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Explain the software development process, identify key team roles, discuss ethical issues.
Explain the broad applications of software development and the associated challenges, including social, legal, and ethical concerns.
Demonstrate awareness of diverse roles and skill profiles in software development.
Detail the steps in the job application process, providing examples for interview preparation.
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Software development is a team-based process and this week, you'll find out what the different members of a development team do. You'll also explore the different types of jobs in development, and learn about the important skills and knowledge that developers need. We'll also focus on some of the legal, social, and ethical concerns that are important for a developer to understand.
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In this lesson, you'll discover some of the diverse industries that hire developers and you'll have an opportunity to reflect on which sector suits your interests. We'll also cover the hiring process and look at how you can secure your initial development job.
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