It is commonly believed that software developers are unsociable and not good at communication. The reality, however, is very different. All successful developers have to be good at communication.

As a software developer, there will be times when you have to explain technical ideas or situations to non-technical people. To be able to do so, you have to communicate in such a way that makes the information accessible and understandable to everyone. This may include both verbal (meetings or discussions) and written communication (documentation or emails).

At the beginning of your career, you might not necessarily understand the importance of communication as you will simply be given tasks to complete. However, as you gain experience and get ahead in your career, you will appreciate the importance of communicating effectively.

As a senior developer, you might have to communicate with your junior developers to explain problems or solutions, or with the business team to ensure that you fully understand the business requirements. You might also have to conduct technical sessions for knowledge-sharing purposes.

Therefore, ensure that you keep interacting with people and read up on resources that will help you to communicate effectively and teach you how to address audience. Good communication skills will not only help you to ace that interview but also be valuable to you throughout your career.