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: Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), React.js, User Interface (UI), Agile Methodology, Responsive Web Design
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
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