Beliefs, Practices, and Personalities of Software Engineers: A Survey in a Large Software Company

June 6, 2016

There has been an increasing interest in what makes great software engineers [1] as well as in the personality of software engineers [2]. It is widely believed that personality traits contribute to the success of software professionals [3] [4] and software projects [5].

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Pond, founded in 1965, is a progressive, full-service architecture, engineering, planning and construction firm serving government, corporate and private sector clients throughout the U.S. and globally. With more than 550 employees, we are an award-winning firm with a solid reputation for excellence in design innovation, service quality and client satisfaction. We are unique in that we offer leading-edge consulting solutions to help clients manage projects from concept to completion – and everything in between – with confidence and clarity. Our full-service capabilities and dedication to service offer clients the experience, expertise and responsiveness that make us leaders in the industry.

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Pond, founded in 1965, is a progressive, full-service architecture, engineering, planning and construction firm serving government, corporate and private sector clients throughout the U.S. and globally. With more than 550 employees, we are an award-winning firm with a solid reputation for excellence in design innovation, service quality and client satisfaction. We are unique in that we offer leading-edge consulting solutions to help clients manage projects from concept to completion – and everything in between – with confidence and clarity. Our full-service capabilities and dedication to service offer clients the experience, expertise and responsiveness that make us leaders in the industry.

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