I receive
monthly requests from students seeking guidance or people in professional
reconversion, here are the questions that are submitted to me most frequently.
Introduce yourself?
Web developer and
project manager experienced for more than 15 years; I had the opportunity to work on digital projects in different
sectors and to manage teams (AXA, Basque Popularize, CEVA, ...), as well as on
Web and Cloud integration projects (CIC, Remy Martin, Warner ...). Founder
since 2009 of the agency Idtonic.com, well surrounded by web pros (web design,
ergonomics, photo, video,) we work together to achieve innovative projects
tailored to customer needs.
Can you
describe in a few words what a web developer is?
It is often
a technician who takes charge of the management and
implementation of a digital project (web or mobile applications, websites), it
translates the functional needs of a client in a computer language that the
server understands. We are now talking about a full-stack developer, in other words, it implies that we intervene at all levels (front-end and
back-end Web software development,
database management, deployment, version management, system administration).
What
training did you follow?
After a
computer management DUT, I did a master in engineering application development
and information systems. But the most important training is the experience
gained in my first job as a developer in Canada.
What are the essential abilities to be a developer?
Curiosity, originality, perseverance and a lot of sense. But we must above all be aware of
the needs of the client, i.e., find the
best solution for a project while respecting deadlines. Finally, it is necessary to be well
organized in his work.
What is the
biggest difficulty in this business?
The reality
is that we are often in a hurry in this business, especially in agile development,
which is why it is very significant to understand the customer's request
to get it right. Indeed each project is different and sometimes it is difficult
to estimate the time that it will take us. So I would say that knowing how to
take a step back on your work and that of the collaborators is essential.
How is a
project going?
We analyze
the client's needs to make a technical proposal. If this proposal is accepted,
a kick-off meeting or Kick-off is organized to start the project. We start by
working ergonomics, then graphic design, and finally development and graphic integration. Then we perform a series
of tests in different environments (different browsers, screen sizes, different
devices like tablets and mobiles). Finally, we present the project to the
client who validates or who possibly requests retouching.
How is a
team made to carry out a web project?
All the
agencies work differently. Usually, there
is a person in relation with the customer, it is essential, it transcribes
customer requests, refines them if necessary. Then a developer for the server
(back-end), an integrator specializing in particular technologies (front-end),
a web designer to produce the illustrations and create interfaces and a project
manager who drives our entire team. Afterward,
a person may have several caps depending on the size of the project.
How do you
see this job in a few years?
It is rather
complicated to predict, in 2016 the digital trades have as the wind-up, data analysis with Big data, machine learning has given rise to new
jobs as Data Cruncher, Data Analyst, Data Scientists.
There is also artificial intelligence and bot programming that opens up new
opportunities. After that it's always the same principles of logic, we just change language or technologies. One thing
is certain we are far from the "webmaster" of the 2000s, which brings
together all trades (web design, ergonomics, development, and integration), it will adapt and specialize.
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