I got my master's degree in computer science in 1993. It is very important to keep learning. This is a list of current software engineering skills that I am working on.
Modern Programming Languages:
While you might be proficient in several languages, staying updated on popular ones like Python, JavaScript, or Java is crucial. These are widely used in industry.
Cloud Computing:
Understanding platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP is essential. Many applications are now cloud-based.
DevOps:
This involves collaboration between development and operations teams. Knowing tools like Git, Docker, and Kubernetes is valuable.
Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD):
This is a practice to automate building, testing, and deployment. Understanding tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI is beneficial.
Software Testing:
Writing effective unit, integration, and end-to-end tests is crucial for software quality.
Agile Methodologies:
Understanding Agile frameworks like Scrum or Kanban can help you work effectively in modern development teams.
Data Structures and Algorithms:
A strong foundation in these is always valuable, regardless of the language or technology.
Modern Programming Languages Python: Google's Python Class: href=https://developers.google.com/edu/python/ The Python Tutorial: https://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/ Exercism: https://exercism.org/ JavaScript: MDN Web Docs: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript FreeCodeCamp: https://www.freecodecamp.org/ The Odin Project: https://theodinproject.com/ Java: Oracle's Java Tutorials: https://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/ The Java Tutorials: https://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/ Java Programming Masterclass: https://www.udemy.com/course/java-the-complete-java-developer-course/ Cloud Computing AWS, Azure, GCP: AWS Documentation: [] Azure Documentation: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ GCP Documentation: https://cloud.google.com/docs/ Free Tier: Check the respective websites for details. DevOps Git: Pro Git book: https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2 Interactive Git tutorials: Many online platforms offer these. Docker: Docker Documentation: https://docs.docker.com/ Docker Labs: [] Kubernetes: Kubernetes Documentation: https://kubernetes.io/docs/ Kubernetes Tutorials: Many online platforms offer these. Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Jenkins: Jenkins Documentation: https://www.jenkins.io/doc/ Jenkins Tutorials: Many online platforms offer these. GitLab CI/CD: GitLab Documentation: https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/ci/ GitLab Tutorials: Many online platforms offer these. CircleCI: CircleCI Documentation: https://circleci.com/docs/ CircleCI Learn: [] Software Testing Selenium: Selenium Documentation: https://www.selenium.dev/documentation/ Selenium Tutorials: Many online platforms offer these. JUnit/TestNG: JUnit: https://junit.org/junit5/ TestNG: [] Online Tutorials: Many online platforms offer these. Agile Methodologies Agile Alliance: https://www.agilealliance.org/ Scrum Guides: https://scrumguides.org/ Kanban Guide: [] Data Structures and Algorithms GeeksforGeeks: https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/ LeetCode: https://leetcode.com/ HackerRank: https://www.hackerrank.com/ Additional Tips: Practice regularly: Coding challenges and projects help solidify your knowledge. Join online communities: Engage with other developers to learn and share. Build projects: Apply your knowledge to create real-world applications. Stay curious: The tech world is constantly evolving, so keep learning new things.