Website developer Vs Website designer?

[fisicx]

The form testing is exactly how I do things. I've been an advocate of Luke W's for a long time so endorse your recommendation.

Eye tracking is a very powerful tool as is any of the click trail, heat mapping and other testing tools. Even the excellent fivesecondtest has its role. I'm not so sure we are that far apart in our philosophies, just the use of applications in web development. Not sure how you can build and test a mega menu or checkout in photoshop though?

 

[ORDERED WEB]

From an employment POV a developer usually means being able to code in a language that inst interpreted So I draw the line as

Web designer - Deals with visual look and feel, HTML, CSS <-interpreted markup
Web developer - Programs PHP / ASP / JS and makes the site talk to databases and APIs

There is a middle ground that in reality most web professionals fall into. That is most developers are really comfy with dealing with graphics, PSD's, CSS and HTML, and a lot of Designers are quite comfy with getting thier hands dirty with PHP, ASP and databases

On top of that, most have to be a dab hand at setting up servers etc.

 

[cisprakash]

I think you don't need to confuse about these terms but a short explanation about these:
Web Designer: One who brings some creative ideas and concept regarding web development.

Web Developer: One who actually implements these creative ideas and concept practically.

 

[Mortime Business Software]

Describing the structure of an organisation in terms of the roles that it utilises, rather than individuals, or groups of individuals, or even departments, is highly useful for the smooth and efficient operation of the organisation.

I've been thinking about this over the last few years, and only now am I beginning to understand how roles within fields such as computer science and information technology may interlock to produce a coherent 'machine' that can be used in the production of software artifacts.

Please find some of my notes in the section 'Company structure' on our 'About' page at:

https://www.mortime.co.uk/About/About.php

I think the OP should be able to find a satisfactory answer to his original question within my notes, and I would be most grateful for any criticisms or thoughts that anyone may have.

All the best,

Dave

 

[ferdi2000]

Good website developers and website designers will be able to both program and design. HTML/CSS can be seen as both design and development. I think it can vary depending on the level of customisation.