Most people want to become developers but don't know where to start from, the programming language to learn first. Some even think being a developer is limited to web development, game development and app development. Today, I will be talking about the types of Developers and the languages used.
1. Front End developer
Front end Developers are also called client-side developers. They deal with creating and improving the user experience. They build beautiful user interface. They also check for cross-browser compatibility and making responsive website. The skills required are HTML, CSS User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) and JavaScript. They also have a lot of frameworks like BOOTSTRAP, Material Ui, React, Angular etc. to make work faster.
2. Back End developer
They are also called server-side developers. A back end developer focuses on the functional core logic of a system and how to improve it's performance. They improve and work on servers and database(storing data). Their skills include Java, C++, Nodejs, php, python etc. There are a lot of frameworks.
3. Full Stack developer
This is a developer that does both the front end and back end work. They work on both the client-side and the server-side. A full stack stack developer can create a fully functional web application.
4. WordPress developer
They create and customize themes and plugins for WordPress and administer WordPress sites.This kind of developer uses the WordPress system, PHP, JavaScript, and HTML.
5. Web Developer
Web developers are software engineers who specialize in creating websites. They are either front end, back end or full stack developer. NB: Front end, back end and full stack is not limited to web developer only.
6. Mobile developer
They write codes that runs on mobile devices. They build apps. A mobile developer understands mobile operating systems like iOS and android. Their skills include Java, Flutter, Swift.
7. Desktop developer
Desktop developers write codes that runs on laptops or desktop computers. They work within an operating system such as Windows, Apple OSX and Linux. Some work within one operating system while others can work with multiple operating systems. Their skills include SDK's and GUI kits like Cocoa, XAML, Gtk, .Net etc.
8. Game developer
They write codes for games. They use their knowledge to build interactive and engaging games. The languages used include C++, C and Java and the Frameworks are Unity 3d, DirectX, OpenGL and WebGL.
9. Graphics developer
These developers works primarily on video games production and special effects. They specialize in writing software for lighting, shadowing, rendering and other visual effects. They need to have knowledge of mathematics and artistic skills. Their languages include C, C++ and Assembly. They use same framework as Game developers.
10. Data Scientist
Data Scientist build softwares to analyze data. They work on data to get information about a thing and draw conclusion. They are in charge of statistical analysis, machine learning and predictive modelling. They use languages like Python, R and Swift
11. DevOps developer
They are also called Ste Reliability Engineer (SRE). They focus on writing codes that makes sure an application makes it safely to production and stay functional and available to both users and developers. They monitor an application and makes sure it can withstand viruses and bugs. DevOps need experience in Kubernetes, Docker, Apache Mesos, Jenkins and the HashiCorp stack. They are usually very familiar with cloud providers like AWS and Azure, continuous integration tools like Spinnaker, as well as Git implementations and log management systems like Splunk. Though DevOps developers are generally fluent in Python, they tend to use more cutting edge programming languages like Ruby and Go just as frequently, if not more so.
12. Quality Assurance developer
Quality Assurance developers (QAs) makes sure an application works as expected. They test the software/application and make sure it does not break or malfunction. They create automated tests, tools and systems to make sure that products and processes run as expected. Since they work with the code of other developers, they are fluent in more than one language.
13. Embedded developer
These developers work with hardware that isn’t commonly classified as computers. For example, microcontrollers, real-time systems, electronic interfaces, set-top boxes, consumer devices, iOT devices, hardware drivers, and serial data transmission fall into this category. They have good technical engineering knowledge. Embedded developers often work with languages such as C, C++, Assembly, Java or proprietary technologies, frameworks, and toolkits.
14. Client Relationship Management developer
Client Relationship Management Developers (or CRMs) links computer engineering and sales. They focus on creating, customizing, and implementing enterprise software (software that stores client and business information). Enterprise software generally falls into one of three categories: Client Relationship Management systems (like Salesforce), Enterprise Resource Planning systems (like SAP), and Collaborative Document Storage systems (like Sharepoint). Client Relationship Management Developers can be crucial in improving sales and customer satisfaction by writing and implementing their specific sort of business and client management code. Technologies used by these developers include SAP, Salesforce, Sharepoint, and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning).
15. Security developer
This type of developer specializes in creating systems, methods, and procedures to test the security of a software system and exploit and fix security flaws. They are ethical hackers who check an application for vulnerabilities. They use a variety of tools to complete their job such as scripting languages like Python and Ruby. They also use coding languages such as C and C++ to read and understand operating systems.
16. VR/AR developer
VR is virtual reality while AR is Augmented reality. A VR developer creates completely new digital environments that people can see through a device such as the Oculus headset, while an AR developer creates a layer of digital experience in our reality through the use of mobile apps, such as Pokemon Go, a game that utilizes this technology. VR/AR is not only used in video games. You need to be able to use Unity and Unreal engine. Languages needed include C, C#, JavaScript etc.
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