Why so many software engineers are unemployed?

Software Engineers are unemployed for two reasons: It is ridiculously easy to fire software engineers. This is unheard of in other industries, but commonplace in IT industry. There is an oversupply of software engineers.

Is there a demand for software engineers?

The demand for software engineers has been on the rise for quite some time now, and shows no sign of stopping. Software developer employment is projected to grow 21\% by 2028, which is faster than the average projected rate of growth for all occupations (5\%).

What is the future of C language in software development?

The future of software development is parallel programming. We will need a lot of parallel processor to build intelligent software in many areas. C and C++ are the language for building that kind of systems. When you understand C, you really understand how computers, operating systems and algorythms work.

Will programmers become obsolete in the future?

Nevertheless, for “programmers to become obsolete” would require a much more advanced artificial intelligence, or intelligences. And it is entirely possible that, by then, we might be asking this same question about every single profession on Earth.

Is programming a ‘geek activity’?

We’ve ushered into the age of technology, and if programming was considered in the 60s and 70s a “geek activity,” today it has become one of the most respectable, high-paying jobs one could get.

Is low-level programming really that bad?

I’m not saying low-level programming is bad. But when learning how to program, the important thought process should be on how to take a problem-description to code, and not on how the machine stores bits. Low-level programming is very important for programmers who interface write device drivers, and for compiler writers, etc.