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Profile of a Professional Software Developer

A professional software developer is a modern day craftsman. Professional software development refers to a skilled individual using his or her hands and intellect to create something that fulfills a purpose. The attainment of skills requires continuous learning and practice. A professional software developer typically displays behavioural traits that hints at a specific mindset or world view.

There is evidence of going beyond being competent in either a hobby or a language.
The individual develops the ability to focus deeply and regularly.
The individual has the ability to focus on the right thing and is able to distinguish between what is essential and core to the problem.
Although the individual is opinionated he or she is open to being wrong and is open to try out different things.
The individual adopts a disciplined approach, where there is a recognition of how processes and skills are used to create software.
The individual is able to research and request help and never sacrifices quality for speed, where it will reduce or risk the integrity of the system.
The individual has a core knowledge of the fundamentals and is able to abstract from the detail so that he or she is able to see a pattern.
The individual listens more than they speak and demonstrates a persistence in solving problems.
The individual feels a strong accountability for delivery and takes pride in his or her work.
The individual understands how to make work meaningful, values making a contribution, and values being part of something bigger.
The individual is resilient, has an innate sense of confidence and is able to work in situations characterised by high levels of uncertainty and high complexity.

Profile of a Professional Software Developer

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