A to Z Software Development Roles

I’m Chris Saunders, a technologist passionate about product delivery and innovation in the technology industry. This blog is where I share my insights, experiences, and ideas around building and delivering exceptional products.

Software Development Roles: Skill Attributes Visualisation

This 3D scatter plot visualises various software development roles based on three key skill attributes:

  • Project Timeline (x-axis): Representing the spectrum from project start to project end.
  • Focus Orientation (y-axis): Spanning from people focused to technology focused roles.
  • Thinking Style (z-axis): Differentiating between operational thinking and strategic thinking.

Each marker represents a distinct role, with its position indicating the relative emphasis on each of these attributes. Use the chart to explore how different roles balance these skills. How one person in a 3D space could assume another role nearby in the space.

Click the "Reset Chart View" button to reset the chart to its default view.

Click the "Set Y and X Front View" button to set the chart to see Y on the left and X on the bottom.

Click the "Set Y and Z Front View" button to set the chart to see Y on the left and Z on the bottom.

Interacting with the 3D Scatter Plot:

Zoom:

  • Mouse Scroll: Scroll the mouse wheel up and down to zoom in and out.

Rotate:

  • Click and Drag: Click and drag on the plot to rotate it in any direction.
  • Right Click and Drag: Right-click and drag on the plot to pan it left, right, up, or down.

Reset Chart View:

  • Reset Button: Click the "Reset Chart View" button below the plot to reset the view to its default position (Y axis left, X axis bottom, and Z axis depth).

Explore:

  • Hover: Hover over a data point to see additional information about the role it represents.

"J" for Java or JavaScript Developer. Software Development Roles: A to Z

Developers often specialise in various technologies for distinct purposes. Generally, Java is used for backend development and building applications, while JavaScript is utilised for frontend web development, particularly for interactive user interfaces. Personal Story: I've had extensive experience with JavaScript, using Node.js frameworks for both frontend and backend web applications. Additionally, I’ve employed JavaScript in test automation with Playwright and Jest. However, a former colleague of mine believed JavaScript lacked structure compared to C#, citing issues like global scope, callback hell, and type safety concerns. I also recall an amusing encounter with a salesperson who insisted that JavaScript was just a script written for Java. Despite my efforts to explain the difference, I suspect he was simply trying to wind me up. Fact: Did you know? Both Java and JavaScript are among the most widely used programming languages, powering a diverse range of applications and platforms on the web and beyond.


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