Web Developers
What is a Web Developer?
A web developer is a professional responsible for the creation and maintenance of websites and web applications. They play a crucial role in the digital landscape, utilizing programming languages, design principles, and various development tools to build user-friendly and efficient web experiences. Web developers can specialize in different areas such as front-end development, which focuses on the client-side of applications and involves creating the visual elements of a website that users interact with, or back-end development, which deals with the server-side, ensuring that data is processed and delivered to the front-end smoothly. Full-stack developers possess skills in both areas, allowing them to manage the entire development process from concept to deployment. Web developers must stay updated with the latest technologies and trends in web standards, user experience (UX), and accessibility to ensure optimal performance and usability of web applications. Their work also entails collaborating with designers, content creators, and other stakeholders to bring projects to fruition, troubleshoot issues, and enhance site functionality.
Tasks
- Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.
- Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
- Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.
- Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.
- Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
Technology Skills
- Web platform development software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Development environment software
- Object or component oriented development software
- Operating system software
Tools Used
- Computer servers
- Notebook computers
- High capacity removable media drives
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Desktop computers
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Personal computers
Knowledge
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Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Skills
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Programming
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
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Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Abilities
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Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
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Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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Bachelor's degree
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Post-secondary certificate
Awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
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Associate's degree
Work Activities
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Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Detailed Work Activities
- Design websites or web applications.
- Write computer programming code.
- Update website content.
- Create electronic data backup to prevent loss of information.
- Test software performance.
Work Interests
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Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Investigative
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$46850.0 - $157280.0
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.