UI of software helps to attract users, but the proper functioning of the UI with the response from the back end will create a WOW effect. Front-end development plays a vital role in interfacing the UI with the back-end operations to provide a desired output with a WOW effect.
Technology and the digital world are growing super fast. A delay or an event of dissatisfaction in user experience can result in a loss. Thus, below are some essential tips to be a Pro Front-End Developer for front-end development or Custom Website development projects.
1) Knowledge and use of front-end framework and programming languages:
- a) Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) is used to design web pages. HTML is used to design and implement various elements and functionalities on a web page. For example, identify a header text, building sections, and much more.
- b) Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) are used to demonstrate how the HTML will look on a web page. The elements with a desired style can operate sitewide or pre-page basis for designing a header or footer respectively. Front-end developers commonly use sitewide CSS to save time.
- c) JavaScript is a client-side programming language that allows to development and implementation of complex or complicated features in a website. Where HTML and CSS aim to showcase a website look, JavaScript aims to provide the actual functionality.
- d) PHP is another language that allows for building complicated or complex features in a website. The main difference of PHP is that it is server-side, i.e., it generates the HTML code to display on a website.
- e) Python is a general-purpose programming language that majorly supports all operating systems. The code is built for readability to easily spot issues or errors in the codebase compared to any other programming language.
- f) Application Programming Interface (API) is used for communication between multiple sections of the software.
2) Soft Skills: Other than programming skills, the attitude a front-end developer should have are:
- a) Curiosity: Keeping a learning attitude
- b) Grit: Push through the constant hard challenges and tough days
- c) Empathy: Think from others’ points of view while designing a brand
- d) Problem Solving: Ability to find an RCA, breakdown the problem, and find a solution
- e) Teating Mindset: A lot of testing to check how things work
- f) Collaboration: Communication and being in sync with multiple departments within a company
- g) Prioritization: Understand the criticality of the task and allocate time for completion
Steps to Become a Pro Front-End Developer
1) Learning front-end development programming language
a) Bootcamp coding course
b) Self-learning
c) College or university course
2) Experience Validation
a) Build projects
b) Participate in coding challenges
3) Career Path (Full-time or Freelancing)
4) Create a portfolio and resume
5) Identify the work opportunity
6) Crack the opportunity
7) Understand the client or employer
In addition to the risk-taking capability, front-end development and back-end development can work together to unlock lots of opportunities. Once just needs to:
1) Specialize
2) Manage
3) Consult and
4) Founding a Startup
We believe the above information will be helpful to build your career path as a Front-end Developer. In case you find to add your inputs, we would love to hear from you in our comment section.