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Think of how many websites you interact with on a daily basis? From banking to booking a spot at hot yoga, our lives are now online. Unsurprisingly, t<\/span>he majority of software developers now develop for online users, a trend that\u2019s expected to continue as more companies seek cross-platform consistency for their customers. In fact, <\/span>according to the Bureau of Labour, software development is expected<\/span> to rise by 30 percent<\/span> between now and 2026, making it <\/span>one of the highest projected growth rates of any occupation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The question is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Web Development?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Web development<\/a> is the creation of websites and web applications that are used online and run in a web browser. Strictly speaking, the term \u201capplication\u201d refers to a coded (software) program that runs from an operating system, such as a desktop computer or mobile device. However, websites have become so responsive and interactive that there is now little difference from a user perspective between, say, ordering a pizza online and ordering a pizza with a downloaded app.   <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Web development is closely related to the job of designing the features and functionality of apps (web design). The term development is usually reserved for the actual construction of these things (that is to say, the programming of sites). The basic tools involved are programming languages called HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), and JavaScript. There are, however, a number of other programs used to “manage” or facilitate the construction of sites that would otherwise have to be done “from scratch” by writing code. A number of<\/span> content management systems (CMS) fall into this category, including WordPress, Joomla!, Drupal, TYPO3, and Adobe Experience Manager, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Become a Web Developer?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it’s possible to find work as a<\/span> Web Developer without having completed any formal education, a command of relevant programming languages is required. In fact, p<\/span>rofessionals in this field must be committed to ongoing learning to stay on top of changes and updates to languages, tools, and trends. Unsurprisingly, <\/span>Stack Overflow\u2019s 2018 survey of Web Developers found a direct correlation between technical competency and salary, with the increasing demand for Developers only increasing the importance of skills development. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, the job market for web developers is expected to grow another 15 percent<\/a> by 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help meet demand, BrainStation, offers diploma programs<\/a> and certificate courses<\/a> in Web Development, both online and at our campuses. These courses were designed to be collaborative, replicating the kind of working and learning experience Developers would experience in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s worth pointing out that an Associate\u2019s or Bachelor\u2019s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field often provides useful professional skills as well, simply as a context for understanding the technological or client services landscape. <\/span>As in other high-tech fields, it\u2019s important for Web Developers to network and to keep learning, since new programming dialects and techniques are always coming into play. Apart from certificate courses, panel discussions, and workshops, you can also stay current by contributing to an open-source commons such as GitHub or Bootstrap.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does a Web Developer Do?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daily tasks for Developers can vary widely, depending on a number of different factors. Typically, though, these can include: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n