How front end development works ??

A?front-end developer?creates websites and applications using web languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript that allow users to access and interact with the site or app.

They also consume API'S from backend to render data on the client side.

When you visit a website, the design elements you see were created by a front-end developer.

Contrast this with?back-end developers, who work to develop the behind-the-scenes portions of a website or application, like data storage, security, site performance, or other server-side functions

How to become a front-end developer

Some of the most prominent skills you’ll want to have as a front-end developer are:

• HTML, CSS, and JavaScript:?These three languages are essential to anyone who wants to work in front-end development. HTML, CSS, and JavaScript work together to determine the look and functionality of the page.?
• Frameworks:?Frameworks are tools required for JavaScript and CSS to perform the way you want them to. Having a solid understanding of them is crucial for creating page structures.
• Developer tools and software:?Software like version control, which tracks and controls changes in your source code, is critical to allow you to make changes without starting over. Understanding how to use many different software development tools is a building block to a successful career.?

In addition to understanding the technology that drives a website, having specific workplace skills can make you a better candidate for becoming a front-end developer. Here are a few you’ll want to keep in mind:

• Creativity
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Teamwork

Get started as a front-end developer

So let me share my thoughts but particularly from the MERN STACK. Since that's where I started my journey.

If you’re new to front-end development, try starting with an introductory course on HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript.

So for Learning Path.

1. First Master the foundations of HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript

2. Then next learn Ecmascript version (2015) of JavaScript particularly functional and object oriented programming with Es6+ syntax.

3. Learn a framework like React, Angular or Vue but I advice react because of market demand but it's your choice.

4. Learn a State management system like Redux or Mobx.

5. Learn a CSS framework particularly Tailwind Css or Bootstrap

6. Learn a server side rendering framework like Next.js

7. Learn Testing of application with tools like Jest and Enzyme.

Note: this will only help push you to the front door.

The rest is how you perform in the interviews.

Then for a better chance

1. Learn Typescript which is an extension of JavaScript for complex and scalable applications.

2. Learn React Native if you want to dive deeper into Mobile App Development in Android or IOS phones.

3. Learn Restful API's for performing http request like post or get to fetch and manipulate data from backend.

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Hilary Okemeziem Favour Emmanuel Sylvia Chimamkpam Ehirim (ACIPM) Yussuf Bashir