If you have worked as a developer and have in-depth knowledge of at least one high-level programming language, you can take the certification exam. You must pass a 130-minute, 65-question exam and ...

Both are high-paying jobs, but if we were to talk specifically about software developer vs. web developer salaries, the former usually offers a higher median annual salary.

Is it possible to be an awesome web developer without doing competitive programming? This question was originally answered on Quora by Steven Grimm.

The average tech salary has broken six figures for the first time, according to a report from Dice - though some developer skills are more valuable than others.