Interesting Software Challenges Loom. Will The Old Ways Serve as a Guide?

Today's world is full of opportunities for software engineers and programmers. But the skills needed to be successful today are different from decades ago. Python seems to be the "hot" language, but why? Coders are expected to write code that is freer from bugs than in the past. To learn more about the challenges facing modern software practitioners, Design News reached out to two veterans in the space: Larry Smithmier, Practice Lead, Consultant, at Cognizant Softvision, and Anders Holmberg, Chief Technology Officer at IAR Systems. Here is a portion of that discussion. Design News: What skills do software engineers and programmers need to succeed now and in the near future?