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.

"W" for Writer (Technical Writer). Software Development Roles: A to Z

Technical Writers play a crucial role in translating complex technical information into clear and concise documentation. They are skilled communicators who collaborate closely with engineers, developers, and subject matter experts to create user manuals, technical guides, and documentation for software applications, products, or processes.

Personal Story: I marvel at those who can make language clear, concise, and consistent. This might be why I'm married to a Technical Writer. Her regular instructions used to be, "Dear, I would love a cuppa tea, no milk, no sugar, and a little cold water." Over time, this has become more concise: "Dear, love a tea." Now, sometimes, it’s just a look. Amazing skill.

Interesting Fact: Technical Writing has a rich history dating back to ancient civilisations, with examples such as technical manuals for ancient Egyptian construction projects and medieval manuscripts on alchemy and metallurgy.


 

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