This research aimed to propose a framework based on the multi-criteria analysis to aid decision-makers in selecting suitable software programmer applicants. In this study, an experiment  was conducted on the basis of several stages. First, decision matrix was proposed for selecting  suitable programming applicants based on multi-measurement criteria   (structured   programming,    object-oriented   programming,   data   structure, database system, and courseware engineering),  with each criterion comprising two sub- criteria  (GPA  and  Soft  skills).  In  addition,  a   number of  alternatives  were  generated based on the intersection of the criteria of the  applicants. Then, the proposed decision matrix was developed by distributing the courses based on  the Software Engineering Body  of  Knowledge  (SWEBOK)  standard  and  expert  opinions.   Subsequently,  the ranking of the applicants was performed by the developed decision matrix u.....

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