What does a developer do?

What is the best practice to include the developer's area inside a user's account options?

• In the concept, normal users see an option for "signing up as developer" then they would receive access to developer's options. the normal way which I got inspired of a site and don't sure whether it's a standard design pattern for this kind of situation or not is this: But I think of some innovations. These two ways came in my mind: 1) After signing up as a developer via the link at the bottom of the user's normal account links (same as in the top image); Hereinafter user will see two big tab buttons to choose the desired section: 2) From the first showing a link to developer's area beneath a page flipping effect where user could both sign up and use options (Or maybe put the sign up option for developing at the bottom of left links such as the first image, I don't know). Which one do you suggest and why? Do you know any better concept? Finally the aesthetic aspect is important to me but beside usability and user's convenience. Thanks

• Answer:

  What is the intent of your site? Who are these users? What is there technical skill level? How experienced are they with programming? Will it be used on mobile phones and tablets? You'll need to answer a lot of similar usability questions before going with a solution. In general, I would suggest an options user account settings page with an option to "Set user type", with a large button per user type. Then include an expanded list of "developer only" links in the primary system menu.