What is an application developer?
One big reason why Facebook is so popular today — its awesome applications! Facebook counts on software developers to keep those cool new apps coming. Software developers help figure out what users want or need most. Then they use their programming skills to create everything from online games to music players to fun tools. Before you know it, you’ve got a new app you can’t live without!

How much education do you need?
Most application developers require a bachelor’s degree.

Does this career fit your personality type?
This career is great for investigative, realistic and conventional types.

SKILLS YOU NEED

Creativity Application developers have to use creative thinking skills to come up with applications people want to use over and over again. Brain Power It’s not easy to figure out how to make an application work exactly the way it should, so developers have a lot of thinking to do. Time Mastery People and companies often want applications to be ready to use by a certain date, and that means tight deadlines. Math Working out math solutions gives developers the problem solving  skills they need to get their job done right. Writing Good writing skills are essential to communicating well with coworkers, managers and clients. Leadership Developers use their leadership skills to define new products and get other people to support their ideas.

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