"In my previous role, I was the only Web Developer, as I worked for a small company. This meant I had to design, develop, upgrade, test, and implement all of our client's web applications. I also frequently had meetings with clients to determine what their needs and requirements were. I spent a portion of my week researching competitor's content and monitoring our own progress so I could improve our processes when necessary."

"In my previous role, I used HTML, CSS, PHP, SQL and JavaScript. I would say I have a beginner's knowledge of PHP and SQL, but I am proficient with JavaScript, HTML and CSS as I learned how to use them at school. I am a quick learner, so I would be happy to learn any other language you use or further develop my skills."

"I originally started working as a copywriter five years ago and enjoyed seeing the results my content on client's websites could bring. I wanted to be more involved with obtaining results for clients, so I pursued web development instead and went to school for it. I really enjoyed the work I was doing in school, so I knew I made the right decision when I joined my previous web development team."

"Yes, I had a client once that was unhappy about the colour scheme of her website, even though it was one that we came up with together. I explained it was a simple fix and showed her different colour swatches to find one she was happy with. Once she found a new colour scheme, I updated the website, and she was happy."

"There are a variety of ways to reduce web page loading time. The first thing I do is reduce image sizes, combine and minify CSS, JavaScript, and HTML, and clean the web code. I will then check the speed of the website with Google PageSpeed Insights and make further changes if necessary."

"I always use and recommend HTTP 2.0 over HTTP 1.1 because it is simpler and faster. HTTP 2.0 has a higher loading speed, less broadband consumption, improves communication between browsers and allows the website to rank higher in search engines. Ultimately, HTTP 2.0 greatly improves web application performance."

"I think one of my greatest skills is my creativity. With so many web applications out there now, helping clients stand out is important, so developing a creative website is necessary. My creativity coupleaded with my in-depth coding knowledge allows me to be a great web developer."

"One of my most challenging web development projects was with a client that wanted their website to feature a small 8-bit game on one of the pages. I don't have a lot of software development experience, but the client insisted, and I wanted them to have their dream website. It was a huge learning experience, but I was able to input the game and the rest of the design aspects the client was looking for."

"Yes, I have been a freelance web developer for five years, so I always worked directly with clients. Having no team to rely on has made me a stronger web developer. It has improved my customer service skills greatly as well, so I can connect with a variety of clients to create their ideal website."

"In my previous role, I used WordPress, Drupal, Joomla and Magento. My favourite content management system is WordPress because of how customizable it is. I started using WordPress ten years ago as a beginner and built up to coding and creating a variety of websites on the platform. However, I am happy to learn how to use any content management system."

"One of the biggest differences between developing a website for mobile over desktop is the way the user interacts with each site. For example, mobile websites must have links users can tap while desktop websites have clickable ones. Similarly, dropdown menus must be more user-friendly for mobile sites, as the space the user has to navigate on their phone is much smaller.

Finally, the orientation of the website is different on both platforms. Mobile websites must look good and be functional vertically, as that is how users will look at them on their phone. Desktop sites are landscape and thus have much more room for navigation and design."

"I enjoy working in an open space with a web development team. I like to consult my colleagues on problems I have or to get their opinion on my work, so having an open space and working closely together allows me to do this. I am very flexible though, so I can easily adapt to any type of environment."

"I keep up with current industry trends and news by following a few online magazines. Smashing Magazine is one of my favourite magazines for designers and developers. They post articles about current trends and techniques that I can apply to my work. I also follow some more senior developers on social media, such as Jeff Atwood, Jeffrey Zeldman, and Brad Frost. This allows me to catch up with web development news and trends in my personal life as well."

"When clients ask me questions about web development, I ensure to use simple language and leave out any industry terms. Many clients benefit from visual explanations, so I will show them my portfolio or similar examples of what they're looking for to further explain my development process."

"To ensure there are no errors in my work before launching a website, I follow a pre-launch checklist. It includes tasks, such as making sure the links work, setting up SEO keywords and content, and inputting pictures where they're meant to go. I then give the entire website another once over myself and ask a colleague to do it as well for a fresh pair of eyes to check for mistakes."