
Desire to learn and improve every day


29 posted on 01/05/2016 1:55:43 PM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: amorphous

I don’t doubt it. When I retired, I could feel my IQ slipping away and it has to manifest somewhere. #/^p


30 posted on 01/05/2016 1:55:47 PM PST by sparklite2 ( "The white man is the Jew of Liberal Fascism." -Jonah Goldberg)
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To: MortMan

A programmer these days needs to do a LOT more than just program....that’s actually the part that requires the least amount of time.

A programmer these days must be part Project Manager, Business Analyst and Subject Matter Expert. He should know the jobs of the people using the Software better than they do.

If you are not all of those, odds are your job will be offshored, or you will be replaced by a foreigner who they just want to be a “heads down” coder for pennies on the dollar.


31 posted on 01/05/2016 1:57:56 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: sparklite2
Well, you at least haven't lost your sense of humor!

I'm proud to know you, and God bless you! ;-)

32 posted on 01/05/2016 1:59:47 PM PST by amorphous
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To: TigerClaws

H1b should have been first on the list.


33 posted on 01/05/2016 2:05:04 PM PST by wally_bert (I didn't get where I am today by selling ice cream tasting of bookends, pumice stone & West Germany)
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To: who_would_fardels_bear

34 posted on 01/05/2016 2:06:47 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: amorphous

Well she would make more with a lapdance then a laptop


35 posted on 01/05/2016 2:13:34 PM PST by tophat9000 (King G(OP)eorge III has no idea why the Americans Patriots are in rebellion... teach him why)
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To: dfwgator
A programmer these days must be part Project Manager, Business Analyst and Subject Matter Expert.

Excellent advice! And where the big money is.

36 posted on 01/05/2016 2:18:47 PM PST by amorphous
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To: tophat9000

And wouldn’t have to worry about getting screwed as much either.


37 posted on 01/05/2016 2:20:00 PM PST by amorphous
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To: sparklite2
I could feel my IQ slipping away...

Btw, I don't believe that lie at all!

38 posted on 01/05/2016 2:36:27 PM PST by amorphous
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To: SeekAndFind
Wow! Those companies seem to actually be asking for a person they would want to work for them.

I've seen lots of job listings that are just computer language listings. Unlike the companies with these listings, those companies will not be happy with the people they hire.

39 posted on 01/05/2016 2:43:20 PM PST by who_would_fardels_bear
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To: SeekAndFind

SQL = Structured Query Language.

Why do so many have so much trouble recognizing that it is a robust language and not just a few I/O statements?


40 posted on 01/05/2016 3:17:39 PM PST by spintreebob
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