Today Monday, September 13, programmer's day is celebrated.A date not chosen at random, because it must always coincide with the two56th on the calendar;So, in leap years, it advances one day.The reason is to make a wink to the programmers themselves, since with an eight -bit code that amount (two56) can be represented with different characters.
This holiday was born in Russia 1two years ago, at the request of a programmer -Valentin Bal- and seeks to provide greater recognition to the profession, which represents one of the main job opportunities for the great demand for talent in the sector, good conditionsand a salary normally above average.
In Spain, the number of programmers exceeds 300.000 and the supply exceeds the demand, which according to data from the Infojobs Employment Portal has doubled in this last year.Already before the start of summer it amounted to more than 6.000 vacancies, with an average gross salary greater than 3two.000 euros (variable according to experience), compared to the average salary in Spain, which is around two5.000 euros.
Why this proliferation of programming in the workplace?According to DOOFinder, software company specialized in smart search solutions for eCommerce, present in 54 countries and with more than 5.000 clients, the main reason is that the programming is behind much of the activities of our day to day (APP of our mobile, websites, electronic devices, online purchases, video games and an endless list).
As in all sectors, within programming there are divisions and specialties that require specific skills and knowledge.It is for example the case of artificial intelligence, an emerging technology with many applications, which makes it indispensable.For this reason, Doofinder experts highlight the main characteristics that a programmer must have to develop their work linked to artificial intelligence;an area leading the present and future of the programmer profession.
1.Programming languages in an AI environment
Python is one of the most common programming languages, which works very well with AI due to its dynamism and flexibility.Also R, very indicated for cases that require different computing or individual analysis on servers.And, of course, Java is always a safe value, for the huge amount of bookstores (many of them Open-Source) available, and because its VM allows the development of AI on different platforms.One of the oldest languages in this field is LISP, which works with lists to show the information.Another habitual language is Prolog, which combines programming and logic, suitable for creating knowledge systems.And among the most leaders, Elixir, the programming language behind WhatsApp, for example, with a code that is executed in separate processes and raises the productivity of the equipment.
two.Much more than computer science
Contrary to what is usually thought, to be a programmer it is not essential to have studied computer science or a similar career.There are even programmers without a specific title or disciplines away from the scientific-technical field, although it is also true that programming requires a high level of knowledge, for example, in the field of engineering or mathematics.From knowing statistics and calculation of probabilities, to multivariable calculation (differential, vector, infinitesimal) or linear algebra, so that the students of one of the different computer careers will always have a more solid base.It is also highly recommended to know how to make data structures, such as gradients, hashing or binary trees.
3.Big Data
One of the main pillars of AI is data analysis, that is, the ability to accumulate a lot of information and process it effectively, logically and quickly.In addition, programmers in AI should have an important analytical vision and knowledge in IoT and robotics, since it is the basis of these technologies.
4.Soft skills (soft skills)
Programming is usually associated with lonely work, but the reality is that it is a teamwork for which it is necessaryoutside the work environment), as well as supervision.
Likewise, programmers in the field of AI must have good empathy skills, since it is an imminently human quality of interpersonal communication, very necessary to contextualize situations of interaction and include them in algorithms.
Creativity is also fundamental for these programmers, because every day they face a new problem and, on many occasions, they will have to invent a new solution.AI is a relatively young terrain and the amplitude of areas in which it is applied grows every day.
5.Constant training
The AI marks the scenario of this century and as an emerging technology it is constantly evolving, which often leads to the skills of the programmers are outdated.Therefore, being willing to learn new technologies, skills and languages periodically is essential not to get stagnant professionally.Likewise, developers are professionals already predisposed to make mistakes and spend hours trying to find a solution.
These five factors significantly determine a good programmer in the AI area, although not complying with some of these criteria does not mean not being able to devote to development, since these are skills that can be acquired with professional effort and experience.
For Leandro Pascual, Cto de Doofinder, “the AI has stopped being a competitive advantage to become a fundamental requirement and factor of our day to day.Like so many other innovations (mobile phones, house connectivity and street...), it is no longer a plus, it is an imperative necessity ”.
Along these lines, Leandro Pascual clarifies: “Today, AI needs a human team to do reviews, updates or reprogramming, and the better the development team is, the better the AI that they build.In Doofinder, we are well aware that it is our team who develops our technology and works constantly in improving it.It is exciting to see how a human team uses technology to put it at the service of customers, of people, to improve their day -to -day experience ”.
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