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An interesting list. I wonder how realistic it is though. The trend seems to be in specialization not generalization. I imagine the argument could be made that you would need an understanding of all of these but specialize in one or two. Of course most of these are just making sure you’re just well rounded.

10 skills developers will need in the next five years | 10 Things | TechRepublic.com

With the recent changes in the economy, a lot of developers are focused on their short-term job prospects. At the same time, it’s important to make sure that you get the most bang for your buck when it comes to taking the time and energy to learn new skills. Here is our list of 10 skills you should be learning right now to make sure that your resume is relevant for the next five years.
1: One of the “Big Three” (.NET, Java, PHP)
2: Rich Internet Applications (RIAs)
3: Web development
4: Web services
5: Soft skills
6: One dynamic and/or functional programming language
7: Agile methodologies
8: Domain knowledge
9: Development “hygiene”
10: Mobile development