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Question on front-end developing

Submitted by Justforfunn, , Thread ID: 70698

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21-01-2018, 12:21 PM
#1
I wanted to take up (remote)front end development as a career.
I was wondering if i studied css, js, http and learn them well would I be able to do so and perhaps also steps needed to, well , get a job.

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#2
Learn them and apply them well on websites to prove as experience, nowadays you need to be able to work with responsive designs 100% and they are asking for some SEO experience. Sites today are all about SEO and you need to know everything about it to make your site SEO friendly.
I am a front end developer and in my country the core things you need to know WELL are HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, its great if you also use design programs like photoshop and illustrator.

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#3
You'll rarely need HTTP for front-end webdev unless you're going to be doing lots of AJAX.
But no, I really don't think that's all you need anymore. Frameworks like React, Vue, jQuery and a variety of other graphics frameworks (particles.js, for instance) are becoming way more in-demand. On top of that you have CSS/HTML frameworks, like Bootstrap or preprocessors like SASS.

The absolute bare minimum you'll need is HTML/CSS/JS. To actually get a job/offer, then you're going to need more under your belt.

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#4
Definitely not enough to only know CSS/HTML/Js. The most painful part of being a front-end developer is about how much you actually have to learn, as soon as you learn one framework, the next one becomes the new good thing. Companies usually list what skills they exactly want you to have so I'd search for jobs first, and then adapt my learning schedule to it. I don't wish to discourage you from what you want to do but the remote market is really hard to get into, especially with the amount of Indians willing to work for insanely low salaries.
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#5
My biggest hobby is to create web pages, if someone wants to participate, let me know!

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#6
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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#7
Definitely not enough to only know CSS/HTML/Js. The most painful part of being a front-end developer is about how much you actually have to learn, as soon as you learn one framework, the next one becomes the new good thing. Companies usually list what skills they exactly want you to have so I'd search for jobs first, and then adapt my learning schedule to it. I don't wish to discourage you from what you want to do but the remote market is really hard to get into, especially with the amount of Indians willing to work for insanely low salaries.

-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

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