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Become a Professional Web Developer: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Become a Professional Web Developer: A Step-by-Step Guide

Your first goal should be to quickly learn the fundamentals of all aspects of web development (often referred to as "the full stack"). You'll learn a lot of things, but not very deeply. This is simply about assisting you in determining which area you enjoy the most and developing some broad skills so that you can appreciate and handle a wide range of problems regardless of where you end up specialising.


Learn the fundamentals of HTML


The information and appearance of what you see in your web browser are controlled by the Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). Starting there will provide you with a User Interface with which you may interact with your code and see the outcomes. This will become increasingly useful as you progress to more sophisticated languages. It's not a good idea to code in the dark.


Learn the fundamentals of JavaScript.


JavaScript is the web's native scripting language, and it's supported by all major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer, and many others). There's probably a lot of JavaScript code behind every website or online application you've ever used. JavaScript is also gaining popularity on other platforms, such as servers, desktops, and mobile devices.


CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)


Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is an acronym for Cascading Style Sheets. It's used to make the HTML elements on your page look and feel different. Follow this free Mozilla tutorial to learn the fundamentals, and then use CSS-Tricks to solve the most complex CSS issues (use the search feature on the top right).


Learn how to use jQuery.


The most popular JavaScript library of all time is jQuery. Despite the fact that certain newer frameworks make jQuery less relevant, if you're looking for work, jQuery will almost certainly be part of the job description (and interview) for many years to come. To learn jQuery quickly and effectively, I recommend starting with the jQuery path at FreeCodeCamp. After that, go to the official jQuery learning site for more information.


Learn a well-known phrase. Framework for JS


Frameworks make working with a language or technology easier by addressing and resolving some of the technology's most pressing issues. The creation and popularisation of frameworks have benefited greatly from JavaScript. Every week, it seems like a new JavaScript framework is announced as the next de-facto standard. To find out which one is the most popular in your market, visit the job boards or do some Googling.


Java


Java is a widely-used programming language that can run (nearly) anywhere. Sun Microsystems was the company that created it (now owned by Oracle). Android apps are written in the Java programming language. It's also possible to utilise it to create desktop programmes and, of course, web applications (either as a stand-alone backend, or coupled with JSP). It's mature and reliable, and there are numerous resources available to help you learn Java. It's also one of the most extensively taught Object-Oriented Programming languages in colleges and institutions worldwide.


C#


C# is a Microsoft programming language that competes directly with Java. It was not extensively supported on non-Microsoft platforms until recently, but that is gradually improving. It's object-oriented, like Java, and can be used to create not only Web applications (either as an independent backend or in conjunction with ASP.Net), but also desktop applications. If you're a Windows user looking for a more constrained programming environment, C# might be the way to go.


Python


Python is an excellent language for getting things done quickly, despite not having a large name corporation behind it like Java or C#. It's pretty simple to learn, and it's becoming increasingly popular every year. This is a good language to get your teeth into if you don't like the others.


JavaScript


We've previously covered JavaScript if you've been following along since the beginning. With the introduction of Node JS and the widespread use of npm (the Node Package Manager), JavaScript on the server will only grow in popularity in the next years. It's well worth the time to learn.


Ruby


Ruby is a strange bird. People who are completely enamoured with it. It's among the top ten, but its growth appears to be decreasing. The language itself is a hybrid of functional and imperative programming styles. I encourage giving it a try; who knows, maybe you'll become a fan. For years to come, there will be enough of Ruby work. However, you should double-check the listings in your area to guarantee that at least a few businesses have been infected with the Ruby bug.


Experiential Learning


After that, you'll need real-world experience. Working for someone else is the only way to gain real experience. Personal projects are beneficial, but they are insufficient to make your job market competitive. There are a few ways to obtain real-world experience.



1. Take part in an open-source project.


Because of GitHub's popularity, there are millions of open-source projects with open issues (bugs) simply waiting for someone like you to address them. Putting your contributions to some well-known opensource projects on your resume is a terrific method to establish and increase your credibility. Code Triage is the finest resource for determining which projects to donate to. Code Triage allows you to choose your favourite project and will bring you a new open issue every day to your mailbox.


2. Volunteer to help a friend or family member


Find a friend or family member who owns a business and create or enhance a web app or website for them. Just make sure you choose wisely; you'll need to choose the correct-sized project and the right family member to avoid any awkward issues down the line. It should ideally be a project that you can finish in less than 90 days and a person with whom you have a good working relationship. You shouldn't be hesitant to admit when things aren't going as planned, and you shouldn't be scared to say "no" or "back off" on some demands or expectations. Also, make sure that if any of you ends up bailing for any reason, your relationship will not be forever damaged.


3. Volunteer for a charity or a non-profit organisation


Working with non-profits and/or charity is a really gratifying method to obtain actual experience. You might approach a local charity or non-profit that you care about and offer your assistance. You can also utilise the website Catch a Fire to locate a project in which you can assist. Finally, if you stick to Free Code Camp's programme and acquire all of their certificates, you'll have access to non-profit projects where you may put your knowledge to good use.


4. Work for a Living


In my experience, if you take this path and then obtain a job or go freelance, you will undoubtedly regard it as subsistence labour. You can get work on sites like Upwork, Fiverr, and PeoplePerHour, but you'll have to keep your rates modest and accept that you're simply doing this for the experience.

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