Web Developer
Transcript: Web Developer Also... Ricky Kresslein Day to Day HTML CSS PHP Flash Javascript Median Wages (2009): $37.02 (wage), $77,010 (salary) Employment (2008): 209,000 employees Projected Growth (2008-'18): 7% - 13% Projected Openings (2008-'18): 72,600 Top Industries (2008): Government; Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Hardware Sources Indoors - Sitting at a desk Communicate by e-mail,telephone and web services (skype, facebook, etc.) Can be structured or unstructured depending on position Repetitive Skills cont'd Layout Design Database Management Development Environment Imaging/Graphic Design Web Development Design, build or maintain websites Perform updates to websites Write, design or edit content Communicate with management or development teams Identify and correct problems Make sure code is valid and structured Ensure compatibility with all browsers, devices and operating systems. Plain and simply, web developers make websites. They give computers instructions on how images and text should be arranged and behave on the screen. Web developers spend much of their time sitting behind a computer, and therefore should know the ins and outs of how they work and how to best manipulate them. They also must have the ability to be creative within a set of constraints set by the client, in order to provide the client with the best possible end product. Web Server Computer USB Storage Device Tools Programming Software Statistics to consider... Summary Report for Web Developers. (n.d.). Retrieved January 31, 2011 from Onet Online website,http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/15-1099.04 Webmaster. (n.d.). Retrieved January 31, 2011 from Bureau of Labor Statistics website, http://www.bls.gov/k12/computers05.htm Shari Trewin, Rachel Bellamy, John Thomas, Jonathan Brezin, John Richards, Cal Swart, Bonnie E. John. (2010). Designing for auditory web access: accessibility and cellphone users. Web Accessibility, 4. doi:10.1145/1805986.1805993 Amaia Aizpurua, Myriam Arrue, Markel Vigo, Julio Abascal. (2009). Transition of accessibility evaluation tools to new standards. Web Accessibility, 36-44. doi:10.1145/1535654.1535662 Skills Keeping up-to-date on the latest technology and techniques in order to provide the best service possible to clients (ex. reading blogs/web news sites). Marketing in order to gain and retain clients. Thinking creatively; putting your own twist on every piece of work you do. Creating a unique end product influenced by a set of guidelines layed out by the client. Making decisions and solving problems. Freelance vs. Employee Maintain a current knowledge of programming languages and design techniques. Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements Work Conditions Employment by Degree Job Description Tasks Critical Thinking - use logic and reasoning to find solutions to problems Operational Analysis - analyzing needs and product requirements to create design Listening - understand what the client wants, asking as many questions as possible. Writing - web developers often need to write copy for client web sites.