13 Types of Software Developers 

1) Front End 1:14 2) Mobile 1:38 3) Gaming 1:58 4) Back-end 2:34 5) Application 3:02 6) Data Science 3:33 7) QA / Test 4:10 8) Algorithms 4:44 9) Embedded 5:15 10) OS 5:48 11) DEV-OPS 6:27 12) Full Stack 7:20 13) Language - Compiler 8:05

I do front end, back end, dev ops, and testing, but I suck in all of them. I guess I'm a no-stack developer.

thanks for giving QA guys appreciation, always nice to hear!

Thank you Mr. Xiang for a well thought out and presented list. I've been an application and back-end developer for, let's just say, since "megabytes" were considered BIG. The only category I would add is the database programmer. Similar to a database administrator, in that he/she lays out the different databases and tables so they can be best used by various languages and applications. But more importantly, some databases such as Oracle's SQL have their own embedded languages used for "triggers", "stored procedures" and the like that help keep the database clean, useful, and responsive. These folks do things similar to embedded programmers only with databases. Again, good job on the information.

it's someone used "C" to create python not c++

This is exactly what I need as I pick my classes and apply for internships. Thank you!

this is sick!! I love things to do with programing and front end software developers. I like being creative with digital interfaces

That was super helpful, been looking for a summary of the latest terms used to describe Software Engineers.

As someone majoring in Computer Science, this has been extremely informative. Thank you!

full stack= jack of all trades master of none

Yo, love these videos man, keep it coming :D

Nice :D actually thank u very much, I was honestly searching for some kind of a explenation of all these terms!

Thank you so much for breaking this down! Very informative! I'm thinking I'll start as a Full Stack to get a thorough understanding of all levels, then specialize in whichever I enjoy the most!

Excellent list! I have learned quite a bit with your clear explanations of the differences and existence of each engineer. Thank you.

Well done! You covered a good range and gave good explanations. I wish I had seen this when I was studying for my undergrad. It felt like my choices were basically back end java/c++, front end, databases, AI/research. Now I help make network cards :)

Thanks for making these videos bro, they're helpful.

Like the vids. Keep em coming.

awesome video dude! keep putting stuff out

Thank you for the break down of software developers....BIG help for the next level to enter into.

I'm not even past the intro - and already love it...

The cool thing about being a Computer Engineer is that you get to be all the 13 types at the same time.

Thanks a lot, I feel very misguided because half of my major has been end-user-facing development of applications (and backend for these apps) and I've really disliked it, and since it's been basically half of my major I've been worrying a lot that these were the only career choices and that I may have fucked up the past few years of life with my decision. Your video gives me lots of hope on finding a fulfilling job in the future as I really like the low-level more techinical side of computers, thank you!

I like the way you explain Engineer: Xiang. good job keep on going.

Thank you for this video I really needed a good break down

I'm a human compiler. Feed me some C and 6 hours later I'll shit out some x86

I like it. It's a very nice and comprehensive classification so far. Btw, I am a guy number 9 - Embedded / Firmware engineer.

You sir, not only analyzed and presented "types of software developers" rationally, but in a sophisticated and truthful way! 8. Algorithm - From "Coding" to "Programming" to "Developing" to "Engineering". Software Developing incorporates not only knowledge of physics and chemistry for the hardwares, but MATHEMATICS! Math is the logic and reasoning for ALL SOFTWARE CONCEPTS!!! 9. Embedded - Low level Languages are SOOOO IMPORTANT. ALL YOUR HARDWARES's software are hard coded to function, or else high level software will not function. 13. Language/Compiler - Many people only know how to use a pre-defined language to create software, but not understanding that these languages are already programmed and compiled in machine languages for the hardwares! 0s n 1s!

I'm an indie dev who wrote my own game engine and does all the coding for my own games and I found your break down really solid :)

Thank you for the video and your hard work on making it.

Nice vid, cleared up some of my misconceptions

Great list! Shoutout to QA/Test Engineers! :) Also, I'm glad you pointed out the usual meaning of full-stack. I refer to myself as full-stack, but I mean that I'm comfortable all the way up the stack. So dealing with low level networking on up to being able to work with a ton of technologies well, on up to building an OS (not all coding, just can compile, tweak installation, and get it to boot.) Because of the way it was used with trendy startups it's been watered down, but in my opine, if someone hasn't had years working with many of the technologies up the stack (soft devel+networking+admin experience), I would hardly consider them full-stack.

Excellent Video. Keep up the great work !

that was quite amazing, i never really knew all these classifications.

now I know I am an application dev :D thanks man . . . keep up good work

David, I am a power consumer of RU-vid Video of the highest order. I’ve been asked by RU-vid several times a month to prove that I’m not a robot...which, to be honest, I might be... Once or twice a week I come across someone or something that just gets it spot on... This video and your chill energy are the perfect way to break down this info. Thank you, sir, for being awesome.

Another wonderful video Dave.

Fantastic Job Man! Congrats!

This is great insight. I really appreciate your video.

Awesome!!! is the only word to describe this video. Thank you for making such great content!

Cool! I'm a "full stack" developer! (I'd like to be mobile developer, but my mind is so vague and I'm always switching from one thing to another).

This is super useful, your channel is awesome

Awesome vid! Keep it up.

