Computers And Technology Essay, Research Paper



DATABASE DEVELOPERS/PLANNERS

Databases are a collection of data arranged for ease, speed, and clarity. They are used

mostly to keep records or files all together. For example, a doctors office might use a database to

keep all of his patients records organized in one place. Or a business employee might use a

database to store all of his clients information, such as their addresses, phone numbers and

general client information. Businesses that use databases may include schools, computer

companies, universities, financial institutions, insurance companies etc. In order to use databases,

there needs to be someone to develop and design the database. These people are called Database

Developer, or, Database Analysts, as they develop and analyse databases.

Database developers design, install, update, modify, maintain and repair computer

databases. They also modify and update existing databases by developing current programming

codes. Database developers are responsible for creating computer programs and collecting,

analyzing, and storing and transmitting information.

Some of the developers obligations may include:

 providing technical support for existing databases

 modifying existing databases

 planning/designing databases for new clients

 programming databases for a variety of applications

For newly graduated developers, a bachelors degree in computer science is not necessary,

but is preferred and recommended. Although, for more advanced positions, a bachelor or a

master s degree in Computer and Information Systems is required.

The average annual salary for a database developer, in lower positions, range from

$32,000-37,000. Whereas, for higher positions the salaries can range anywhere from $47,000-

75,000. However, the salaries depend on the education: the higher the education, leads to higher

salaries.

Most occupations for database developers require previous experience. Good written and

oral communication skills are as well required. Database developers need to be able to work well

independently, as well as working as a member of a team. As computers are becoming more and

more essential to our every day lives, the future prediction is that there will ne more people

wanting an occupation in the field of computers. The future outlook for this field in computers is

greatly increasing. As more and more companies grow, they will need to use of bigger databases,

and as a result there is a need for database developers.

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