TS 13236

TS 13236 addresses the occupation standard for database application software developer/programmer, focusing on how this job is defined, classified, and assessed in terms of the characteristics a practitioner should have. The standard frames database-oriented application development as a professional role with a defined scope and an evaluable competency profile.

The technical context of database application development

In general technical terms, a database application programmer designs and builds software that works with stored data in a controlled, reliable way. The role is not limited to coding; it also involves aligning application logic with data structures, query patterns, relationships, integrity constraints, and performance needs. Database-driven applications are central to business systems, transaction processing software, and any application that must read, write, validate, and organize data efficiently.

What this occupational standard covers

• definition of the occupation and the professional profile
• classification of the occupation
• identification of the required characteristics
• measurement and evaluation of those characteristics

The scope also indicates that the standard draws on related references and professional sources, which supports a terminology and ethics-aware understanding of the occupation. More broadly, occupational standards like this one help create a shared basis for training, recruitment, and competency assessment by defining the job in consistent technical language.

The scope mentions equipment, tools, and hardware needed to perform the job, but this summary does not expand those items into a detailed list or numerical specification. TS 13236 should therefore be understood as a professional standard that defines the role and establishes the framework for evaluating readiness in database application software development.