Web developer

 

A web developer is a programmer or coder who specializes in or is actively involved in the creation of client-server World Wide Web applications. In most cases, the applications use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript on the client, PHP, ASP.NET (C#), Python, Node.js, Go, or Java on the server, and http for client-server communication. Client-side apps (front-end developer), server-side applications (back-end developer), or both are possible specializations for web developers (full-stack developers). To create and maintain web applications, a web content management system might be utilized. To become a web developer, there are no formal educational or licensing prerequisites. Many colleges and trade institutions, on the other hand, offer web development courses. There are also many free tutorials and articles available on the internet that educate web programming, such as Basic JavaScript.

How do you go about becoming a web developer?

Despite the absence of explicit requirements, web development projects necessitate advanced knowledge and abilities, such a

• HTML/XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery are all examples of markup languages.

• All or some of the above-mentioned server/client architectures

•  Programming in one of the various server-side languages or frameworks (e.g., Perl, Python, Ruby, PHP, Go, CFML - ColdFusion, Java, ASP, ASP.NET, Node.js)

• The ability to use a database 

• Using front-end tools like EmberJS, ReactJS, or AngularJS, create a single-page application.

Create a 3lancing online portfolio:

What should you include in your portfolio as a web developer?

 While your portfolio should demonstrate your expertise, it's equally critical that you pay attention to the details. Here are some items that should be included in any web developer's portfolio. Remember that the following applies whether web development is your major expertise or just one component of your full-stack skillset

Bio:

Your bio is your opportunity to fill in the blanks on your resume with information that, while valuable, may not fit on your resume. Emphasize the aspects of your career history that distinguish you. Include your hobbies, both relevant and unrelated to web development, to show off your personality.

Information about how to contact you:

Make your contact information prominently displayed at the top of your portfolio so that potential employers can easily locate it when they want to schedule an interview. You should include the following information in addition to your name:

• Your contact information

• Contact information via email

• Accounts on professional social media

• On the link of your 3lancing profile.

Because you probably already have this information on your résumé or LinkedIn, using it in your portfolio won't put you in danger of identity theft or compromise your privacy. Although it is not mandatory, some people prefer to share their mailing addresses.

Experience and projects:

Include initiatives that are relevant not only to web development but also to the work itself when describing your experience. If the job requires you to create e-commerce sites, for example, you may not want to add a blog you created for a buddy. Check out our Career Paths at 3lancing if you need help identifying work to put in your portfolio. Portfolio Projects are available for each Career Path to demonstrate your abilities and expertise in the following areas:

• Development of the front-end

• Back-end programming

• Development across the entire stack

Make careful to include information while describing your projects. Every project has a backstory, and you'll want to explain some of the details that make it — and the job you accomplished — unique to the employer. You may, for example, talk about the company you worked for, the project details, and any issues or problems you were tasked with overcoming. Including photographs of your work, such as before and after screenshots of a website, can also help demonstrate your expertise. 

Your abilities:

Prioritize the abilities that are relevant to the job you're applying for while adding them to your portfolio. You can also include universally useful abilities, such as Excel or PowerPoint expertise. Keep in mind that the abilities part can quickly become tedious, so start with the skills you'll need the most to succeed in the role. As a web developer, you'll want to demonstrate your knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as any libraries or frameworks you've added to your tech stack.

Add context to Source code:

Even if your code is faultless, it may appear incomprehensible to the untrained eye until you explain what it's for. This does not have to be a difficult task. You can use the readme.MD to add details about the code, the problem it answers, and the project as a whole if you desire to include links to your work in GitHub, for example.

 Recognition and awards:

It's not bragging to mention the accolades you've won for your work; it's simply presenting facts. Superlatives should be avoided unless they are incorporated in the award's name. "I was granted the coveted title of Fastest Coder at Code Camp," you might say, sounding as if you're attempting to exaggerate the honor. In a bullet point, "'Fastest Coder' at