You research how major software companies work:
Google: Teams of 8-12 engineers work on products like Gmail, with specialists in frontend, backend, mobile, infrastructure, security, and data science.
Netflix: Cross-functional teams include software engineers, data scientists, UX designers, product managers, and site reliability engineers working together on streaming features.
Startup Example: Even a 10-person startup has frontend developers, backend developers, mobile developers, and DevOps engineers collaborating on their main product. What does this industry research reveal about teamwork in CS careers?

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You research how major software companies work: 
 Google:  Teams of 8-12 engineers work on products like Gmail, with specialists in frontend, backend, mobile, infrastructure, security, and data science. 
 Netflix:  Cross-functional teams include software engineers, data scientists, UX designers, product managers, and site reliability engineers working together on streaming features. 
 Startup Example:  Even a 10-person startup has frontend developers, backend developers, mobile developers, and DevOps engineers collaborating on their main product. What does this industry research reveal about  teamwork in CS careers?

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Teamwork skills are nice to have but not essential for technical roles

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Professional software development is fundamentally collaborative across all company sizes

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Individual technical excellence is more valuable than teamwork abilities

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Only large companies require teamwork; smaller companies rely on individual contributors

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