#98 - Your Roadmap from Zero to Software Engineer in 2024
Nov 13, 2023
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Exploring the evolving trends in web development for 2024, emphasizing the importance of mastering HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Practical guidance on DOM manipulation, form handling, and API integration. Transitioning from learning to employability as a software engineer through real-world projects and gaining practical skills.
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Foundation in HTML/CSS crucial for web development.
Transition to React/Next.js enhances employability in the industry.
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HTML and CSS are essential foundations for web development
Learning HTML and CSS are foundational prerequisites for anyone aspiring to become a web developer. These languages serve as the building blocks of websites, shaping their structure and design. Understanding responsive design, the ability to create pages that adapt to different screen sizes, is crucial for creating visually appealing websites. Proficiency in HTML and CSS enables individuals to develop attractive websites and opens up opportunities in web development or email development.
Mastering JavaScript's practical applications is key
JavaScript plays a vital role in web development, offering interactivity and functionality to websites. Rather than delving into complex theoretical concepts, focusing on creating tangible, interactive elements on the webpage is essential. Tasks like handling click events, understanding the Document Object Model (DOM), and executing basic JavaScript functions are practical ways to grasp the language's functionality. Utilizing platforms like CodePen or CodeSandbox to practice JavaScript coding and manipulation of the DOM can enhance learning and skill development.
Progression towards frameworks like React and Next.js enhances web development skills
Transitioning from foundational skills to advanced frameworks like React and Next.js marks a significant milestone in web development progress. React, being a widely adopted library, provides an excellent pathway for enhancing employability in the industry. Next.js introduces complexities like server-side rendering and client-side rendering, pushing learners to tackle more sophisticated challenges. Emphasizing code deployment using platforms like Vercel and AWS, and understanding version control with Git and GitHub, are crucial steps toward developing a comprehensive skill set in web development.
In this week's podcast, Brian explores how you should approach becoming a web developer in 2024.
What you should learn. How you should learn it. When to start applying for roles.
Plot twist: it's mostly the same as what you should have done in 2023 but there are a few trends I think you should be aware of that will make 2024 different.
Brian lays out the path in this episode, which should work for you even if you don't decide to join us at Parsity. It's an opinionated, practical guide and we hope you find it useful.
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