{"id":36928,"date":"2020-08-17T10:00:55","date_gmt":"2020-08-17T14:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/?p=36928"},"modified":"2020-08-17T10:30:59","modified_gmt":"2020-08-17T14:30:59","slug":"the-pros-and-cons-of-one-person-software-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/the-pros-and-cons-of-one-person-software-development\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pros and Cons of One-Person Software Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-36934\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Pros-Cons-square.png\" alt=\"software development\" width=\"280\" height=\"280\" \/>When it comes to software development, we usually imagine big companies with numerous teams of software engineers engaged in large-scale projects. The noise of open spaces, constant collaboration, brainstorming, and team-building events are all familiar attributes of the day-to-day software development reality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, such a collaborative working style isn\u2019t universal. There are at least three scenarios when software engineers work alone:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Freelance software developers who work as independent technology consultants.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Software developers who work in one-person IT departments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Software developers who participate in projects without a team or have a unique specialization.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But why do software specialists happen to work alone? For some professionals, solo work is a well-weighted decision that comes from their intention to manage their working activities independently and to choose projects, technologies, and customers freely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For others, solo work is just a conjunction of circumstances. Their teammates can leave a company or can be laid off, or the projects they participate in might require just one specialist with specific knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So, whether you are thinking about starting a software development career on your own or you have already engaged in a solo working style, this article can be good food for thought. We will analyze every scenario of one-person work to discover the benefits and challenges that are characteristic of each of them, as well as explore the skills needed to be a successful independent software developer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Freelancing: Being Your Own Boss<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Some start their freelancing path right from college, others switch to freelancing after getting their experience as team players. Oftentimes, tired of corporate life, unsatisfied with projects and salary, and inspired with the role models of self-made icons, such as\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/satoshi-nakamoto-changed-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Satoshi Nakamoto who changed the world<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0by inventing bitcoin, engineers of all grades decide to start their own one-person business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/insights.stackoverflow.com\/survey\/2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Stack Overflow\u2019s 2019 Developer Survey<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, almost 10% of software developers permanently work as freelancers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-36929\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/one-person-software-development-developer-types.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"751\" height=\"882\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But what motivates software developers to go freelance?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">More freedom and flexibility of the working style, including the timetable, workload, and types of projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A greater focus on their preferred tech stack. As a freelancer, you are always free to reject projects that aren\u2019t interesting for you technology-wise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Broader working geography. Not only can you collaborate with customers from all over the world, but you can also choose the country to live in without being attached to a specific office location.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can control your income and substantially increase your average paycheck.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While freelancing may sound like a dream, this freelancing freedom has a flipside.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You are the only one who can fill your working hours.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0No one else can bring you projects or customers on a silver platter. Finding jobs over and over again may take a lot of time while your effort can be rewarded much less than you expected at the start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It\u2019s also impossible to ignore the importance of soft skills for\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon\/dp\/B073X6GNJ1\/makithecompsi-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a successful developer\u2019s career<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Freelance software development requires tech-minded people to become their own sales and marketing managers to promote and sell their services and competences, as well as communicate with customers, technology vendors, and third-party software providers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your income can be unstable.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Logically, if there are no customers on the horizon, you won\u2019t get paid. What\u2019s more, even if you have stable projects and customers, they can delay or postpone payments, so you\u2019d better have some money set aside for paying your bills during a dull season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can get overloaded.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0While some freelancers might have idle time, others can hardly find a free minute. By getting engaged in multiple projects, it\u2019s easy to end up with more tasks than you have ever had or can physically bear. As a result, many freelancers exhaust themselves by working day and night without day-offs and vacations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Other issues freelancers often face are loneliness, lack of time for learning, knowledge gaps, and a huge responsibility for every aspect of their professional activities. Some specialists find\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.to\/jameesy\/why-i-gave-up-freelancing-to-become-an-employee-578f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">freelancing disadvantages<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0critical, which makes them return to the habitual office-based work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Say \u2018Yes\u2019 to freelancing:<\/span><\/em><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0if you aren\u2019t afraid of challenges and are ready to become your own business manager wearing multiple hats. It\u2019s also a good choice for specialists with\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/soft-skills-remote-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">well-developed soft skills<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and great self-discipline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Say \u2018No\u2019 to freelancing:<\/span><\/em><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0if you got used to the stability of office work and regular monthly salary and you don\u2019t feel like managing related activities (accounting, customer communication, reporting, etc.) by yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Working in a One-Person IT Department: Being a Generalist<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On the one hand, the number of full-stack software developers all over the world keeps growing. This means that more and more enterprises are interested in a broader set of software developers\u2019 skills and prefer specialists who can handle front and back-end technologies equally well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-36930\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/one-person-software-development-developer-employment-status.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"732\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On the other hand, smaller businesses often don\u2019t want to invest in a dedicated IT department but prefer hiring a programmer who can handle a broad set of software-related challenges. Thus, organizations might look for a professional who is experienced in software development, system and network administration, information security, and other aspects of a digital enterprise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">My first employer was exactly like this. At our company, there was just one in-house professional who developed software solutions, supported all the corporate IT infrastructure, and was responsible for physical and virtual security.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Such multitasking can be attractive for software specialists in many ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can work on diverse IT aspects. There is almost no risk of being stuck in a rut. Generalists can get engaged in versatile activities, which can boost their engagement and prevent them from feeling bored.