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Activity 2: Summary

In our next activity, you'll explore how to start a career in software development.
Illustration representing a reflection on assessment.

Now that you’ve had a glimpse of the factors to keep in mind when aiming to become an ethical computer developer, you’ve also learned about data protection and how to handle data-related problems.

In our next activity, you’ll explore how to start a career in software development. You’ll take a closer look at the skills necessary for developers and explore the various industries that hire developers, which go beyond the typical software development companies.

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