We surveyed 1,080 app developers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical app developer. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as an app developer?
Low
High
Working as an app developer typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that app developers are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.
Can I learn to become an app developer?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as an app developer typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as an app developer?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as an app developer.
Do app developers work full-time or part-time?
73% of app developers work in full-time roles while 27% work part-time.
Is being an app developer stressful?
Low
High
Stress is not uncommon amongst app developers, with daily work sometimes being quite demanding.
Is being organized important as an app developer?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being an app developer.
How competitive is the workplace for app developers?
Low
High
App developers see mild competition in their workplace.
Does being an app developer require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
App developers will have to sometimes face time pressure on the job.
Are app developers allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
App developers are afforded a certain level of ability to express themselves creatively, compared to other careers.
Do app developers have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
App developers have high flexibility in the direction of their work, allowing them a lot of freedom in how they accomplish their goals.
Is being an app developer physically demanding?
Low
High
Work as an app developers is rarely physically demanding, making it a suitable option for those unable to perform physically strenuous tasks.
Are app developers exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
App developers tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being an app developer require attention to detail?
Low
High
As in many careers, attention to detail is quite helpful for app developers.
Does being a good app developer require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as an app developer.