The research points to software development, the fastest growing industry. The growth statistics is pegged at a steady 7.1%, closely followed by 6.6% expected growth in the IT consulting and systems integration services industry.

For software developers, this proves an immense opportunity – a chance to be part of a market that promises growth.

Who are software developers? Do they like their profession?

This used to be a man profession. The demography is changing with more balanced workforce with women and men working together. Most of folks in this field finds it fun and enjoyable profession, which is also very well paid. Many a times, developers work in teams and thus have to have discussions and problem-solving meetings with managers, testers and customers. This field allows developers to experiment with their creative ideas. And since it pays well and is one of the most in-demand jobs, you could say that it comes with its perks. Whereas many other professions such as news reporters and even data entry associates are now being replaced by technology, you can bet that the software developers who created that technology are not going anywhere.

How do you approach the field?

Software development requires and teaches critical thinking. One would think that the first priority to enter the field is a bachelor or master degree in the computing field.Yes, it is helpful, although not having one will not close all doors for you.

Companies noticed that after the graduation, students know a lot of pieces, but have a hard time to connect and apply them to real tasks. The real value is not a diploma but integration of fundamental and hard-to-find skills.

One of the most beneficial methods of study is online learning. Online learning is helping many people across the world. There are several websites such as Lynda.com, Udemy and Total Training that provides visitors access to entire course libraries.

However, most of them face the following difficulties.

·        Most common limitations of online learning and work around

Each of us has different style and pace of learning. All students are different. A single video tutorial, which is offered on a subject, might not be able to answer all the questions that each individual student might have. This can become quite a problem for those who need to ask a question but do not have the right resources and are thus left to their devices to find answers.

·        Wasting time on useless classes

Students are often being taught too many classes, which are never will be used, and too little of what is really required today. When investing time to study from a video tutorial, they realize that it had little to no relevance to the subject matter – or added little value to their knowledge.

·        Lacking real-life exposure

In online learning, students hardly get any exposure to real-life projects. While they do learn the technicalities of the subject, they fail to learn the different aspects that would help them if they were to learn the subject hands-on, with experience and application.

·        How to work around online limitations

 

Not all schools are equal.

Many students are now opting for different resources such as JavaSchool, and Internet Technology School, where they can get personalized guidance from an experienced instructor. JavaSchool.com also provides a complete set of especially selected courses that helps building the ladder to the latest internet technologies, the field of the highest demand. These schools use innovative methods described in the article, Fixing Education.

Students learn the subject of critical thinking along with fundamentals of software development,work in small teams on the projects, gaining real world experience, engaged in constant communications with peers and instructors, and conduct multiple activities that prepare for future development and consulting roles.

The biggest benefit of online training is still there, you make one-two hours a day for study at your convenient time. Still you work under supervision of an expert and your instructor makes sure that you can overcome the obstacles, your questions are answered, and you can move on to the next step.

Those students, who choose a good place,where they have direct contact with experts teaching top curriculum,eventually join the most stable, rewarded and enjoyable profession.