Front End Developer
If you like designing websites and applications, coding in html/css/javascript, and making sites user-friendly this role is for you.
A Front End Developer creates and enhances the visual and interactive aspects of websites and apps. They ensure a seamless user experience across devices using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks.
Skills you’ll need: React.js, Node.JS, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Amazon Web Services, Angular, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Computer Science
Front End Developer
If you like designing websites and applications, coding in html/css/javascript, and making sites user-friendly this role is for you.
A Front End Developer creates and enhances the visual and interactive aspects of websites and apps. They ensure a seamless user experience across devices using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks.
Skills you’ll need: React.js, Node.JS, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Amazon Web Services, Angular, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Computer Science
Recommended credentials
Introduction to Front-End Development
Course 1 of 9
Programming with JavaScript
Course 2 of 9
Version Control
Course 3 of 9
HTML and CSS in depth
Course 4 of 9
React Basics
Course 5 of 9
Advanced React
Course 6 of 9
Principles of UX/UI Design
Course 7 of 9
Front-End Developer Capstone
Course 8 of 9
Coding Interview Preparation
Course 9 of 9
Getting Started with Front-End and Web Development
Course 1 of 11
Introduction to Software Engineering
Course 2 of 11
Designing User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX)
Course 3 of 11
Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript
Course 4 of 11
Developing Websites and Front-Ends with Bootstrap
Course 5 of 11
Getting Started with Git and GitHub
Course 6 of 11
Developing Front-End Apps with React
Course 7 of 11
Intermediate Web and Front-End Development
Course 8 of 11
Get Started with Cloud Native, DevOps, Agile, and NoSQL
Course 9 of 11
Front-End Development Capstone Project
Course 10 of 11
Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation
Course 11 of 11
Career resources
A web developer’s job is to create websites. While their primary role is to ensure the website is visually appealing and easy to navigate, many web developers are also responsible for the website’s performance and capacity.
A web designer creates the layout and design of a website. In short, they make a site look good.
A front-end developer creates websites and applications using web languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript that allow users to access and interact with the site or app.
React is a popular library among web developers thanks to its open-source, elementary design. If you’re unfamiliar with its use cases, consider the look and feel of the applications you use daily.
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