Path to Web Development

Web development is always scouting for new talents. In today’s world, every developer must be knowing the basics of website development. Basically there are three career options: Front-End or Back-End and the combination of two i.e. the Full-Stack. Let’s discuss them.

Front-End Developers are responsible for building the User Interface (UI). They decide how does our website looks i.e. the colors, fonts, sizes, and all other visual elements. In many tech giants, they work hand-in-hand with Web-Designers or are capable of being both: front-end specialists and web designers. Most of the people opt for this field because your work leads to a clear-cut visual image.

For Back-End Developers, the situation is a little different. They work under-the-hood, reassuring that the website functions correctly, connect to databases, and performs other critical tasks. Therefore, their work is invisible to the naked eye since visitors are more inclined to react to visual elements. Code written by back-end developers helps to communicate the database information to the browser. Example: Most common example of backend programming is when you are reading an article on the blog.

In this learning path, you will be introduced to the main programming and scripting languages for web development. You will have the chance to learn from professionals about HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the most widely used frameworks/libraries.

1.  HTML and CSS: Basics of Web Development

HTML and CSS are a match made in heaven. Learn how to create the structure for your website and to spice things up with eye-catching styles!

2. Add Responsive Design to your Web App

You cannot avoid mobile devices. Therefore, you need to learn the steps of making your site responsive: capable of adapting to different screens.

3. Use Bootstrap For faster Development

Bootstrap is the ultimate source, helping to expedite web development. It offers dozens of pre-written styles for HTML elements that you can incorporate into your code immediately.

4. Adding Interactivity to Your Website With JavaScript

Ready to add some interactivity into the mix? In the most general sense, interactivity will reassure that your website reacts to users’ input.

5.  Expand Standard JavaScript With jQuery

In some cases, the features in the standard JavaScript library are no longer enough. jQuery is a popular source for extending the possibilities of JavaScript.

6. Trying it All: The Use of HTML, CSS, Bootstrap 4 and ES6 React

Get some hands-on experience with all essential tools for web development. Combine the features of HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and JavaScript to get the first impression of them all working together.

Now comes the choice of language for Server Software i.e. Back-End. You can choose any language java, c#, python, Node.js and etc.

For choosing Javascript in the backend too then go for:

1.     Node.js

2.     Express.js

3.     SQL

4. MongoDB

The most important of all is the Git, Github, and Version Control.

Resources for learning Web Development:-

1.     W3Schools

2.     MDN Web Docs

3.     FreeCodeCamp

4.     Codecademy

5.     Coursera

6. Udemy and etc.

Youtube Channels:

1. The Net Ninja
2. Traversy Media
3. Programming with Mosh
4. Web Dev Simplified
5. Ben Awad
6. Fireship and many more.

I hope this path would help you in choosing your career as a Web Developer.