{"id":14357,"date":"2022-07-28T11:29:37","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T09:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/?p=14357"},"modified":"2023-01-25T15:29:17","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T14:29:17","slug":"how-to-become-a-frontend-developer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/how-to-become-a-frontend-developer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Frontend Developer: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Changing careers can feel like a big deal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rest assured, though, it\u2019s completely normal to take more than one career path in your lifetime. If you\u2019re here, you probably think that maybe the next best step for you is frontend development.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be wondering how to become a frontend developer, and if you can do it without a degree. Read on to find answers to these questions and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we\u2019ll cover what a frontend developer is, how to become one, and check out some of the top skills you\u2019ll need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d like to skip ahead to a particular section, simply use the clickable menu:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#what-is-frontend-development\">What is frontend development?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#what-does-a-frontend-developer-do\">What does a frontend developer do?<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#frontend-developer-tasks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frontend developer tasks<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#what-frontend-developer-skills-do-you-need\">What frontend developer skills do you need?<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#technical-skills\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical skills<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#soft-skills\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft skills<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#how-much-does-a-frontend-developer-earn\">How much does a frontend developer earn?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#how-to-become-a-frontend-developer-a-step-by-step-guide\">How to become a frontend developer: A step-by-step guide<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#step-1-come-up-with-a-plan-for-your-learning\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Come up with a plan for your learning<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#step-2-gain-experience\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Gain experience<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#step-3-start-building-your-frontend-portfolio\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Start building your frontend portfolio<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#step-4-apply-to-jobs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Apply to jobs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#final-thoughts\">Final thoughts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-frontend-development\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. What is frontend development?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The frontend is the part of a website or application that users interact with. The frontend is sometimes called the <\/span><b>client side<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u201cClient\u201d refers to the device or browser through which a user is accessing your website, app, or software. You can learn more about this in our guide to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/whats-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the difference between frontend and backend development<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-a-frontend-developer-do\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. What does a frontend developer do?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A frontend web developer creates what users see in their browsers. They\u2019re responsible for the look and feel of a website or application. They use design, coding, analysis, and debugging skills to build the client side of a website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While frontend developers are also expected to have some knowledge of the backend and web design as well, they don\u2019t need to know everything\u2014that\u2019s a full-stack developer\u2019s job. But understanding various languages, tools, and design conventions can go a long way on a team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"frontend-developer-tasks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frontend developer tasks<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frontend developers are typically tasked with writing code, analyzing code, <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/what-is-debugging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">debugging applications<\/a>, and implementing designs. The result of these tasks? Ensuring a seamless user experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some ways, frontend developers work where design and functionality combine. They\u2019ll decide how interactive an element may be or work on how things are laid out. But they also focus on how things are coded and ensure other developers can understand their work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-frontend-developer-skills-do-you-need\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. What frontend developer skills do you need?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frontend developers need to know technical skills like specific types of code, digital tools, and fundamental industry conventions. Soft skills are just as essential as these technical skills, though.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s an overview of what someone wondering how to become a frontend developer should know. Dive deeper into <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/frontend-developer-skills\/#what-is-a-frontend-developer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our full guide to frontend developer skills<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more about each skill.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"technical-skills\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical skills<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4>Frontend languages<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frontend developers should know the coding languages that make up the client side. These include HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. HTML is used to create the website&#8217;s skeleton, then CSS, sometimes referred to as the \u201cclothes,\u201d is used to style the website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to get started coding with these three languages, then this <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/short-courses\/become-a-web-developer\/\"><strong>free 5-day coding short course<\/strong><\/a> is a great option. In its series of video and written tutorials, you&#8217;ll learn how to build a website. It&#8217;s a great way of seeing if frontend development is for you!<\/p>\n<h4>Frameworks<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A frontend developer must also be familiar with frameworks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New frameworks are created every year, but the most popular ones typically have longevity. These include Angular.js, <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/what-is-reactjs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">React.js<\/a>, jQuery, <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/what-is-nodejs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Node.js<\/a>, Backbone.js, Ember.js, and Vue.js. They might also find learning <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/what-is-bootstrap-a-beginners-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bootstrap (a JavaScript toolkit)<\/a>, to be helpful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Industry conventions<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frontend developers can code a website with these languages and frameworks, but there are still a few more skills they\u2019ll need to know. This is where the <\/span>industry conventions<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> come in. They should understand how to create responsive designs, debug and test their code, and build websites that work in all browsers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, they should be familiar with APIs and working in the command line. Every developer must know how to use and <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/git-vs-github\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">explain the differences between Git and GitHub<\/a>, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"soft-skills\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft skills<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a developer, you\u2019ll need to be able to communicate with both your technical team and the client or company you\u2019re working for. That means you\u2019ll need <strong>strong<\/strong> <strong>written<\/strong> <strong>and<\/strong> <strong>verbal<\/strong> <strong>skills<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For written communication, you may be tasked with creating slide decks of proposals, wireframes, or progress reports for your projects. You may need to present your projects or speak on conference calls for verbal communication.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frontend developers should also be <strong>strong communicators within their code<\/strong>. Whether they\u2019re writing comments for themselves to reference later or creating documentation for their teammates, this skill is a must. If you or your colleagues need to come back to your code a few months later, they\u2019ll be glad you explained your program while you were building.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Problem-solving<\/strong> and <strong>attention to detail<\/strong> will go hand-in-hand for frontend developers. The end user will see everything the frontend developer does so it needs to be well-executed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, frontend developers need to be <strong>adaptable<\/strong> and <strong>creative<\/strong>. Tech will continue to evolve throughout your career. You\u2019ll need to learn new programming languages and libraries and stay on top of tech developments as they arise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-a-frontend-developer-earn\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. How much does a frontend developer earn?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know how to become a frontend developer, it&#8217;s time to get to the good stuff\u2014how much you can earn as one. