Web Development

Web Developers are often confused with web designers, but they differ in that web development is more concerned with coding than the visual aspect. Students in the field must learn how to build a website from scratch – they focus on its skeletal makeup. They want their websites to function efficiently, quickly and without errors. Knowledge is acquired on the use of HTML text editors. Familiarity with CSS, Java and SQL is a must. Some web developers maintain servers as webmasters. Courses are usually taken in networking, programming, web authoring and publishing, operating systems and database management.

As more businesses seek new and innovative ways to reach their audiences, web developers will be called upon to implement the systems that are efficient and user friendly. Like web designers, web developers work in the public and private sector; with companies both big and small. In short, they work for anybody who needs a functional website maintained on a regular basis. Some work part-time and some work as freelancers. No matter how they work, they share the same undying interest in computers and technology, which guides them through their profession. That interest may also lead to a solid income. According to PayScale, the average median income for web developers reaches up to $75,546 per year.