Front-end
Front-end development is the process of creating the visual and interactive aspects of the parts of a website that users see and interact with directly. It includes everything from the layout and design of the website to its buttons, forms and navigation menus. With front-end development, coding, creativity and user experience (UX) design are combined to make websites not only functional but also visually appealing.
If you've ever clicked on a website or even browsed an online store, you've experienced the work of a front-end developer!
Core Components of Front-End
We can consider front-end development in 3 basic technologies:
1. HTML (HyperText Markup Language)
2. CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
3. JavaScript
These three core technologies enable you to click a button or navigate a web page, but front-end development is the detail that powers these actions.
Frameworks and Libraries
To make coding easier, front-end developers also make use of some frameworks and libraries. Tools like React, Angular and Vue.js make development more efficient as they maintain a consistent design across web applications.
What Can You Expect in Front-End Developer Job Openings?
There are some basic skills for a front-end developer that companies look for in a front end development job opening. Let's quickly examine the basic ones together:
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- Information about version control tools like Git
- Familiarity with React or Angular style frameworks
- Understand responsive and mobile-first design principles
How to Start Front-End Development?
- Learn the basics. So, start by mastering HTML, CSS and JavaScipt. If you want to become a front-end developer but don't know where to start and which technologies to learn, you can take a look at our roadmap for becoming a front-end developer.
- Have a portfolio. Start with small projects and showcase your skills with them. Once you get the hang of it, you can move from simple websites to applications with more complex frameworks.
- Start networking! Meet and share with other beginner developers like you. Build a network on platforms like Linkedin. Consider applying for internships or entry-level jobs to gain hands-on experience.