What are careers in coding?

Some of the most popular coding-related positions available are:

• Computer Programmer. (averages $64,481 a year): Programmers create software that performs useful tasks. They have to ensure their code is bug-free and meets client expectations. Programmers usually work in large teams and are required to not only write code but read and update existing code.

  • Computer programmers are masters of Java, C#, C++, and Python.

• Web Developer. (average $60,023 a year) - Both front-end and back-end web development roles require coding skills. Front-end developers are responsible for anything the user can see or interact with. This includes images, layouts, buttons, menus, content, and the entire look and feel of the site Back-end developers write code to implement site functionality. They're responsible for managing databases, writing server-side code, the architecture of the system, and the server configuration.

  • As a web developer, you're expected to know basic languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Knowledge of languages such as Python, C#, Java, and SQL is also useful.

• Mobile App Developer. (average $73,128 a year) A mobile app developer is responsible for creating apps that run on smartphones and tablets. This branch of development faces unique challenges. App developers need to provide the same user experience across multiple devices.

  • Mobile app developers need to possess knowledge of objective C which is used traditionally to create iOS apps. Another commonly used programming language is Swift. For Android devices, they must also have a working knowledge of Java.

• Data Scientist.: (average of $96,491 a year). Data science is one of the most trending fields in tech. Organizations collect huge volumes of consumer information and need data scientists to organize and analyze this data. The main responsibility of a data scientist is to look for patterns and find useful conclusions.

  • The two programming languages essential for data science are Python and R. The most in-demand skills include SQL, Spark, Cloud, Amazon Web Services, JavaTensorFlow, Hadoop, and SAS.

• Game Developer. (average of $101,644 a year). This is a competitive field, but a dream career for those who enjoy gaming. Game developers use coding to transform ideas, drawings, and mechanics into engaging video games. It might already sound too good to be true, but you can top it off with a comfortable salary too.

  • Game developers need to know programming languages such as C, C++, Java, and C#. They're also experts in frameworks like DirectX, OpenGL, Unity3D, and WebGL.