Hi Dave, does automation process in the Supply Chain Management relate to development...??

Awesome generalization you have done!👍

Thank you for this video! I've just grown interest in programming and this just cleared few things what differences there are.. I did not know what you said about embedded even though I knew some an where interested in it. Now I know a littel more and maybe can find the way I want to go.

Dave you make great videos. Thank you!

A good developer knows all that was mentioned in your video.

Spot on mate, good job :)

Does the OS engineering also include the designing the user interface

Thanks for the explanation. And thanks for the intro addressed to trolls and haters.

Amazing. Thank you 🙏🏽

What about job postings that just have "Software Engineer" as a job title what do they do

Thank you so much for posting this video :)

this video is just amazing!

Sweet descriptions!

Thanks a lot for this video Dave

hey! i need ur help, i was confused in my interest n got that i m more computer oriented then java so i started c# n im currently doing it so aftr it should i directly stcik 2 UNITY 2 devlop games or any other language i must learn. plz reply ASAP.

I love watching your video about software engineering. Useful information

Excellent video. I am a Structural Engineer (Bridge) looking for career change. You summarized it very well. Many thanks.

Thank you Mr Xiang for your time you spend to teach us all this, very informative video. What is your opinion about crm development (salesforce etc) is it good sector to specialise?

Thanks Alot Dave....It was Soo healpfull

super exciting info ! Thanks alot

Thx man. I really appreciate the information.

I too agree that number 12 *Full Stack* is just a slick-sounding term for a *Jack of All Trades, Master Of None* mythical developer. One that is used to do all things barely good just enough to get the wheels moving; specially in small or underappreciating companies that love to hire the bare minimum of staff. To add insult, also at the lowest cost possible "for the experience." Better call it a Unicorn or a good salesman of him(her)self just to get the foot inside the company. Back in the 80s you could pull it off, because there were only three things to know: A single-thread, single user, console-oriented procedural language, a filesystem or local (diskette) database, and the hardware (TSRs, CR byte, serial ports and the like) it will work on. Today "Full Stack" means front-end (JS), middleware (Django), language (python), presentation (CSS, HTML5), DBMS, QA, Version Control, Use Case documenter, analyst, user support, network admin, hardware installer, OS administrator, security expert, router configurator.... Impossible to be very good at all that, much less with technology paradigms changing on a monthly basis! P.S. I'm expecting response from several loud-mouth Full Stack evangelists, all graduates of DevCons and Google searches.

great explanation! thanks very much!

nice dave...you have explained very well...in elaborated way....thank you

You are awesome man!

This really opened my eyes. I got through my first semester of college and did pretty well in programming class (C++). Then I got to thinking, what am I going to do. Should I do applications,games,or websites? Algorithms and all the abstract stuff really pulls me in honestly. Who knows maybe I will eventually get into the other stuff but right now I feel I lack creativity to even approach applications,games,or websites.

Hi Dave, can you update this video with AI/ML Engineers, Cloud Engineers, Big Data Engineers, etc. for 2018/2019?

Thanks, very helpful

Well resumed, i personally also don't like the fullstack name, but it works as the swiss knife developer for startups, do a little of everything without being an expert on all that.

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Very helpful! I'm a recent college grad with some programming background (CS minor) and recently decided I want to become a developer, and needed to understand the different types. I realize that I prefer back-end development. Compiler development also sounds really cool! Can you tell me about the outlook of the job market for this, as well as some resources to learn more about it?

What type of software dev are you?

Could you post you lists in the link area? Either by a word doc or just listing it out. it would really help.

do we learn all these in software engineering ? or are there different courses for each of them

Dave you are a good man. brilliant.

Thank you very much for the video. Good job!

Thanks for adding test/qa to the list

Really loved this! Info + Music 💰

Impressive breakdown of this complex industry.

I ur doing very good job bro ur uploading such a great information to the floks great job bro

Nice.. It educated me a lot. Thanks!

Awesome info. Right to the point. Didn't all the different branches of software developer. I'm heading to one of "those" bootcamps next week. I don't know what branch of developer I'm interested in. I guess I figure that when I get there. GREAT VIDEO. THX

What Camera is being used to film this video ? It's very well made :)

awesome work 😁

hey dave , the tech stack is destroyed how do you rebuild it?

Excellent video, informational and well written.

I got a Treehouse ad before this.

hai bro for 3D game development which os best...??

that's help a lot ,, thank Dave

Really nice. Great English, broad understanding of IT things and interesting speaking. Subscribing.

Great job.

Bro, if you could do some classes on a specific language like python I would DEFINITELY watch them. Your videos are amazing by the way. :)

Quick question: You mentioned Backend developers and OS developers but I'm confused about Systems Developers. If I heard correctly, you kinda said they were synonymous to Backend developers, but aren't OS developers a type of System Developers? Also, I thought system developers work on anything under an application. So does that include Database? I guess Im just confused on the difference between Backend vs. System vs. OS developers

very good man....wish i had a teacher like you

Very clear explanation. Thanks!

What degree do u need for a front end or back end developer ?

can i make my own software .......Which one is the best website to learn it......

I know you said game developers, but what about animation software engineers? They have to make systems for animation development with Open GL, et al. Please make a video on this. I am a "full stack engineer," but this seems more interesting.