Here are 29 essential hard and soft skills for Java developers:
Hard skills:
- Object-oriented programming (OOP)
- Java programming language fundamentals
- Java frameworks (e.g. Spring, Hibernate)
- Multi-threading and concurrency
- SQL and database management
- Web development (e.g. Servlets, JSP, JSF)
- Java testing frameworks (e.g. JUnit, Mockito)
- RESTful web services and APIs
- Java Virtual Machine (JVM) internals
- Java memory management and garbage collection
- Algorithms and data structures
- Version control (e.g. Git)
- IDEs (e.g. Eclipse, IntelliJ)
Soft skills:
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management and prioritization
- Continuous learning and improvement
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Leadership and mentorship
- Creativity and innovation
- Customer focus and empathy
- Resilience and perseverance
- Conflict resolution and negotiation
- Emotional intelligence
- Accountability and responsibility
- Ethical behavior and professionalism
- Business and domain knowledge.
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