Web Development Career Master Plan : Learn What It Means to Be a Web Developer and Launch Your Journey Toward a Career in the Industry / Frank W. Zammetti.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Zammetti, Frank W., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Web site development--Vocational guidance.

Web site development.

Web sites--Design--Vocational guidance.

Web sites.

Webmasters--Vocational guidance.

Webmasters.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (446 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Birmingham, England : Packt Publishing, [2024]

Biography/History:

Zammetti Frank W. : Frank W. Zammetti has been a professional developer/architect/manager for 25+ years, with 15+ years of coding experience before that. He is the author of 13 books on topics related to software development including Web, mobile and game development, has presented at multiple conferences and user groups, and has been interviewed by various media outlets as an SME. Frank is an FOSS contributor, including starting several projects, and has been the mentor for many new software developers, some of whom were fresh out of school. Frank has had a life-long passion for software development - it's something he truly enjoys, as well as helping others find that same passion in themselves.

Summary:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of web development, from foundational technologies to advanced topics, along with interview tactics, growth opportunities, and strategies to kickstart a successful career in this field Key Features Gain insights into the role, responsibilities, and qualities that define a good web developer Uncover steps to establish a solid technical foundation for finding employment in the field of web development Explore tools and techniques you'll work with and understand how they all fit together Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book Description The world of web development can seem daunting when you're a beginner and don't know where to get started. If you're passionate about web development and want to learn the art of creating captivating websites, then this book is for you. Web Development Career Master Plan will take you on a learning journey, starting from the foundations and progressing through advanced concepts and career development strategies. You'll learn the core pillars of web development, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. As you go deeper, you'll explore the landscape of frameworks, libraries, and toolkits. This book also provides valuable insights into containerization, version control, Linux, and IDEs. Additionally, you'll find expert advice on interview tactics and career growth strategies to secure your first job in web development. But the journey doesn't end there. While you navigate the twists and turns of web development, you'll also get a glimpse of what it means to be a web developer, the day-to-day aspects of the job, and the technologies you'll be working with. By the end of this web development book, you'll be well-equipped with the knowledge and tools you need to kick-start your journey and succeed in this dynamic field. What you will learn Understand the fundamentals of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to build web pages Understand the different types of web development jobs and their requirements Explore the qualifications and attributes that make a candidate employable and adaptable in a dynamic job market Analyze the modern web development landscape to predict emerging trends Discover effective strategies to secure your first job opportunity Cultivate the essential skills needed for career development Who this book is for If you're an aspiring web developer with a passion for problem-solving and innovation, then this book is for you. Whether you're a dedicated learner, a tech enthusiast, or someone interested in building a career in the field, this book covers the web development essentials you need for a great start. Individuals without any prior technical or software development knowledge can also use this book to gain a high-level overview and a foundational introduction to the world of web development.

Contents:

Cover

Title page

Copyright and credits

Dedication

Contributors

Table of Contents

Preface

Part 1: Introducing the Basics of Web Development

Chapter 1: So, You Want to Be a Web Developer, eh?

What even IS a web developer?!

Digging deeper into being a web developer and building websites

How in demand are web developers?

Show me the money!

But is a job in web development right for you?

You gotta be a puzzle master

Creativity to the max

Attention to detail for fun and profit

Alone or in teams, it all matters

Keeping up with the times

Rolling with the punches

Finding what you need

Being patient and handling failure

Do you need a degree?

Examining a typical day in the life of a web developer

The duties of a web developer

A typical day

Understanding the one truly invaluable skill: logical thinking

Problem-solving

Scalability

Team collaboration

User experience

Error handling

Security

Testing

Data flow

Resource management

Debugging

Documentation

Adaptability

Decision-making

Communication

That's all great, but can logical thinking be learned?

Exploring the different types of web developers

The (very) basics of the internet and the web

Two sides of a coin - frontend and backend developers

And the, uhh, third side of the coin - full-stack developers!

Another way to classify web developers

Learning with, and from, others

Boot camps

The personal touch

On-the-job learning

Introducing the roadmap

Summary

Chapter 2: Bridging the Divide - Client (Frontend) versus Server (Backend) Development

Technical requirements

Understanding the client (the frontend)

Dissecting HTML

What about that Hypertext part?!

Dissecting CSS

Dissecting JavaScript

Creating the DOM.

Understanding the client-server model

Understanding the server (the backend)

Getting started with Node

Creating a project with NPM

Writing the server

Defining web developer types and job titles

Frontend developers

Backend developers

Full-stack developers

Understanding job titles

Reviewing the roadmap

Chapter 3: Expanding the Foundations - Building a User Registration Page, Front to Back!

Connecting over a network

Understanding IP

Understanding TCP

Understanding HTTP

Building an interactive web app - the frontend

Building a registration page

Building an interactive web app - the backend

Introducing Express

Adding dependencies

Adding scripts

Writing the server code

Adding Express middleware

Exploring a different approach - single-page apps

Improving developer productivity through automation

Writing a new kind of client

Writing a new kind of server

Loving your new best friend - DevTools

Part 2: Expanding Your Knowledge Base

Chapter 4: Managing, Securing, and Working with Code

Controlling the code - source control management systems

Introducing SCM

Accepting the false choice - Git it is!

