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experience = "A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified."
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example = "IBM Rational"
category = "Development environment software"
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inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Keysight Intuilink Connectivity Software"
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inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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[[tools]]
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inDemand = false

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category = "Object or component oriented development software"
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release = "2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks"

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