Essential Technical Competencies for Software Engineers: Perspectives from Sri Lankan Undergraduates

Software engineering complexities and challenges are multifold and does not only rise from technology advancements. Human factors related to software engineering is a key aspect which has been overlooked by many organizations and also received less research focus. The research which is a part of a l...

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Published in:International journal of computer applications 2015-01, Vol.113 (17), p.27-34
Main Authors: D.Manawadu, C., Gapar Md Johar, Md, Perera, S.S.N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer programs
Construction
Human factors
Production methods
Software
Software engineering
Students
Training
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Summary:Software engineering complexities and challenges are multifold and does not only rise from technology advancements. Human factors related to software engineering is a key aspect which has been overlooked by many organizations and also received less research focus. The research which is a part of a longer study strives to build a competency framework targeting software engineers. Considering a future with more agility and product engineering this study is conducted through mixed mode methods taking Sri Lankan software engineering undergraduate students as a sample to determine the future outlook. The technical competencies identified would support undergraduates, academics and industry training providers with fresh insights from a research perspective. Further it will help undergraduates who intend to join the industry to sharpen their technical competencies.
ISSN:0975-8887
0975-8887
DOI:10.5120/19920-2071