A developer who builds websites and web applications, handling frontend interfaces, backend services, or both.
What web developers do
Web developers build pages, components, and applications that run in browsers. Frontend developers translate designs into responsive interfaces. Backend developers build APIs and manage databases. Full-stack developers cover both. Many also handle deployment and performance optimization.
Training path
Web developer paths include a bachelor’s in computer science or design, a coding bootcamp, or self-teaching paired with a strong public portfolio on GitHub. Practical experience matters more than credentials for many employers.
Stacks
Common stacks include React, Vue, or Svelte on the frontend and Node, Python, Ruby, or PHP on the backend. Static site generators like Astro and Next, headless CMS platforms, and Jamstack patterns are now mainstream.
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