Industry’s perception of the relevance of software development education
Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in Southern Africa
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Industry’s perception of the relevance of software development education | |
| Creator | Liebenberg, Janet Huisman, Magda Mentz, Elsa | |
| Description | It is widely acknowledged that there is a shortage of software developers, not only in South Africa, but also worldwide. Despite reports, in mostly quantitative studies, of a gap between the industry needs and software development education, the view the industry has of the new graduates and the problems, challenges and solutions in respect of software development education has not been explored in detail. This article reports on a mixed methods study of the relevance of software development education from the perspective of the industry. The analysis reveals some interesting views held by the industry, as well as by the different generations on their new recruits and the problems and challenges that are faced. The following solutions to the problems are suggested: teamwork; projects and experience; work-integrated-learning and mentoring; technical and soft skills; keeping up to date; career guidance; introspection; and generational awareness. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2015-12-31 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/td.v11i3.66 | |
| Source | The Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in Southern Africa; Vol 11, No 3 (2015); 25 pages 2415-2005 1817-4434 | |
| Language | eng | |
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