Getting started with Git

Using the most common Git commands

GitHub - Git, but nice

Thinking like a hacker - securing the web

Common exploits

Secure coding practices

Working all in one place - IDEs

VS Code

Visual Studio

Eclipse

IntelliJ IDEA

Understanding the operating system - Linux

The structure of Linux

Basic commands

Security and the one "weird" Linux fact you need to know

Linux for web developers

Chapter 5: Understanding the User Experience, Deployment Options, and DevOps.

Technical requirements

Understanding what makes a website look pretty - graphic design

Understanding key graphic design areas

Understanding the Gestalt Principles

Ensuring it doesn't just look good but also works well for everyone - UX

Key concepts of UX

Considering accessibility

Flexing with responsive design

Progressing with progressive enhancement

PWAs

Virtualizing the world - VMs and containers

Understanding VMs

Using VMs

Understanding containers

Using containers

Learning basic Docker commands

Key differences between VMs and containers and choosing between them

Keeping your head in the clouds - cloud providers

Introducing cloud providers

Understanding cloud types

Recognizing key services

Who even needs the cloud or even servers? - Serverless

Taking back control - DevOps

Understanding the key aspects of DevOps

Determining the benefits of DevOps (and some negatives)

It's not all about HTML, CSS, and JS - Python

Chapter 6: Exploring Modern Frontend Development

Abstracting away the basics

Meeting the modern frontend tools

Meeting React

Meeting Vue

Meeting Angular

Boosting CSS capabilities

Examining Bootstrap

Examining Tailwind

Transpiling and data typing

Introducing Babel

Introducing TS

Packing up and going - bundlers

Chapter 7: From Front to Back - More on Backend Tools and Technologies

Getting to the heart of the matter - data

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

Basic CRUD operations

Building web APIs with REST, Node, and Express

Introducing REST

REST in practice

Building your first REST API

Testing the API with Postman

Going back to the future - SSR

Using PHP on the server side.

Building with Java and Spring Boot

Introducing Java

Writing a Java app

Introducing JSPs and servlets

Introducing Spring and Spring Boot

A simple Spring Boot web app

Introducing .NET

Generating a Hello World web app

Using Python web app frameworks

Django

Flask

Chapter 8: Writing Less Code - CMSs, No-Code Solutions, and Generative AI

Introducing WordPress

Key features

Understanding the technical perspective

Getting to know Drupal

Throwing away coding altogether - "no-code" solutions

Introducing some popular no-code solutions

Utilizing artificial intelligence

Generative AI

GitHub Copilot

Part 3: Getting and Keeping a Job and Growing a Career

Chapter 9: Landing Your First Job

Understanding the FAANG/non-FAANG divide

Calibrating your FAANG expectations

Comparing tech companies to non-tech companies

Using the web to become a web developer!

Using job hunting sites

Going directly to company sites

Building a network

User groups and meetups

Perseverance is key

Polishing your resume to a glistening sheen

Building a solid resume

Accentuating what you have

Having repos, portfolios, and samples to show

Building websites

Building a GitHub repo

Building a portfolio of sample work

Understanding a typical web developer interview

Understanding the structure

Preparing for coding interviews

Dealing with the stress

Presenting the best you

Protecting yourself

Handling common interview questions

Tell me about yourself

Why do you want to work here?

What are your greatest strengths?

What is your greatest weakness?

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Why should we hire you?.

Describe a challenge you faced and how you overcame it

How do you handle stress or pressure?

What are your salary expectations?

Do you have any questions for us?

Remembering that it's not all about work

Loving your work too much

Sussing out bad companies

Chapter 10: Discovering the Keys to Quality Work as a Web Developer

Sweating the small stuff

Staying in the moment

Exercising your Google-Fu

Recognizing MVP sites

SO

MDN

Tooling around - other tools to know about and use

SCA tools

Linters

Stylers

Using the best tool of all - you!

Multitasking (like a CPU on the wind!)

Keeping notes

Time-boxing

Deferring and Do Not Disturb

Final thoughts

Chapter 11: Reviewing Soft Skills (They Make You Hard to Deny)

There's no "I" in "Team"

Helping where you can

Being kind when being critical

Taking responsibility

Being proactive

Being honest, always

Being social without being TOO social

Learning never stops

Specializing versus generalizing

Determining your learning style

Building personal projects

Moving beyond smoke signals with good communication skills

Shopping in the marketplace of ideas

Exploring the Agile software development methodology

Going over the falls in a barrel: The Waterfall methodology

Being Agile in your development projects

Hybridizing Waterfall and Agile

Chapter 12: Growing Your Career

ABC - Always Be Coding!

Viewing Source is your friend

Thinking like a hacker

Certifying your greatness

Are they worth getting?

Specific certifications to pursue

Keeping up with the Joneses

A List Apart

Daily.dev

dZone

Hacker News (Y Combinator)

InfoQ

SD Times

Technology Radar.

Giving back to get back.

Notes:

Includes index.

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ISBN:

9781803238609

1803238607

OCLC:

1433269741