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As an entry-level front-end developer, you create websites and applications with web languages that enable seamless interaction. Get started in this career path by building the right skills.
Learn the basics of front-end development
Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, JSON, Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Wireframing, Object Oriented Design, Command-Line Interface, Javascript, Unix Shell, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Pseudocode, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, UI Components, Computer Science, Unit Testing, Code Reusability, Application Development
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Restful API, Version Control, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Responsive Web Design, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), JSON, HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Unix Commands, Back-End Web Development, React.js, API Testing, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, Python Programming
Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, Javascript
As an entry-level front-end developer, you’re expected to know the basics of web languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to craft how users navigate the site or app. You need to have strong skills in attention to detail, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication, in addition to technical skills. Explore our free resources below as you take the first steps in your front-end development career:
Find your career track: Web Development Career Paths: Explore Roles & Specializations
Test your skills: Front-End Development Skill Assessment
Watch on YouTube: Web Development Skills: Ultimate Guide for Beginners
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