Developer shortage survival guide

Introduction

Here at SearchSoftwareQuality, we've felt your pain over the software developer shortage. We've heard about how tough it is to find anyone to hire, learned what new skills developers are going to be asked to have and wondered along with you about how this shortage will ever be resolved.

In this developer shortage survival guide, we're trying to help. Find out what successful companies have to do to hire, and why the dream developer is probably going to need some business experience. And finally, we'll tell you what governments, businesses and schools are doing to get more people coding.

1Developer shortage-

Software developer series

The software development industry is currently experiencing a lack of qualified workers. This section covers what kinds of developer skills are in demand, how developers can find the right training and what skill set will make for a dream developer in the future.

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Intro to developer shortage series

Learn about the software developer shortage and the efforts being made to expand training and staffing in the industry. Continue Reading

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How education can resolve the developer shortage

A worldwide shortage of coders has left employers scrambling, but smart software developer training strategies can help fill the gap. Continue Reading

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Advice on hiring software developers

With a global software developer shortage predicted to get worse, hiring software developers has become very difficult. Get expert advice on what works. Continue Reading

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How to become an in-demand developer

The hot software developer skills of the future might not involve as much coding as you think. Find out how you can be that in-demand dream developer. Continue Reading

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Software developer trends from around the world

Coding is a good living, but the average software developer salary can vary widely depending on which country developers are in and what specialty they have. Continue Reading

2Videos-

What people are talking about

This video section goes right to the developers and asks directly about job functions, training skills and what the industry is buzzing about. Learn what it takes to get hired and what employers are expecting.

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Re-think developer quality of life

In this video, Dominique DeGuzman discusses how industries may be responsible for the shortage in hiring software developers.

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How to use recruiting tools for hiring

Survive the tech talent shortage by adopting self-managing systems and recruiting tools instead of only degree holders, Capgemini expert advises.

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Java Pro discusses new role

In this video, learn about Bernard Mesa's transition to -- and role as -- a middleware engineer.

3In the industry-

Taking back the software development industry

Enterprises and developers are noticing trends within the industry. Some of those trends include a decrease in pay, lack of traditional education and transitions in defined roles. Get a better understanding of what is happening on the inside of the software industry.