Development is a more varied area than we think. We know that development involves more than just making websites or apps; the development area is vast. In development, many developers specialise in different types of development. Just as in healthcare, where there are different types of doctors specializing in different parts of the body, in web development, there are many areas of specialization.
Let me explain further and provide information about all the types of developers. Some developers are skilled at making websites, some have experience in developing apps, and others excel at making websites more user-friendly. Depending on your requirements, you need to hire the appropriate developer. Their expertise in one area does not mean they cannot work in other areas of development. Furthermore, within one field, there are several categories. Developers are experts in a particular category, but they can also work in other categories.
Let me provide an example to illustrate what I mean. In web development, there are various categories of websites: blog websites, e-commerce websites, service websites, organization websites, etc. Some developers specialize more in specific types of website development, but that doesn’t mean they are not skilled in developing other types of websites. Perhaps they focus more on specific types of website development.
Based on my research, I have identified 10 developer fields. Let me break down each category:
- Front-end developer: This type of developer specializes mostly in UI/UX. They focus on adding more visuals to the website to make it more appealing to end users. They analyse the user interface and create new interfaces to enhance user experience.
- Back-end developer: These developers specialize in resolving issues within websites and focus on server-side development. They manage all programming languages used for website development.
- Full-stack developer: These developers are proficient in both front-end and back-end work. They handle all back-end and front-end development. Since they work on both, the development process may take longer. Usually, different individuals handle these tasks, depending on the company’s needs. Full-stack developers do not necessarily receive double the salary; there are terms and conditions, but their salary is typically higher than that of other developers.
- Mobile app developer: As the name suggests, mobile app developers create programs for iOS (using Swift) and Android (mostly using Java/Kotlin). They implement phone features, integrate APIs, and conduct testing to ensure quality. Mobile app developers also work on mobile UI/UX design, a key skill. They constantly test to ensure a smooth user experience and provide regular updates to enhance user experience.
- DevOps Developer: DevOps developers are responsible for software development and operations, bridging the gap between developers, testing, and operations teams by integrating CI/CD.
- Data engineer: Data engineers design, construct, and maintain raw data architecture. They work closely with data scientists and analysts to implement data pipelines and ensure data accessibility and usability for various analytical and operational tasks. They also integrate and optimize data modelling and ensure data security and compliance.
- Game Developer: Game developers handle all coding to create and develop games. Game development requires different coding than standard coding for mobile and computer software to ensure smooth gameplay.
Each type of coding is unique and requires different methods. Similarly to healthcare, where there are many specialists in different fields, in coding, there are specialists in different types of coding. Everyone is highly skilled in their field, but the methods vary.