Next-generation software development competencies: Identification of technical and non-technical skills needed by modern industry

Fatih Gürcan; Cemal Köse

Article Details

Next-generation software development competencies: Identification of technical and non-technical skills needed by modern industry

Authors:

Fatih Gürcan | Cemal Köse

Publisher:

Gumushane University

Main Topics:

Makine Öğrenmesi Algoritmaları | Veri Analizi

Journal:

Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.15 Issue 1, pp.197-209

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001342348

pISSN:

2146-538X

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Abstract:

 The software development industry is undergoing unprecedented growth and transformation, prompting a reevaluation of the skills and competencies necessary for success in this dynamic landscape. This study investigates the rapidly evolving skill requirements within the industry, driven by technological advancements. To achieve this, a Latent Dirichlet Allocation LDA framework is employed, enabling the identification of key topics from a dataset derived from online job postings. The analysis revealed 52 core topics pertinent to software development competencies. The findings reveal a significant emphasis on both technical domain knowledge and programming skills, with particular attention to modern programming languages such as Java, Python, and JavaScript. Moreover, non-technical skills, including communication, teamwork, and critical thinking, are underscored as vital competencies in todays collaborative software development environments. These insights emphasize the necessity for software developers to cultivate a diverse skill set to adapt to current and future industry demands. This work serves as a crucial reference for understanding the present and future skill requirements in the software development field, providing valuable guidance for developers, employers, and educational institutions.

 The software development industry is undergoing unprecedented growth and transformation, prompting a reevaluation of the skills and competencies necessary for success in this dynamic landscape. This study investigates the rapidly evolving skill requirements within the industry, driven by technological advancements. To achieve this, a Latent Dirichlet Allocation LDA framework is employed, enabling the identification of key topics from a dataset derived from online job postings. The analysis revealed 52 core topics pertinent to software development competencies. The findings reveal a significant emphasis on both technical domain knowledge and programming skills, with particular attention to modern programming languages such as Java, Python, and JavaScript. Moreover, non-technical skills, including communication, teamwork, and critical thinking, are underscored as vital competencies in todays collaborative software development environments. These insights emphasize the necessity for software developers to cultivate a diverse skill set to adapt to current and future industry demands. This work serves as a crucial reference for understanding the present and future skill requirements in the software development field, providing valuable guidance for developers, employers, and educational institutions.

 The software development industry is undergoing unprecedented growth and transformation, prompting a reevaluation of the skills and competencies necessary for success in this dynamic landscape. This study investigates the rapidly evolving skill requirements within the industry, driven by technological advancements. To achieve this, a Latent Dirichlet Allocation LDA framework is employed, enabling the identification of key topics from a dataset derived from online job postings. The analysis revealed 52 core topics pertinent to software development competencies. The findings reveal a significant emphasis on both technical domain knowledge and programming skills, with particular attention to modern programming languages such as Java, Python, and JavaScript. Moreover, non-technical skills, including communication, teamwork, and critical thinking, are underscored as vital competencies in todays collaborative software development environments. These insights emphasize the necessity for software developers to cultivate a diverse skill set to adapt to current and future industry demands. This work serves as a crucial reference for understanding the present and future skill requirements in the software development field, providing valuable guidance for developers, employers, and educational institutions.

 Yazılım geliştirme sektörü önemli bir büyüme ve dönüşümden geçiyor ve bu dinamik ortamda başarı için gerekli becerilerin ve yeterliliklerin yeniden değerlendirilmesi gerekiyor. Bu çalışma, teknolojik gelişmelerin yönlendirdiği sektördeki hızla değişen beceri gereksinimlerini araştırıyor. Bunu başarmak için, çevrimiçi iş ilanlarından türetilen bir veri setinden temel konuların belirlenmesini sağlayan bir Gizli Dirichlet Tahsisi Latent Dirichlet Allocation çerçevesi kullanılıyor. Gerçekleştirilen analiz, yazılım geliştirme yetkinliklerine özgü 52 temel beceriyi ortaya çıkarmıştır. Bulgular, Java, Python ve JavaScript gibi modern programlama dillerine özel dikkat gösterilerek hem teknik alan bilgisine hem de programlama becerilerinin önemine vurgu yapmıştır. Dahası, iletişim, ekip çalışması ve eleştirel düşünme gibi teknik olmayan beceriler, günümüzün işbirlikçi yazılım geliştirme ortamlarında çok önemli yetkinlikler ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu içgörüler, yazılım geliştiricilerinin mevcut ve gelecekteki endüstri taleplerine uyum sağlamak için çeşitli bir beceri seti geliştirmeleri gerekliliğini vurgulamaktadır. Bu çalışma yazılım geliştirme alanındaki mevcut ve gelecekteki beceri gereksinimlerini anlamak için önemli bir referans görevi görerek geliştiriciler, işverenler ve eğitim kurumları için değerli rehberlik sağlamaktadır.

Article Details

Next-generation software development competencies: Identification of technical and non-technical skills needed by modern industry

Authors:

Fatih Gürcan | Cemal Köse

Publisher:

Gumushane University

Main Topics:

Makine Öğrenmesi Algoritmaları | Veri Analizi

Journal:

Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.15 Issue 1, pp.197-209

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001342348

pISSN:

2146-538X

Competency analysis

Skill requirements

Software development skills

Topic modelingBeceri gereksinimleri

Konu modelleme

Yazılım geliştirme becerileri

Yetkinlik analizi

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Fatih Gürcan | Cemal Köse

Publisher: Gumushane University

Main Topics: Makine Öğrenmesi Algoritmaları | Veri Analizi

Journal: Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.15 Issue 1, pp.197-209

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 3/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001342348

pISSN: 2146-538X

Issues

Authors:

Fatih Gürcan | Cemal Köse

Publisher:

Gumushane University

Main Topics:

Makine Öğrenmesi Algoritmaları | Veri Analizi

Journal:

Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.15 Issue 1, pp.197-209

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001342348

pISSN:

2146-538X