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Activity 1: Overview

Discover the inner workings of a software development team and gain insights into the roles and skills that power this dynamic field.
Team of developers working together around a table with papers and a laptop.

Welcome to ‘Meet the software development team’

Software is developed by a team. Discover the inner workings of a software development team and gain insights into the roles and skills that power this dynamic field.

In this activity, you’ll learn about the various roles within a development team and how they work together during the development process. You’ll explore the steps involved in creating and deploying software. You’ll also find out about the skills required in development. This includes not just technical skills but also the transferable skills needed to succeed in a fast-paced development environment.

Learning outcome

  • Describe the range of roles within software development and the different skill profiles needed to succeed.

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