Researching the Coding Job Market With Devslopes

Recently, viral Tik Tok sensation and growing youTube channel Devslopes spent 6 hours researching the coding job market to find the hottest trends and insights into the world of software development as we head towards 2024. With the mission statement of “teaching people how to build cool sh*t”, Devslopes is a coding educational company focused on teaching aspiring developers how to build applications through immersive learning and professional mentoring. In this blog, we’ll stop in with Jake the Brogrammer, to see what he sees for the future of software development.

Future proof careers

Are any of your friends a phrenologist, billy boy, telegraphist, or alchemist? Honestly, you might not even feel comfortable answering that question since you’re not sure of what these jobs entail. Truth is the job market is always changing, and some jobs that used to be of great importance to society simply no longer exist, made obsolete by technology, or disproven by modern science to be relevant. So what is a ‘future-proof’ job?

Job security is always important, and choosing a career that isn’t just relevant today, but will also be relevant in 20 years time is an important factor when carving out a career path. Luckily the entire field of software development continues to be one of the fastest growing job sectors.

Coding job outlook

This decade alone has seen tons of new fields of technological innovation, including the rise of AI, the evolution of robotics, 3d printing, and 5g communication, all of which will power the need for development long into the future. Software development continues to be one of the fastest growing occupations, with an expected market growth rate of 25% from 2021-2031. Web development specifically is even more in demand with an expected 30% market growth by 2031, with information security analysts expecting a 35% growth rate.

Salaries in Coding

Not only is software development growing in demand, but the market is paying accordingly. Development continues to be one of the highest paying jobs in the tech industry, with entry level pay that is very respectable. In fact, surveys show a 1 year junior developer working with the React framework can earn anywhere from 65k-103k annually. High level senior developers and security analysts can earn upwards of seven figures annually, making software development a lucrative career for those dedicated to honing their skills!

Dealing with AI

AI continues to be a contentious area when it comes to the job market. Will our robot overlords eventually take all the jobs leaving us peasants subject to their technological tyranny, or will AI be the tool that shapes innovation, streamlining the development process to allow humanity to reach new heights? Truth is it might be a little of both.

AI will replace many of the current tasks required by developers, but many believe it will become another tool to push progress, rather than a detriment. Nevertheless, every programmer needs to have some basic knowledge of AI and how to apply it to their coding routine. Job demand might not change with the introduction of AI, but it will mean higher output is expected with shorter deadlines. Learn to exploit new technologies to up your efficiency or might be left in the past of our AI powered future.

How to stand out

The coding market needs passionate developers, who want to build awesome products. Learning soft skills and being up to date with emerging technologies are two great ways to ensure you stand out from your peers.

You must be willing to learn proper coding practices, and be able to communicate effectively. Every programmer should be able to:

Write code that is modular: Modular coding involves breaking code into functions and modules. Modular coding is an important characteristic of production quality code that makes your code more organized, efficient and reusable.

Break down programs into modules: Modules allow code to be reused by encapsulating them into files that can be imported into other files.

Soft skills

The top 3 most important soft skills a developer should possess are:

• analytical thinking
• creative thinking
• resiliency/flexibility

Considering how fearful some are of the future of AI in affecting the job market, soft skills may be more important than ever, and the top 3 desired skills are things AI does particularly poorly. Coding is more collaborative than ever, with many companies spanning global markets in different countries, meaning the ability to not just code, but lead a team, deal with trouble-shooting and find creative approaches to tackle key issues is of increasing importance.

Popular technologies

Even though soft skills should be high on your list, the best way to ensure job security in this competitive field is to have a balance of soft skills and tech relevance. Be up to date with industry standards along with growing trends. In 2023, these are the most important languages and frameworks to be proficient in.

Coding languages:

• Javascript - 65.36%
• HTML - 55.08%
• SQL - 49.43%
• Python - 48.07%
• Typescript - 34.83%
• Java - 33.27%

Frameworks:

• Node.js - 47.12%
• React.js - 42.62%
• jQuery - 28.57%

Conclusion

As we head into 2024, it is evident that the coding job market holds immense promise and opportunity. With the guidance of Devlopes and their dedication to teaching aspiring developers, the path to success becomes clearer. The demand for skilled software developers continues to rise, ensuring future-proof careers in a rapidly evolving tech world. As we venture into the future, let us embrace the exciting possibilities that lie ahead and continue to build awesome products that shape the world through coding expertise and passion.

About HeyDevs

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For developers, HeyDevs offers invaluable resources including our specialized swipe-to-work function, anonymous profile, and customizable search criteria, with the ability to connect and chat with prospective employers completely on-site.

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