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Question on front-end developing

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RE: Question on front-end developing

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The absolute minimum in my opinion for a Front-End developer has to be someone who knows HTML and CSS like the back of their hand, a very good understanding of JS - doesn't really need to be pure JavaScript since most developers use jQuery because of a huge host of reasons. Also since nowadays a lot of websites are pushing the boundaries of animations and user journeys they usually would require you to have some experience with some animation Libs such as GreenSock, Scrollmagic, PixiJS and they would preferably like you to know a bit of Canvas such as threeJS.

So as a quick run down for what would make you stand out and probably get the job.

-Entry level
--HTML/CSS (Know it better than your own native language)
--JavaScript or any of it's framework libs preferably jQuery if any (Know it enough to the point where you could comfortably know your way around it)

-Good chance of getting the job you apply for
--At least got entry level covered
--Have a basic understanding of all major JS Frameworks and master at least 1 (jQuery/AngularJS/ReactJS)
--Knowing at least GSAP or PixiJS and Scrollmagic to a point where you would feel comfortable implementing something with those libs
--Have some understanding of PHP

-Get pretty much any job you want
--At least good chance covered
--Master 2 JS Frameworks and being advanced in another
--Know any canvas libs pretty well, master GSAP, PixiJS and Scrollmagic
--Be advanced in knowing PHP

The bottom line is frontend developer jobs is very limited and most companies look for Fullstack developers (knows frontend and backend) because it saves them money not having to hire 2 people so if you follow this, I guarantee you'll do well...it's just tough road but it can be hugely rewarding

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