The developments of the World Wide Web applications or distributed work applications that are run over HTTP from a web server to a web browser are all programmed by a web developer. They basically handle both server-side and front-end logic. Implementation of all the visual elements that users see and use in the web applications are involved in this process. It also includes all the web services and APIs that are necessary to power the front ends.
Web developers are found working in all type of organizations, corporations and also in government departments. Now the freelance web development is becoming the accepted norm of the startup world. The ever growing set of tools and technology is helping the freelancers to build more dynamic and interactive web sites.
A huge factor in contributing to the growth of the industry is the rise of easy to use WYS/ WYG web development software which can enable anyone to develop a very basic web page. Although little experience of HTML and programming skill is required to use such software but the basics can be learnt and implemented with the help of help files, technical books or internet tutorials.
Highly skilled freelance web developers can write codes that human beings can comprehend which boosts the operational efficiency of a website as these clearly written codes make a website scalable. The tasks of a freelance web developer include web content development, client-liaison, client-side/server-side scripting, web server and network security configuration. Most recently, web development has become a mean of creation of content management system or CMS which can act as a middleware between the database and the user through the browser.
Freelancers need to have advanced skills regarding HTML/XHTML, CSS, Java Script, server/client side architecture, programming and scripting in one of the many server-side frameworks and also the ability to fully utilize a database.
Freelance web development has impacted personal networking as well as marketing. Despite of only being tools for commerce; the websites are now serving as mean for communication and social networking. With the introduction of freelance web developers to the startup businesses, more and more young enthusiasts are joining this generation of workforce.
In order to succeed in this transformed economy of trade, it is important to consider freelance movement more carefully regardless of being a startup or an enterprise. The perks of hiring freelancers are that they are experts in their own fields. The latest innovations in technology allow freelance web developers to work remotely and help many people to successfully launch and grow their startups businesses. Web development has become a rapidly growing industry with the commercialization of the web. The transformation of communication and commerce by the web development has changed the way consumers find and purchase goods and services. Among various other online retailers, Amazon.com and Buy.com have entirely changed the shopping experience for customers thus extending the web development’s impact at online interactions as well as communication.
The future for freelance web developers in Pakistan is quite bright as the industry is mounting with a rapid pace. Many professional freelancers are providing good development services all over Pakistan. As using web’s trend for online business has proliferated in our country therefore to satisfy the growing need, freelancers are adopting responsive web designing in Pakistan.