Work, Play, and In-Between: Exploring the Role of Work Context for Informal Web Developers

Web development is rapidly becoming a routine activity for informal as well as professional software developers. One variable that distinguished segments of this population was the context in which they did web development—work or nonwork. This paper explores the role of context using a sample of 504 respondents who completed an online survey about web development practices and attitudes.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2006
• Where: VL
• Authors: Mary Beth Rosson, Sue E. Kase
• Keywords: Distinguished Segments, Languages, Professional Software Developers, VL 2006, Web Development