Coding school notes job requirements

Coding Dojo, a coding school for aspiring software developers, released a report Wednesday that evaluates the coding language requirements at some of the largest employers in the United States.

Company officials said their survey involving the top 25 companies in the Fortune 500 showed that none of them just use one coding language for all of their products and services. On average, the research showed they rely on four different languages to operate their businesses.

“Much like any tool or application, companies use different coding languages for different requirements; there’s not a one-size-fits-all option,” said Speros Misirlakis, Coding Dojo’s head of curriculum.

“While specific jobs might focus on a particular language, this research shows that a single language could be a long term dead-end. Aspiring and existing developers must learn coding’s common building blocks and ultimately become fluent in multiple languages to have the adaptability and flexibility for a successful career.”

The research of job openings at the companies showed they seek JavaScript coders, most often. Companies also seek coders who know Java, Python, Ruby and Perl. Technology analyst firm IDC says 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies use Java.

Coding Dojo has campuses in Tulsa, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Seattle, Silicon Valley, California, and Washington, D.C.