2006-10-04 19:27:40 · 7 answers · asked by atul m 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Neither is "better".
They each make an important contribution and each is highly valued.
I just happen to have been a tester, my salary was comparable (often higher) to the developers, and my efforts were sincerely appreciated both by my employers and coworkers.
Either career offers plenty of opportunities and lots of $$$ if you're good!
2006-10-05 06:16:48 · answer #1 · answered by 1993 FLSTF 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tester can be kickedout and can get dime a dozen. A good developer is very difficult and companies will not risk loosing him/her because they will join the competitor next day. I know, some cases where the guy resigned morning and by afternoon he started literally working for a bigger competitor on a similar project.
2006-10-05 02:40:08 · answer #2 · answered by anonymouslook 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They require different skills and ways of thinking -- some people can do both, some people are better at one or the other. What are you asking about? In terms of job opportunities and salaries, developers probably do better.
2006-10-05 02:31:42 · answer #3 · answered by Fix My PC Mike 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
developer is better but harder :) and developer would get more money, tester is a loser programmer :)
if programmer is good then you don't need a tester
2006-10-05 02:29:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Developer is better
2006-10-05 02:44:19 · answer #5 · answered by H@ri 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no, you get payed less and you have less prestige
2006-10-05 04:02:21 · answer #6 · answered by Diego 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No.
2006-10-05 02:29:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anand 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