How long would it take to become a pro Web Developer?

Spending 4 hrs / day

[pizzaguy]

Hi fellows,

I would like to become a professional web developer. Currently I have basic knowledge of php, html and css and I can only do very few things with the rapidly growing technology. I already created two web sites and making money through adsense. However, I know this will not last long. I would like to learn all the stuff to become a professional web developer and run my own business.

I am thinking about sacrificing 4 hrs / day to learn all the stuff. As I already told you I do have very basic knowledge of some stuff. So for an average person who spends 4 hrs / day how long would it take to become a pro?

I would really appreciate your advices..

Thanks in advance..

[bucknasty]

First it took me about a year to find out that dreamweaver was actually better than frontpage or golive. Pretty much know everything about dreamweaver, (through trial & error). But now as a designer I believe I'm a Professional at it. Next it took me about another year to figure out how to compile apache, php, mysql, phpmyadmin, and perl from source. (I tried the WAMPP and XAMPP, but I learned that sometimes I'd need much more freedom with the code. Next I thought if i had come this far, then i'd better learn everything about search engine optimization, wich took me 6 months or so, so now I'm in the process of learning how to market my websites. Maybe I guess it took me about 3 1/2 yrs., to get where I am now, but I learned everything by way of trial and error from using info in forums and online tutorials. Probably spending the cash to go to college or buying some total training CD's, one could learn everything much quicker than I did. Sometimes looking for help from other people online, one could spend all together 6 months or so sorting out what's exactly right. I guess I'm at 80 - 90% there from what I'd consider to be a complete Webmaster.

[pizzaguy]

Thanks for your comments bucknasty. I wonder what do you do now? Are you a freelancer? Work for a company? Run your own web development business or a webmaster operating some web sites?

Thanks in advance..

[lorax]

It really depends upon how you define "pro". Some "pros" specialize in a niche service area. Others - like me - are jacks of all trades (much harder to be a pro in more than one area).

[JohnRoy]

> I would like to learn all the stuff to become a professional web developer and run my own business.

If you spend 4 hours per day, every day, for 12 months, (and you're not stupid :)) you would be a pro.

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[sngh_pranav]

hi i m new in this field,Plz guide me so that i can learn how to design the web.

[roosevelt]

Hmm.. Web Developer really is a conjunction of two things. And that is Web Programmer and Web Designers. Basically designer focuses primarily on design and they have a better idea on the colors, rule of third and other design related cool things (its hot).

And then Web Programmer on the other hand has a better idea of content management, the technical side of the website, and others.

If you would like to become both, its possible but might take you sometime.

From my experiences I am a better programmer than a designer... god knows why or how.

If you would like to become a pro, you need to learn from th e pro. Don't waste your time reading free tutorials online, because most of novice just like you starting out or showing their newly learned talents. Here's the resources you need and some dedication to be a master in no time.

Web Design
-> Adobe Photoshop CS3 from TotalTraining.com
-> Website Design Extreme Makeover from TotalTraining.com

Web Programming
-> PHP & MySQL by Joshua Mustofa from www.vtc.com

You don't really have to learn apache server, linux or SSH unless you own a dedicated server, but it is recommended.

And you will learn lots of new things, ways to troubleshoot and common things through experience :).

Good Luck!

[scraptoft]

If you set your mind to it and work hard for those 4 hours each day for 12 months you can become very advanced.

Are you sure of the exact business type you want to start yet? A webmaster, web developer or web designer? You will need to define exactly where you will want to be in 12 months time to enable you to get the best of those 4 hours.

As touched on above a "jack of all trades" could well be the best if you want to become a webmaster.