If you’re confused about what web development is and what all this term encompasses, then the following blog will help clear up any confusion and answer any questions you might have.
Web development is a broad term that refers to the non-design oriented aspects of creating a website such as coding and writing markup. The combination of these tasks are the essential building blocks that develop websites from the ground up and make them accessible over the Internet.
Web development can range from creating electronic business and social network applications, to creating plain text pages and involves programming elements that enable websites to function according to the owner's specifications and requirements.
Some examples of these elements include:
There are many advantages of becoming a professional web developer, including the the vast amount of job opportunities and that the median salary is $67,990. Web developers also have the ability to be creative and to have their work viewed by people all over the globe.
Contrary to what some people might assume, professional web developers don’t necessarily need a strong background in mathematics or science. Besides creativity and a willingness to learn, students who want to succeed in this field should prioritize cultivating the following qualities:
Hocking College in Nelsonville, OH offers a Website & Application Development Program. In two years, students can graduate with an Associate of Applied Science in Website & Application Development degree.
Students who enroll in Hocking College’s Website & Application Development Program will learn the following skills:
For more information on this program, contact the Computer Science Program Manager Tasha Penwell by email at penwellt31810@hocking.edu or by phone at (740) 753-7181.