Traits of a Great Programmer

Effective assessment for the next generation of coders

With an ever-growing demand for workers with computer programming skills, how can higher education ensure, it teaches and assesses student coders effectively to prepare them for the 21st century workplace?

1. Programming challenges:

Online Coding – Leet Code, Geeksforgeeks, Hacker Rank, Code Chef, Code Wars, Codecademy, Project Euler, Top Coder, Coder byte, Hacker Earth.

Digital Portfolio – GitHub, GitLab, Stack Overflow, LinkedIn.

2. Skills for working in Programming Languages:

Software Programmer: Java, Python, PHP, Web Developer, Mobile Application Developer, Game Developer, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, and Data Scientist.

Frontend Development: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Web Framework: Node.js, Django, ExpressJS.

Database: MySQL, MongoDB.

Version Control: Git, Azure

Framework: .Net, Angular

Library: React

Methodology: DevOps

Automation Platform: ServiceNow

CRM Platform: Salesforce

3. Hackathons:

TCS HackQuest, Lumen Quest, EY Techathon, Virtusa Jatayu Ideathon, Cognizant Bluebolt, Accenture Hack Diva, HackWithInfy, Quest Global Ingenium, L&T Techgium, Smart India Hackathon (SIH), Tata Technologies InnoVent.

4. Skills

5. Certifications

• Oracle Certified Java Programmer
• Python for Everybody Specialization
• C++ Certified Associate Programmer (CPA)
• Drupal 8 module development
• Advanced PHP programming
• Certified information systems security professional (CISSP)
• Offensive security exploration expert

6. Interview Problems:

• Data Structures - GeeksForGeeks.
• Algorithms - GeeksForGeeks, Hackerrank
• Coding - LeetCode, CodeChef
• Certification - Coursera
• Programming Problems - TechieDelight.
• Proving Correctness and Analyzing Complexity - Minko Markov.

7. Build Projects

At least 5 projects