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your only customer is your employer. When specialists manage internal software and infrastructure, their workload and results don\u2019t directly depend on their employers\u2019 customers, which guarantees the income and stream of tasks are stable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can constantly extend your professional outlook. Since generalists deal with diverse tasks, they have to level up their skills and knowledge constantly. You can\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/programmers-convince-boss-upskilling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">convince your boss to invest in your education<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and enroll in the most relevant training or dedicate your time to self-education.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">At the same time, generalists may stumble upon the downsides of their professional path and even get criticized by their more narrow-focused colleagues. The potential pitfalls include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Knowing everything without knowing it in-depth.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Being a generalist often means doing many things without being a true expert in any of them. Generalists have a very broad range of duties and can lack the opportunity to focus on specific technologies. As a result, their degree of knowledge might be inconsistent across technologies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In this regard, software development professionals highlight that even though companies think they look for generalists, in reality, they expect their employees to have deeper knowledge in at least one specific domain. This narrower specialization, aka\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/generalists-specialists\/#:~:text=In%20Order%20To%20Specialize%2C%20You,but%20no%20generalists%20are%20specialists.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">T-shaped knowledge<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, makes generalists closer to specialists and increases their market value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Demonstrating poor outcomes due to multitasking.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Having to juggle tasks, generalists may find it difficult to fulfill their duties properly. The lack of time management and project management skills can also end badly, as an employee may forget some tasks, confuse their priority, or do some of them incorrectly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lagging behind other software developers.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0When you work alone at a particular company, you are laser-focused on this company\u2019s needs and may ignore industry trends and technological updates. As a result, you may become a one-company specialist who can hardly apply your expertise in any other environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Say \u2018Yes\u2019 to generalism:<\/span><\/em><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0if you are interested in various aspects of the software development domain and don\u2019t plan to specialize in a particular technology. It is also a good career choice for those who are keen on infrastructure support and are ready to become multitasking professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Say \u2018No\u2019 to generalism:<\/span><\/em><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0if you are digging into a specific software development area and want to become a narrow specialist; if you aren\u2019t ready to deal with both software and hardware at once; if you prefer working in large IT departments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Solo Work: Reckoning on Yourself Only<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-36936\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/solo-work.png\" alt=\"software development\" width=\"280\" height=\"280\" \/>Sometimes even being employed by a large company, programmers still have to work alone from time to time. Here are a few examples when this scenario is possible:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">An outsourced specialist gets engaged in a project without his or her team. There might be a customer\u2019s team on the other side, but a programmer still works without the support of their mates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A specialist works in a small team and is responsible for a specific technology, with no other specialists sharing a similar specialization.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For some programmers, this scenario can be optimal for several reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">They don\u2019t have to compete with colleagues having similar expertise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">They can learn their technology\u2019s ins and outs and apply their knowledge in complex projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">They can collaborate with global teams and get experienced in cross-border communication.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Like other styles of independent work, solo work also has its drawbacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">No peer support.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0You don\u2019t get the chance to ask for advice or discuss a challenge with your peers. As a result, it is easy to make a mistake that can have a major detrimental effect on the project.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To avoid mistakes, it\u2019s reasonable to actively use corporate knowledge sources. Some companies\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iflexion.com\/sharepoint\/knowledge-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">use SharePoint as a knowledge management system<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0or a corporate wiki, others offer guidance on various aspects of software development projects, ready-to-use storages with custom code, developers\u2019 life hacks, and expert recommendations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">No breaks.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0If a project lasts long, it can be hard to take a vacation or a sick leave, because there is no similar professional to back you up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">No chance to keep silent.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0You also have to be good at communication to comfortably collaborate with customers and third-party teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Say \u2018Yes\u2019 to solo work:<\/span><\/em><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0if you are well-versed in your domain and are ready to take project-related responsibilities without help from colleagues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Say \u2018No\u2019 to solo work:<\/span><\/em><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0if you are not confident about your knowledge and aren\u2019t ready to handle tasks without extra support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your Must-haves for a Successful Solo Career<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Regardless of the working scenario, the life of an independent software developer isn\u2019t easy and brings many challenges to those who chose it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So what qualities and skills should a good independent software developer have?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One of the greatest challenges of working alone is to take on the roles of different specialists. So apart from being a tech pro, you have to extend your competencies with\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1617292397\/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">must-have soft skills<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, including communication, and time management, as well as set up your reporting and accounting processes if you are a freelancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is also about taking full responsibility for every decision you take and every piece of code or service you deliver. Since there is no one to prevent you from failing, you should be ready to face challenges and always have a plan B.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">At the same time, a solo career is a great chance for software specialists to try themselves at various domains of software development, boost their hard and soft skills, and forge unique competences. As a solo worker who is away from the teamwork pressure and competition, you can show more impressive results, be more productive, and happier with the job you do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover 3 common scenarios of one-person software development and learn skills that will help you succeed and avoid failures while working alone. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1205,"featured_media":36932,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[14560,162228966,183,415,1883271],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-36928","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career","category-education-2","category-entrepreneurship","category-guest-post","category-productivity-2"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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