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Rakesh
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What are all the qualifications to become a software engineer?
I want to become a software engineer. Please tell me the way to achieve my goal.
#engineer #software
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Wael Al-Rihawi
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You should join the computer science group then join a software engineering program in college.
Jacob Henke
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Hi Rakesh,
If you mean having a job involving building software, there are many ways to start building software. First and foremost you need to learn a programming language. After you have the basics of one language down you can start to contribute to open source projects in that language. If you want to learn more about contributing to open source software you can find a useful article at https://opensource.guide/how-to-contribute/.
Contributing to open source will refine your skills, but if you are looking for a career in the industry finding the right college program and use the resources/connections through that experience are the more typical route.
If you mean having a job involving building software, there are many ways to start building software. First and foremost you need to learn a programming language. After you have the basics of one language down you can start to contribute to open source projects in that language. If you want to learn more about contributing to open source software you can find a useful article at https://opensource.guide/how-to-contribute/.
Contributing to open source will refine your skills, but if you are looking for a career in the industry finding the right college program and use the resources/connections through that experience are the more typical route.
Kyle Rede
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There are a number of paths available to become a software engineer!
The most straightforward path to becoming a Software Engineer is to earn a degree in Software Engineering/Computer Science. Most major Colleges and Universities offer a degree in Software Engineering and companies are always looking for newly graduated students to come and work for them!
There are also a number of Coding Bootcamps available that are accelerated programs which teach you the basics of how to be a software engineer. Many of these also offer a guarantee job offer upon completing the program!
You can also learn on your own! I have worked with many great people who are self taught Software Engineers. Finding a job at first may be a little more difficult but once you are able to get your foot in the door and show what a great engineer you are then the sky is the limit.
For all paths it is important to be a life long learner. Always looking to improve yourself as a Software Engineer throughout your career!
The most straightforward path to becoming a Software Engineer is to earn a degree in Software Engineering/Computer Science. Most major Colleges and Universities offer a degree in Software Engineering and companies are always looking for newly graduated students to come and work for them!
There are also a number of Coding Bootcamps available that are accelerated programs which teach you the basics of how to be a software engineer. Many of these also offer a guarantee job offer upon completing the program!
You can also learn on your own! I have worked with many great people who are self taught Software Engineers. Finding a job at first may be a little more difficult but once you are able to get your foot in the door and show what a great engineer you are then the sky is the limit.
For all paths it is important to be a life long learner. Always looking to improve yourself as a Software Engineer throughout your career!