computer programming
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms (e.g. object oriented programming, functional programming) and of programming languages.
computer programming — the techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms (e.g. object oriented programming, functional programming) and of programming languages. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 86.3/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. ESCO classifies it as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 22 occupations in our catalogue, including Web developers, ICT application configurator, application engineer, and artificial intelligence engineer.
Occupations that require computer programming
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Frequently asked questions
What is computer programming?
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms (e.g. object oriented programming, functional programming) and of programming languages.
What category of skill is computer programming?
ESCO classifies computer programming under the knowledge category, specifically in the software and applications development and analysis subcategory.
Is computer programming an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 86.3/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. Prioritise this skill only when it directly enables paid work today — plan for AI to absorb more of it every year.
Which jobs require computer programming?
In our catalogue, 22 occupations list computer programming as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include Web developers, ICT application configurator, application engineer, artificial intelligence engineer, battery simulation engineer, battery system engineer.
How transferable is computer programming between industries?
ESCO tags computer programming as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is computer programming the same as GCC?
Yes — computer programming is also known as GCC, Ada, ALGOL, Visual Basic .NET, Visual Basic, HyperTalk, AppleScript, or Ceylon. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn computer programming?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands computer programming and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.