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HOW TO BECOME A WEB-DEVELOPER:
By SimoTheFinlandized / Paul Palazzolo
(As Of 2022 CE)
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While the journey to become a web
developer is flexible, many web
developers complete these steps
to pursue this career:
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1. ESTABLISH BASIC WEB-DEVELOPMENT
SKILLS: Before pursuing any training,
consider learning basic coding and
design skills. This can help you
determine if this career path is
one that you'd enjoy. Try looking
online for free instructional
resources to get started. You can
then seek out more advanced training
if you enjoy doing this work.
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2. CONSIDER A TRAINING-FOCUSED
PROGRAM: If you have limited time
or need new skills to improve your
portfolio, online programs provide
specific coursework that makes
part-time learning possible. You can
apply to a professional boot camp or
certification program to master skills
in your chosen area. This type of
training can help you specialize in a
specific niche, which may help when
deciding which jobs you want to
apply to in the future.
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3. PURSUE FORMAL EDUCATION: Consider
earning an AAS or BS in computer
science, web development and design
or another relevant discipline. You
can also earn an associate or bachelor's
degree after completing a self-paced
study or boot camp. The practical
experience with programming languages
that you gain through a degree can
be helpful when seeking full-time work
in this field.
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4. CREATE A PORTFOLIO OF WORK: As you
complete your training and education,
it's a good idea to collect samples of
your best work for a portfolio. This
allows you to quickly demonstrate your
skills and knowledge to hiring managers
when you're ready to apply for full-time
work. You can also include personal,
internship and freelance projects
in your portfolio. All of this helps a
hiring manager assess your previous
experience and your ability to contribute
to their organization as a web developer.
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5. STUDY SEO BEST PRACTICES: A growing
requirement for web developers is an
understanding of search engine optimization.
When designing a website, SEO can help
drive traffic to the site and connect
users with the relevant resources they're
looking for. When applying for positions
as a web developer, your prospective
employers may look for previous SEO-
related experience or skills on
your resume. You can pursue certifications
to boost your resume or study SEO on your
own time.
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