With tongue in cheek, how about this?
Designer = Dr. Evil.
Developer = Henchmen.
So a designer designs but does not do the real work.
Bob
which is better and mainly what degree is best for both or either. my college has a CIT program but I didn't know if CIS or CS would be better.

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