A developer is someone who can take a mock-up of a website and bring it to life through coding. This professional often has a background in programming and they will be proficient in several different coding languages like HTML, ASP, JQUERY, AJAX, and SQL. Additionally, they usually have a vast knowledge of website platforms, front-end frameworks, plugins, and databases. Excellent technical background Advanced to expert coding skills Strong understanding of functionality Can build some or all of a site from scratch