In the 2015 Skill Up Survey Packt talked to more than 20,000 people who work in IT globally to identify what skills are valued in technical roles and what trends are changing and emerging. Responses from the App Development community provided us with some great insight into how skills are rated across multiple industries, job roles and experience levels.
The world of App Development is highly varied, and can be super competitive too, so we wanted to find out what industries are best for those just entering the market. We also discovered which technologies are proving to be most popular and where can you earn the best salaries.
We also had some very specific questions for which we wanted answers.
- How relevant are desktop developer skills?
- Which is the most popular platform for mobile development?
- Is functional programming the way of the future?
- What is the essential software choice for professional game development?
Some of the results were surprising! Here’s a taster of our findings…
If you are looking for your first role in App Development, the Government sector pays well for those with less experience. But competition is fierce – with under 5% of those working in this sector having less than 3 years experience.
Unsurprisingly, Game Developers reported the lowest average salaries across all industries. It’s clear that Game Developers work for love, not money! However, which type of Developer earns the most and which industry sector is the most lucrative?
Experienced Developers can find out who pays the most to utilize all of your expertise and experience. Also discover what Developers are building and what technologies they are using….here’s a sneak peek:
And finally, what about the future? What is going to be the Next Big Thing? Wearables or Big Data perhaps? Is there a place for desktop in the mobile age?
Read the rest of the report to see what skills you need to build on and which technologies are poised to take the App Development world by storm so you can get ahead of the competition!