{"id":368209,"date":"2024-05-21T03:37:46","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T03:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/savepearlharbor.com\/?p=368209"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T21:00:00","slug":"","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/savepearlharbor.com\/?p=368209","title":{"rendered":"How to become a Web-Developer in 2024 and Get a First Job in Months, Not Years<\/span>"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you are new to IT, the first thing I recommend is focus. Don\u2019t try to learn everything at once. Instead, choose a field that increases your chances of landing your first job quickly.<\/p>\n

Skills to Master in 2024 to Become a Web Developer<\/h2>\n
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To narrow down your learning, you need to choose between Front-End, Back-End, or Full-Stack web development.<\/p>\n

I would recommend choosing Front-End development.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The reason is that the requirements for front-end developers are much lower compared to those for back-end or full-stack developers.<\/p>\n

Many companies don\u2019t want to hire junior back-end web developers because they worry about problems. Junior developers might make mistakes and create messy or insecure apps because they\u2019re still learning.<\/p>\n

While front-end developers usually focus on the visual part of applications and rarely work on the back-end, their job is seen as less risky. That\u2019s why many companies are willing to hire junior developers for this role.<\/p>\n

So, the chances of finding a job as a Front-End developer are higher, and the salary is not significantly different from that of back-end web developers.<\/p>\n

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How to Learn Front-End Development in 2024<\/h2>\n

As you know, there are millions of things to learn, but to build a strong foundation. At the beginning, I wouldn\u2019t suggest learning any frameworks. We should focus on these key areas:<\/p>\n

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    HTML<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    CSS<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    JavaScript<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    GitHub<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Start with HTML, as it\u2019s the foundation of web development. You can\u2019t build any web page without using HTML.<\/p>\n

    At the same time, you will be delving into CSS, a style sheet language used to style HTML documents. Nearly every manipulation of HTML styling will be done through CSS.<\/p>\n

    The next step will involve learning JavaScript. As a programming language and core technology in almost all web applications, JavaScript adds interactivity to your web app.<\/p>\n

    Since we aim to establish a strong foundation, it\u2019s essential to learn version control systems such as Git. Therefore, we should definitely include Git and GitHub in our learning list.<\/p>\n

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    An IDE, or Integrated Development Environment, is where you\u2019ll write your code. Choosing the right IDE is crucial. I highly recommend learning Visual Studio Code. It\u2019s free and very powerful.<\/p>\n

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    Before we begin building our portfolio, it\u2019s important to mention Figma. Figma is a web application for interface design with a myriad of features. Nowadays, all design work is commonly shared as a Figma link. As a front-end developer, you\u2019ll work extensively with design, making it crucial to master Figma.<\/p>\n

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    Beginning Your Portfolio Journey<\/h2>\n

    You can\u2019t land a job without a portfolio. So, start by building anything.<\/p>\n

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    Once you finish a few projects, begin new courses on the same topic but from different resources. Many courses approach things from different angles, so it\u2019s beneficial to learn technology from various sources.<\/p>\n

    Continue building your portfolio because one of the best ways to learn is by doing.<\/p>\n

    It will probably be a good time to at least touch on a few frameworks during your portfolio building. Try a few famous front-end frameworks like React or Angular to gain a basic understanding of how they work and how to build websites using them.<\/p>\n

    But don\u2019t dive too deep; just aim for a basic understanding, because with a strong foundation, you can master any framework within a few months.<\/p>\n

    To avoid back-end work you can use different CMS systems such as WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Prestashop, etc.<\/p>\n

    Where to Learn Front-end Web Development: Free and Paid Resources<\/h2>\n

    My favorite resources to learn web-development are:<\/p>\n