Write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic.
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I work as a computer programmer. Part of my job is to write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic. Context: We use Microsoft Azure software and Microsoft Visual Studio; the work draws on computers and electronics, engineering and technology and mathematics. Language and context: [language, existing code] Goal: [what it should do] Constraints: [style, performance, security] Propose an approach, then write the code with comments and tests. Propose the approach first, then the code with comments and tests, and point out security risks.
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Importance 4.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Write computer programming code.. Also involves: Modify software programs to improve performance..