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve rounded up the average salary for a frontend developer in countries worldwide. These figures are based on the latest data from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career\/salaries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indeed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/Salaries\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glassdoor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cwjobs.co.uk\/salary-checker\/salary-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CWJobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>United States:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $102,402<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Canada:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $84,611<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>United Kingdom:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a353,489<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Germany:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 63.325 \u20ac<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>India:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b93,73,555<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Australia:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $122,663<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like most jobs, frontend developers\u2019 salaries will depend on where they live, their skill level, and the type of company they choose to work for. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a detailed breakdown of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/how-much-will-i-earn-as-a-web-developer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">many different kinds of web developer salaries in other countries and cities in our full guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-become-a-frontend-developer-a-step-by-step-guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. How to become a frontend developer: A step-by-step guide<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"step-1-come-up-with-a-plan-for-your-learning\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Come up with a plan for your learning<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the past decade, education requirements have loosened across the tech industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once upon a time, it was impossible to land a frontend development job without a degree. Now, employers are much more flexible! You can take a few approaches to get a web developer\u2019s education.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bootcamp Certification: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With CareerFoundry&#8217;s web developer certification, you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/courses\/become-a-web-developer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">become a web developer in under ten months<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The cost of bootcamp is less than university but might cost more than self-learning. Financing and scholarships are often available from bootcamps.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Self-Learning: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-learning can include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/best-free-coding-courses\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free coding courses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, affordable self-paced coding courses, or books. You can also learn from YouTube tutorials or a platform like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freecodecamp.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">freeCodeCamp<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Self-learning ranges from free to a few thousand dollars, depending on what you choose for resources. It can take as little as ten months or multiple years.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>University: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University is by far the most expensive and longest path to becoming a developer. Unless you live in a country where university education is free or low cost, this can cost more than $40,000. University programs are typically 4 years.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"step-2-gain-experience\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Gain experience<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get your first job, you\u2019ll need to build a web development portfolio. But you can\u2019t build a portfolio without any <strong>experience<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can gain experience by building projects specifically for your portfolio or working on open source projects through <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/what-is-github\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GitHub<\/a>. If you attend a bootcamp, you\u2019ll likely leave with multiple portfolio projects when you finish the program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some countries, you can also find apprenticeships or internships to gain some experience. These can be great opportunities to get portfolio pieces. Apprenticeships are usually paid and sometimes even pay for your bootcamp. Internships may be paid or unpaid. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another great way to gain experience is to offer your services to a charitable organization or NGO. That way you&#8217;ll be able to show off and develop your skills, add a project to your portfolio, and help a worthy cause, all at the same time!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"step-3-start-building-your-frontend-portfolio\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Start building your frontend portfolio<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most frontend developers create a website to showcase their portfolios.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t hesitate to use templates to build your portfolio website. However, if you don\u2019t have three or more projects to showcase in your portfolio, it doesn\u2019t hurt to <strong>document the process of building your portfolio site itself<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a few bells and whistles like dark mode, animations, and case studies to push your site over the top and include it as a project in your portfolio.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to include who you are as both a developer and a human. Your technical skills are essential, but so is your personality! In addition, include links to source code and a Loom video overview of your project for good measure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget to prominently display links to your LinkedIn, GitHub, and StackOverflow accounts, as well as any other social networks you want to share.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sure how to create your frontend developer portfolio? Check out our step-by-step <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/web-developer-portfolio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web developer portfolio guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with some stunning examples.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"step-4-apply-to-jobs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Apply to jobs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve learned how to code, you\u2019ve gained experience, and you\u2019ve created a portfolio. Nice work! You&#8217;re well on your way to becoming a frontend developer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, it\u2019s time to apply for jobs. We&#8217;ve created a <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/how-to-get-your-first-web-developer-job-the-ultimate-guide-for-junior-developers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full guide to how to get your first coding job<\/a>, but here&#8217;s some guidance for now.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly, as a developer candidate, expect to go through multiple rounds of interviews and at least one <strong>coding challenge<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find frontend developer jobs all over the internet:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>General Job Boards: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indeed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glassdoor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.google.com\/jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Jobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hired.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hired<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tech Job Boards: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dice.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hackajob.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HackAJob<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nocsdegree.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No CS Degree<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/remote-jr-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arc<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/angel.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AngelList<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ycombinator.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hacker News<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Online Communities: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discord<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/telegram.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telegram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slack<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve applied to some jobs, wait to hear back!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll have to go through a lengthy interview process, so it helps to be prepared. Make sure to read up on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/web-developer-interview-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web developer interview questions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before your first interview!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"final-thoughts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Final thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s entirely possible to become a frontend developer in less than a year. If you\u2019re ready to take the leap, learn how to code first! HTML, CSS, and JavaScript are the best places to start for frontend developers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>With CareerFoundry&#8217;s fully mentored <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/courses\/intro-to-frontend-development\/\">Intro to Frontend Development course<\/a>, you&#8217;ll learn the core essentials of the discipline in a month, as well as soft skills.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you choose to attend a bootcamp or learn on your own, you\u2019ll be able to find community and support along the way. The developer community is growing rapidly every year, and so is the demand for developers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to learn more about the world of web development in general, check out these articles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/is-html-a-programming-language\/\">So, is HTML a Programming Language?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/git-commit-command\/\">The Complete Beginner\u2019s Guide to the Git Commit Command<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/javascript-classes\/\">How do Classes Work in JavaScript?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Changing careers can feel like a big deal. Rest assured, though, it\u2019s completely normal to take more than one career path in your lifetime. 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