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Five Books all Aspiring Software Engineers Should Have On Their Shelves

Software engineers thrive in work environments where they can grow and confront new challenges. In its 2022 State of Software Engineers report tech employment firm Hired identified continuous learning as a primary career motivator. For aspiring software engineers, a library of must-reads for software developers can aid professional development and growth. Decades of literature on software development add difficulty to the search for the best books for software engineers. We’ve compiled a list of five books addressing different aspects of the software engineering field.

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The Software Engineering Career Outlook: Here’s What the Job Market Looks Like

Software brings to life the devices and computers that we rely on every day. There are currently more than two billion computers and 14 billion mobile devices in use around the world. From healthcare to mobile gaming, software allows us to live in our modern world.

Top 6 TED Talks About Computer Science

Innovators in the computer science field share their findings and thoughts during TED Talks. This talk series embodies the motto “ideas worth spreading” at events around the world.

This Data Science Glossary Can Help Make Your Life in the Industry a Little Easier

Data science terminology can be daunting for industry newcomers and veterans. The constantly evolving nature of the field leads to different viewpoints on foundational concepts.

Object Oriented Programming Concepts And Principles Explained

Software developers and engineers deploy object oriented programming in a wide variety of projects. This approach to programming went from the academic world of the 1960s to the computer boom of the 1980s because of its modularity.

How to Become a Data Scientist

Data scientists develop the methods for converting data into insights and recommendations. Analytical minds armed with graduate degrees and abundant curiosity find a variety of data science career paths on the horizon.

What Skills are Necessary to Enter a Computer Science Master’s Degree Program?

Your computer science skills are in high demand by employers throughout the world. Your graduate school application should help demonstrate these computer science skills along with the desire for continued learning.

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