O impacto do ensino da qualidade de software na autoconfiança de profissionais egressos dos cursos de tecnologia da informação

Abstract

Software Quality (SQ) is a fundamental element for the development of reliable, efficient systems aligned with market demands, and is a relevant component in the training of Information Technology (IT) professionals. This study analyzed how the approach to SQ in undergraduate studies influences the selfconfidence of computer science graduates, considering its implications for professional performance and the application of good software development practices. The research was descriptive, with a quantitative approach, using an online questionnaire applied to professionals with IT degrees. The results revealed gaps in academic training related to course load, the integration of SQ content throughout the curriculum, and the predominance of a theoretical approach (53.3%), while 20% of respondents reported having no content on SQ during their undergraduate studies. In the professional context, these gaps negatively impact the reduction of failures, the reliability of systems, and the self-confidence of professionals. It is concluded that greater curricular integration and emphasis on practical activities strengthen QS in undergraduate studies, contributing to the training of more confident, technically prepared professionals capable of delivering higher quality software products, as evidenced by the fact that 76.7% of professionals currently consider themselves to have high or very high confidence when applying QS practices in their work.