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Tash Jayasinghe
CibbuanoWeb Developer
July 31st 2006 00:37
Web development is a blanket term that can be used to cover all the people who plan, build, and manage a given website. Web development professionals are responsible for conceiving, designing, building, programming, populating with content, branding, marketing, supporting, and managing websites. The Web offers a non-stop world. When the going is tough, a Web developer has to deal with with server migrations, download times, and site crashes in a virtual space driven by databases. Web developers typically work long hours, either as part of an in-house staff, professional service, or consulting organization, or on a contract basis. At smaller organizations, the Web developer will wear a variety of hats; at a larger organization, his or her role will be better defined.
The job of the Web development team is to create a compelling website. Typically, these websites are designed to support a business or organisation. Web developers have to come up with a strategy for the website usually in concert with the client. They figure out the hardware that the site should use, the software necessary to make it function properly, the design and navigation that will get the public to use the site in a way that will support its business, and the information that will keep users coming back. Web developers also program the site so that it functions effectively, adding tools like community discussions and newsletter sign-up capability. They also set up reporting tools and databases to record traffic to the site and what visitors are doing there.
Experience with scripting and markup languages such as HTML, XML, CGI, and Java is required for many production and programming positions. Knowledge of Web development tools such as Acrobat and Dreamweaver can be invaluable. In addition to technical skills, companies want to hire people with a good knowledge of how the Web works, experience using the Web for research, and knowledge of trends in e-business. Across the board, the ability to work effectively with a team and communicate both in writing and orally will be necessary. Organizational and project-management skills are critical to production, and many roles require the ability to persuade others who don't necessarily report to you.
Salaries vary enormously through various web development positions. The salary is going to depend on the skills and experience you possess, company size, industry, and location. Generally, salaries range from $35,000 – $80,000 the lower end for those with less experience and those with more experience can earn in excess of this upper limit. As in any of the other IT professions, Web developers must continually update their skills. Computer technology changes in the blink of an eye. The skills that helped you get your last job might not help you keep the next.
The job of the Web development team is to create a compelling website. Typically, these websites are designed to support a business or organisation. Web developers have to come up with a strategy for the website usually in concert with the client. They figure out the hardware that the site should use, the software necessary to make it function properly, the design and navigation that will get the public to use the site in a way that will support its business, and the information that will keep users coming back. Web developers also program the site so that it functions effectively, adding tools like community discussions and newsletter sign-up capability. They also set up reporting tools and databases to record traffic to the site and what visitors are doing there.
Experience with scripting and markup languages such as HTML, XML, CGI, and Java is required for many production and programming positions. Knowledge of Web development tools such as Acrobat and Dreamweaver can be invaluable. In addition to technical skills, companies want to hire people with a good knowledge of how the Web works, experience using the Web for research, and knowledge of trends in e-business. Across the board, the ability to work effectively with a team and communicate both in writing and orally will be necessary. Organizational and project-management skills are critical to production, and many roles require the ability to persuade others who don't necessarily report to you.
Salaries vary enormously through various web development positions. The salary is going to depend on the skills and experience you possess, company size, industry, and location. Generally, salaries range from $35,000 – $80,000 the lower end for those with less experience and those with more experience can earn in excess of this upper limit. As in any of the other IT professions, Web developers must continually update their skills. Computer technology changes in the blink of an eye. The skills that helped you get your last job might not help you keep the next.
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