Web developer

The web developer or web programmer is a programmer who knows in depth one or more programming languages necessary to create a web page. He deals with the design of the site, helped by other experts such as web designers and web masters, as well as maintenance and updating.
In any project where a web developer works, his tasks consist of three parts:

  • drawing the structure of the web page;
  • developing: he builds the web using programming languages and completes the project;
  • maintaining: he updates the web, analyses the information of the project that has completed and he solves technical problems.

Thanks to the latest advances regarding this sector, a developer conceives, designs and develops web applications too, either independently or with a group of programmers and other digital professionals.

How do you become a web developer?

The web developer has scientific studies, with a technical diploma, or a degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, a specialization or a master. There are also specific training courses for web programmers, and platforms to learn the technical knowledge essential to carry out this job, for example: codeacademy.com
The web developer is a methodical person who uses GTD tools to manage his notes and work assignments; he is patient, and bears the stress of complicated projects he completes.
Currently it is a very popular profession especially in some specializations like Joomla, WordPress, Magento, Drupal, Mac, smartphone, iphone, ipad. If you are interested in training and looking for a job as a web developer, you should take a look at the job offers to find out in advance what companies are looking for.

But how does a web developer make money?

If he is employed in an online marketing agency or he is hired by a company, the web designer will have a fixed and/or variable salary, (if established in the contract), based on the results obtained.
If he is a freelancer, he will have a standard rate, which can increase depending on his experience or the amount of work to do.
If you want to start working as web designer, consider the idea to let you know through social networks like LinkedIn, Twitter, Xing; to share your knowledge on the various platforms, to be proactive and to get noticed for your preparation and availability.

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