Succeeding in Web Development: Full Stack and Front End
Course details
Do you want to become a web developer? Nowadays, web development isn't one job. There is a range of technologies and career options to explore. The core responsibilities are split two ways—between front-end developers who specialize in websites and applications and back-end developers who work with servers and databases—but you can also become a full-stack developer who oversees all aspects of a project. This course provides a map of the core technologies and advice about mastering them, complemented with the details you need to connect them to jobs. Senior staff author Ray Villalobos also provides tips on finding training, getting hired, and maximizing your earning potential in this lucrative and exciting field.
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Instructor
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Ray Villalobos
I create content for Full-Stack Developers with a clear, practical style.
Ray Villalobos is a full-stack design/development teacher and senior staff instructor at LinkedIn Learning.
His courses are focused on front-end design and development topics such as JavaScript, AngularJS, React, and Sass, plus frameworks like Bootstrap and tools that can make you a faster, more efficient developer. He has a clear and practical teaching style and will help you improve your skills through real-world exercises and projects.
Previously, as a director of multimedia for Entravision Communications, Ray managed a network of radio and TV station websites on the East Coast. He also designed large newspaper sites and created interactive projects/games for the Tribune network of newspapers. You can reach him on LinkedIn or through other social networks @planetoftheweb. Check out his personal blog at https://raybo.org/.
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Becoming a web developer
(upbeat music) - All right, looks like that code is ready, and some of these tests are ready to go. Hey there, you're probably here because you're interested in becoming a web developer. That's great. I often get questions from friends, colleagues, and total strangers who are interested in becoming web developers. What's it like to be a developer? How much money can I make? What do I need to know and how do I learn everything? Plus, do I need to buy more hoodies? Hey, I'm Ray Villalobos and for years I've taught a bunch of courses on tools and skills that help developers in their career. But now, I want to focus on the career of a developer, and help you figure out if this is right for you. Now, before we get started, let's discuss what this course is about and who should watch it. We'll start by going over the different types of developers and what a developer career is like so that you can find out whether or not this appeals to you. Then, we'll dig into what every developer needs to know, and dive deeper into the types of technical skills you need to be successful. Then we'll look at the options you have for learning about web development and discuss the always popular question, do I need to get a college degree? Finally, if you decide to pursue the career of a developer, I'll help you get a job. Well, I'll show you how to look for a job, the hiring process for developers and how to negotiate a great salary. Now being a web developer is a great career, that is highly in demand, so if you're interested in learning what it takes, let's get started.
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