Web Design and Development Resource Guide

Web Developers: A Jack of All Trades

As a web developer you'll need to know not only how to write good code, but also how to collaborate with designers, create features that people can use, and invent new programs and software that will get the job done.

Get ready to flex your creative muscles, because every day in the life of a web developer presents new challenges.

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Know Your Stuff

The increasing popularity of the web has made talented and well-trained web developers a hot commodity in today's job market.

Unlike the early days of the internet, employers are now looking for web developers with at least a bachelor's degree in web development or computer science, as well as a few years of work experience.

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A Professional Perspective

To succeed as a web developer, "you must write good code," says Roger Braunstein, a senior web developer. "This requires attention to detail, autonomy, pride in your work, a thirst for learning, and of course, good problem solving. You have to be able to adapt to change and work well with other programmers."

Read the full interview with a senior web developer