Explore the essential soft skills that elevate software developers in today's integrated business landscape. Delve into the evolving expectations of developers in a highly distributed work environment, examining the challenges faced by both organizations and individuals. Gain insights into the crucial role of soft skills in fostering meaningful interactions and strong professional relationships. Learn about key soft skills developers can cultivate, including paying attention, collaboration, teamwork, adaptability, self-learning, and accountability. Understand the state of software development, the goals of DevOps, and how these soft skills contribute to meeting the needs of both customers and co-workers in the modern software industry.