Gen Z Software Developers

Mogaka Polycarp
2 min readDec 27, 2022

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Often called “digital natives,” they have grown up surrounded by technology and have had access to a wide range of resources and tools that their counterparts may not have had. This has given them a unique set of skills and knowledge that make them well-equipped to succeed in the rapidly-evolving field of software development.

Although I don’t belong to this group, I’m always intrigued by their energy, approach to problem solving, and passion for the latest technology trends. This is what needs to be leveraged.

One reason why the new generation of developers may be better equipped is that they have had access to a wide range of programming languages and frameworks from a young age. With the proliferation of online resources such as online coding tutorials and open-source projects, it has become easier for young developers to learn and experiment with new technologies. This means that they can adapt to new technologies and programming languages more quickly than older developers who may have learned only a few languages during their careers.

Another reason why the new generation of developers may be better equipped is that they have grown up with social media and other online platforms, giving them a strong understanding of how to effectively communicate and collaborate with others online. This is an increasingly important skill in the world of software development, where teams are often distributed and remote collaboration is the norm.

In addition, the new generation of developers has also had access to a wide range of tools and resources that have made it easier to develop software. This includes integrated development environments (IDEs) that provide a range of features such as code completion, debugging, and version control, as well as cloud-based platforms that allow developers to deploy and host their applications with ease.

Overall, the new generation of developers is well-equipped to succeed in the field of software development due to their access to a wide range of programming languages and frameworks, strong communication and collaboration skills, and a range of tools and resources that make it easier to develop software.

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Mogaka Polycarp
Mogaka Polycarp

Written by Mogaka Polycarp

Software Engineer, creative thinker passionate about creating Applications and data solutions

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