We rarely stop to think about who creates websites, how they are designed, what goes into their maintenance, and when they are updated with new information or software. The ease with which all of this takes place is seamless to the user. The people who make this possible are Web Developers. The Web development field is growing quickly. It encompasses any number of activities that involve the Internet. These activities include Web server configuration, designing and building websites, implementing effective e-commerce applications for buying and selling merchandise online, creating content for websites, and figuring out how utilities can make a site more interactive and dynamic. Every website, no matter how simple or complex, has at least one person behind the scenes making sure the site is functioning properly. This book is an ideal and indispensable guide to the Web development field and the numerous and wide-ranging career possibilities within it. Chockfull of insider information regarding recommended educational paths and course work, job descriptions, job responsibilities and opportunities, major employers, interview and career advancement strategies, and future industry trends and developments, this book will richly benefit any reader considering a career in Web development.
