What is App Developer? What does an App Developer or an application developer need & is there anything different from a traditional programmer? Application programmer salary like in the labor market? Let's answer these questions in the article below. 

What is App Developer?

App Developer Career Overview, What is App Developer?

App Developer is an application developer. These apps are intended for computers or on mobile devices. Therefore, in addition to the title of App Developer or general application programmer (with programmers specializing in writing PC applications), we will see some other names such as Mobile App Developer (mobile application developer). ). Some units also specify each role according to specific needs such as PC App Developer, Mobile App Developer, in which Android App Developer (Android platform application developer), iOS App Developer (established iOS platform application developer) and Windows Phone App Developer (Windows platform mobile application developer) ...

What does App Developer need?

   1. Have basic knowledge of programming

To be an application programmer, you must have a basic knowledge of programming in general and about each language or tool used in application programming in particular. 

To gain the necessary knowledge, you can apply to study information technology (IT)-related majors in universities. The formal training environment always gives you a comprehensive overview of the profession and expertise, giving you a solid foundation to develop into the future, especially if you have ambitions to advance. high in the tech sector or want to build a startup of their own. 

However, if you are not too ambitious, do not want to spend too much time in school, or you are in the group that is looking to change careers at the age of 30, formal training is not a a wise choice, especially in this era, is not as focused on the issue of degrees as before.

To save time, money and quickly access reality, you can take short courses in programming at technology training centers. These centers always have courses available with a variety of times, costs & types, suitable for you to choose from. Some centers are such as Nordic Code r Saigon, Aptech (HCMC) or Hanoi Aptech, Codegym (Hanoi) ...

   2. Choosing the main platform

In fact, programmers often don't have many platform choices at first. Most of it is because of the demands of the job to become proficient. You can choose your preferred platform such as desktop application, web application or mobile device application based on Android, Apple, Window, Symbian…. Being able to program cross-platform applications is also an advantage. 

When you have a sufficient basic knowledge about programming in general and application programming in particular, you should still choose for yourself a main platform to pursue. This gives you a direction from the beginning without being rambled or lost, helping you to go deeper and deeper in the profession.

   3. Update new trends & platforms

Focusing on a particular type of expertise does not mean ignoring others. The world of technology evolves every second. With each passing day, your phone no matter how modern it is, will become obsolete compared to the world the moment you wake up. So, never forget to keep an eye on the "world" and its changes every day. 

Especially if you are paying attention to the position of Mobile App Developer, there are many places where you can both update, learn, online development programs such as iOS Dev Center, Android Developers Training ... for example. 

   4. Hone professional skills with real personal projects

A programmer is like a craftsman. The more you practice, the more products you make, the better you will improve. Every day, creating, constructing, testing and repairing will help you to see your problem and find a kimchi for the job. 

If you cannot afford or cannot think of anything, actively participate in groups or technology communities, participate in activities or projects to supplement or "sharpen" professional skills. Hundred or used manually! 

   5. Supplement related knowledge

Take Marketing classes or business skills classes to form a systematic mindset and have a multidimensional view of the application you build. When other departments look at an application, you will easily fill the gaps in your project or product, making it more perfect. Also, do not forget to learn and cultivate soft skills for your work. Because if you don't know how to connect, you forever can only be a safe code writer, unable to break through into a good programmer. 

App Developer is no different than traditional programmers

App Developer is no different than traditional programmers

The application programmer is still fundamentally a programmer with complete programming background and full IT knowledge. They can create products based on their own imagination and needs or on the request of others, but both are passionate about code and create life through the command line. The difference we see here mainly lies in the centralization of each person and the platform on which they will create their applications. Specifically, mobile application developers often delve into various types of mobile platform applications, web application developers create web browsers or related applications while traditional programmers. Usually focuses on computer software development.

Salary of an App Developer

Up to the time before the Covid 19 pandemic (February 2020), a new traditional developer in Vietnam usually ranges from 7-15,000,000 / month, highly skilled, long-experienced people. The salary difference in the year over year is also much higher, ranging from 20-45,000,000 / month depending on the position, depending on the unit. The salary of an application programmer is also included in this framework. 

However, since the beginning of the pandemic, most organizations have plans to cut staff or wages. Light also decreases from 5 - 10% / month, heavier or for those with a salary of 30,000,000 or more, the income is reduced by 20-30%, or have to do more tasks. 

Fortunately, in the last months of the year, the situation is more positive. After a period of silence, technology projects have shown signs of flaring up, recovering and developing strongly due to the increasing demand for business, online activities in general and mobile device platforms in particular. So, if you are thinking of starting your career as an App Developer, get started now, don't wait.