App Development
The process of creating mobile applications for iOS or Android platforms. A career in app development includes opportunities in roles such as mobile app developers, iOS developers, and Android developers.
Mobile App Developer
Mobile app developers are responsible for creating, testing, and programming apps for mobile phones, tablets, and other mobile devices. They work in various sectors, from games and entertainment to productivity and health software.
Soft Skills:
Problem-solving, teamwork, communication.
Hard Skills:
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Kotlin, Swift, Objective-C, understanding of mobile platform API’s, database management, and UI/UX principles.
Personality Traits:
Creative, detail-oriented, adaptable.
Front-end Developer
Frontend developers implement web designs on websites and web applications. They create the interface and interactive parts of a website or app that users see and interact with.
Soft Skills:
Attention to detail, communication, teamwork.
Hard Skills:
Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and frameworks such as React or Angular, understanding of responsive design, and familiarity with version control systems like Git.
Personality Traits:
Creative, patient, problem-solver.
Back-end Developer
Backend developers are responsible for the server-side of web application logic. They create, code, and improve the server, server-side applications, and databases that, when combined with frontend codes, help create a functional, seamless experience for the end-user.
Soft Skills:
Problem-solving, teamwork, communication.
Hard Skills:
Proficiency in server-side languages such as Python, Ruby, Java, PHP, and .Net, understanding of database management, and familiarity with server technologies and architecture.
Personality Traits:
Analytical, detail-oriented, logical thinker.
Full Stack Developer
Full stack developers understand the whole stack of technologies and components involved in a certain web application. They are proficient in both frontend and backend development and can work on all aspects of application development.
Soft Skills:
Problem-solving, communication, flexibility.
Hard Skills:
Proficiency in frontend and backend languages, understanding of database management, UI/UX principles, and familiarity with web servers.
Personality Traits:
Adaptable, curious, problem-solver.
UX/UI Designer
UX/UI designers are responsible for the design and implementation of all the experiences a user has when interacting with a digital tool, like a website. The UX/UI Designer’s role is to ensure that every page and every step a user will experience in their interaction with the finished product will conform to the overall vision created by UX/UI.
Soft Skills:
Communication, empathy, collaboration.
Hard Skills:
Proficiency in design software (e.g., Sketch, Adobe XD), understanding of colour theory and typography, knowledge in wireframing and prototyping, and familiarity with user research methods.
Personality Traits:
Creative, detail-oriented, user-focused.
Back-end Developer
Backend developers are responsible for the server-side of web application logic. They create, code, and improve the server, server-side applications, and databases that, when combined with frontend codes, help create a functional, seamless experience for the end-user.
Soft Skills:
Problem-solving, teamwork, communication.
Hard Skills:
Proficiency in server-side languages such as Python, Ruby, Java, PHP, and .Net, understanding of database management, and familiarity with server technologies and architecture.
Personality Traits:
Analytical, detail-oriented, logical thinker.
