
How to be a Web Developer
A Complete Beginner's Guide on What to Know and Where to Start
Radu Nicoara(Author)
APress
Published on 9. September 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
XI, 219 pages
978-1-4842-9662-2 (ISBN)
Description
This complete beginner's guide is for anyone interested in becoming a web developer. Aimed at those without any previous experience, this book provides an overview of the key principles of modern web development.
You'll gain insight into the key facets of JavaScript, HTML and CSS, as well as the difference between front-end, back-end, and full stack development. You'll also be introduced to popular tools and frameworks such as React, Angular, GraphQL, and Node.js, and gain an understanding of the role of a web developer: what it entails, how to secure your first role, and how to survive your first week in the job.
Moreover, How to be a Web Developer will take you through the steps of building your first web application, allowing you to apply the principles you've learned in a practical way. Filled with additional information and resources, this book will give you the knowledge and tools needed to start your journey tobecoming a professional web developer.
What You Will Learn
Who This Book Is For Complete beginners without any previous knowledge or experience who are interested in web development.
You'll gain insight into the key facets of JavaScript, HTML and CSS, as well as the difference between front-end, back-end, and full stack development. You'll also be introduced to popular tools and frameworks such as React, Angular, GraphQL, and Node.js, and gain an understanding of the role of a web developer: what it entails, how to secure your first role, and how to survive your first week in the job.
Moreover, How to be a Web Developer will take you through the steps of building your first web application, allowing you to apply the principles you've learned in a practical way. Filled with additional information and resources, this book will give you the knowledge and tools needed to start your journey tobecoming a professional web developer.
What You Will Learn
- Master the principles of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and UX Design
- Utilize tools and frameworks like React, Angular and GraphQL
- Understand what it means to be a web developer and what it entails
- Develop key soft skills such as teamwork and project management
- Gain practical knowledge that will help you get started as a web developer
Who This Book Is For Complete beginners without any previous knowledge or experience who are interested in web development.
More details
Edition
First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Berkeley
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
83 s/w Abbildungen
XI, 219 p. 83 illus.
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
359 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4842-9662-2 (9781484296622)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4842-9663-9
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

Radu Nicoara
How to be a Web Developer
A Complete Beginner's Guide on What to Know and Where to Start
E-Book
09/2023
APress
€34.99
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Person
Radu Nicoara
has worked in web development for more than 10 years. Being self-taught, he knows how difficult it is to simple know what to study and what practical knowledge you need to get started. Because of this, he has spent the past five organizing and teaching programming courses in Berlin where he lives and works as a Senior Web Engineer.
Content
Part I: Getting Started. -
Chapter 1: Introduction. -
Part II: The Tech Stack. -
Chapter 2: SQL Basics. - Chapter 3: HTML & CSS. - Chapter 4: GraphQL and JavaScript. - Chapter 5: The Back-End. - Chapter 6: The Front-End. - Chapter 7: Going Fullstack. - Chapter 8: Automated Testing. - Chapter 9: Other Frameworks and Technologies. -
Part III: Landing Your First Role. -
Chapter 10: Your First Job. - Chapter 11: Working in a Team. - Chapter 12: Project Management Methods. -
Part IV: In Summary. -
Chapter 13: Conclusions.