<p data-start="189" data-end="386"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;">Web development is a broad field, and professionals usually specialize in different areas based on their expertise and the type of projects they work on. The main types of web developers include:</span></span>

<h3 data-start="388" data-end="417"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;">1. Front-End Developers</span></span></h3>
<p data-start="418" data-end="740"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;">Front-end developers focus on the </span></span><strong data-start="452" data-end="472"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;">user-facing side</span></span><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"> of a website. They create everything users see and interact with, such as layouts, buttons, navigation menus, and overall design responsiveness. Their primary tools are </span></span><strong data-start="642" data-end="671"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;">HTML, CSS, and JavaScript</span></span><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"> , often supported by frameworks like </span></span><strong data-start="708" data-end="737"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;">React, Angular, or</span></span><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"> Vue.js.</span></span>

<h3 data-start="742" data-end="770"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;">2. Back-End Developers</span></span></h3>
<p data-start="771" data-end="1094"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;">Back-end developers work on the </span></span><strong data-start="803" data-end="818"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;">server side</span></span><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"> of websites and applications. They handle data processing, database management, and server logic. Commonly used programming languages ​​include </span></span><strong data-start="961" data-end="1001"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;">Python, PHP, Java, Ruby, and Node.js</span></span><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"> . Their role ensures that everything running in the background works smoothly and securely.</span></span>

<h3 data-start="1096" data-end="1126"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;">3. Full-Stack Developers</span></span></h3>
<p data-start="1127" data-end="1451"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;">Full-stack developers are skilled in </span></span><strong data-start="1164" data-end="1207"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;">both front-end and back-end development</span></span><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"> . They can build complete applications from scratch, making them highly versatile. While not always experts in every aspect, their broad knowledge helps them handle projects independently or coordinate effectively with specialized developers.</span></span>

<h3 data-start="1453" data-end="1495"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;">4. Web Designers (UI/UX Specialists)</span></span></h3>
<p data-start="1496" data-end="1840"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;">Although not always classified as &ldquo;developers,&rdquo; web designers play an important role. They focus on </span></span><strong data-start="1596" data-end="1620"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;">user experience (UX)</span></span><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"> and </span></span><strong data-start="1625" data-end="1648"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;">user interface (UI)</span></span><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"> design, ensuring websites are visually appealing, easy to navigate, and optimized for engagement. Some designers also have coding knowledge, bridging the gap between design and development.</span></span>

<h3 data-start="1842" data-end="1900"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;">5. DevOps Engineers (Web Infrastructure Specialists)</span></span></h3>


<p data-start="1901" data-end="2126"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;">DevOps engineers focus on the </span></span><strong data-start="1931" data-end="1967"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;">deployment, hosting, and scaling</span></span><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"> of web applications. They use cloud platforms like </span></span><strong data-start="2019" data-end="2050"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;">AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud</span></span><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"> to ensure websites remain fast, secure, and reliable under heavy traffic. </span></span>
<span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;">Most developers start out in entry-level positions before advancing into senior or specialized roles. For example, a </span></span><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;">junior web developer</span></span><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span dir="auto" style="vertical-align: inherit;"> varies by region, but typically ranges from $45,000 to $65,000 annually in the United States. With more experience, developers can progress to higher-paying roles such as senior developer, team lead, or software architect.</span></span>