4 Jan 2023
Do you have what it takes to become a web developer?
The job of a web developer can be very varied. You may work for one company on their own website or you may work for an agency where you develop multiple websites for their clients. It can be a very highly paid job and quite rewarding at times but it certainly isn’t always a breeze. Although you don’t have to have any formal qualifications to become a web developer, lots of people decide to do a degree in it to give them that head start. Rather than starting out as a junior they may be able to go into a more experienced role.
Often you will find that you are put under pressure to get the work done to a certain deadline. This may mean working late into the night or early starts. Sometimes a job that should have been straightforward and simple can turn in to a bit of a nightmare. If you have other jobs that you were supposed to get done, then they may have to wait until the following day or it may mean you need to put in some extra hours to catch up.
You may decide to be a self employed developer, getting your own clients but if you are not very good at the design or sales side of the business, you may wish to collaborate with others.