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About Software Developers and Programmers

Software developers speak the languages of computers, turning lines of code into games, apps, robots, and websites that shape daily life. They break big problems into bite-size steps, test for bugs, and collaborate with designers and users to make technology friendly and fun. Whether crafting a phone app to track sea turtles or building virtual-reality worlds, coders show that logic plus creativity can invent the future—one algorithm at a time.

Meet a Software Dev

Bill Gates

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You might love being a Software Dev if…

  • You’re excited when you figure out how to fix errors or improve something.
  • You enjoy thinking of new ways technology could help people.
  • You like experimenting with apps, games, or coding websites.
  • You can sit and focus for a long time on one project.
  • You enjoy puzzles, building things, or solving tricky problems.