Advance Your Front-End Developer Career

As an advanced front-end developer, you’ll develop high-quality, creative designs, and lead coordination and strategy for your team. The resources below can help you develop the skills to advance your career.

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Grow your career in front-end development

Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, React (web framework), Web Development, User Experience, Algorithms, Computer Science, Web Design, Application Development, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Web Development Tools, Collaboration, Communication, Data Structures, Human Computer Interaction, Interactive Design, Linux, Problem Solving, Product Design, Software Engineering Tools, Software Testing

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Cloud Computing, IBM Cloud, Application Development, Programming Principles, Software Engineering Tools, Web Development, Cloud API, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Cloud Platforms, Software Architecture, Agile Software Development, Communication, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Software As A Service, Continuous Delivery, Software-Defined Networking, User Experience Design, Front-End Web Development, Leadership and Management, NoSQL, Collaboration, Javascript, Mergers & Acquisitions, Python Programming, React (web framework), Search Engine Optimization, Strategy, User Experience

Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, React (web framework), Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Web Development Tools

To advance in your career as a front-end developer, you may choose to deepen your expertise in the front-end, expand into back-end or full-stack development, or take on more leadership and mentoring responsibilities.

Moving up the ladder in front-end development means improving your technical skill set so your work is consistent, intuitive, and responsive across devices. You’ll want to be a strong collaborator and systems thinker who can deliver swift, high-quality designs that align with strategic business outcomes.

As an advanced front-end developer, titles include “Lead Front-End Developer” and “Front-End Development Manager” if you pursue the management track. Others may advance from “Senior Front-End Developer” to “Staff” and then “Principal” as individual contributors.

Advance in your front-end developer career with these resources:

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