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Software developer roles & responsibilities

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  Software development is a vast circle as it holds various processes altogether. Software developers are the creative minds responsible for designing and developing web applications. They are actively involved in various development processes. Software developers work closely with the designers, testers, and QAs to deliver error-free software. Software updates and maintenance are also taken care of by them. To excel as software developers, they are expected to possess problem-solving skills. A software developer is responsible for overseeing all elements of development in order to ensure that all project criteria are met. Software developers are classified into two categories: Application Developers A variety of tasks lie on the shoulders of application developers. These include application lifecycle management, knowledge of specific coding techniques, and support and maintenance activities. They continue working on a particular project for an extended period and ensure the quali...

Offboarding risks that compromise IT security

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  Organizations often overlook the process of offboarding due to which security is often compromised. Reason being, when an employee departs from the company, they take more than just the knowledge along with them. The Data. It is a well known fact that almost 60% of the employees save work documents before they leave their job. Employees usually that had left the company on a bad note are most likely to engage in such nefarious activities. Infact, a survey said, 70% of the intellectual property is misused within 90 days of the resignation. Then be it your customer lists, blueprints or internal documents, everything your previous employee has access to, is deemed to be compromised. If the companies are not careful in deactivating the accounts of their previous employees or offboarding them entirely, the unrevoked access can pose significant risks.  Risks of poor offboarding process Improperly off boarded employees are a major threat to companies. Here are some of the security ...

Preferred programming language for web development: 2022-23

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  Web development is a blend of frontend and backend development that relies on the finest programming languages. Choosing the correct programming language for your web development projects is crucial. An outstanding decision speeds up project development and makes it easier for your development team to incorporate key features. With the rising trends in web development, there are many things to consider before taking it up.   The programming language is selected depending on your project requirements, as some of the languages apply to the frontend for the client side, and some apply to backend web development. Since no two programming languages are created identically, they are not all equally valuable for all situations. Thus, knowing them will help you make a better decision. So let's know the best programming languages to learn from and implement them in the best possible way. You can choose one from the list and work on the one which meets your project requirements....

What is Embedded Software Engineering and how to build a career in it?

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Embedded engineering is a lucrative career opportunity which has generated more than 3,00000 jobs in the US alone and this number is expected to grow unprecedentedly by 2018. Pursued software engineering? This is the best career path to look forward to.  What do embedded engineers do? Embedded systems are generally a combination of hardware designed for a specific purpose and a software that offers functionality to it. Embedded engineers primarily create such software that control machines and devices using microprocessors, programming tools and operating systems. They also do the system testing to ensure everything is working perfectly fine. Here are some of the roles and responsibilities of an embedded system engineer: Working on software bricks or complete products, leveraging all the security parameters  Implementation of software architecture Ensuring that the delivery code runs smoothly  Testing modules and resolving issues Monitoring activity of embedded systems A...