How to be a web developer : a complete beginner's guide on what to know and where to start / Radu Nicoara.
Nicoara, Radu, author.
2023
TK5105.888 .N53 2023
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Title
How to be a web developer : a complete beginner's guide on what to know and where to start / Radu Nicoara.
Author
Nicoara, Radu, author.
ISBN
9781484296639 electronic book
148429663X electronic book
9781484296622
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-9663-9
Published
New York, NY : Apress, [2023]
Language
English
Description
1 online resource
Item Number
10.1007/978-1-4842-9663-9 doi
Call Number
TK5105.888 .N53 2023
Dewey Decimal Classification
006.7
Summary
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 to becoming 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.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Intro
Table of Contents
About the Author
About the Technical Reviewer
Part I: Getting Started
Chapter 1: Introduction
The Purpose of the Book
Why Would You Want to Code?
Common Misconceptions
The Downsides
Why Listen to Me?
What Will You Need?
What Is Web Development?
What You Will Do at Work
What Is the Proper Attitude? Impostor Syndrome
How to Find the Things That You Need
How Does a Web Application Work?
Frontend, Backend, and the Cloud
Classic Websites vs Single Page Applications
The Talk About Programming Languages
Summary

Part II: The Tech Stack
Chapter 2: SQL Basics
Installing MySQL
Database Structure and Creation
SQL Selects
Homework
SQL Functions
SQL Joins
Indexes
Homework (5-15 Mins)
Summary
Chapter 3: HTML and CSS
HTML
CSS
Bootstrap
Homework
Summary
Chapter 4: GraphQL and JavaScript
GraphQL
JavaScript
Functional Programming
Constants and Variables
Functions
Shorthand if Statements
Arrays
Destructuring and Spread
Promises
Summary
Chapter 5: The Backend
The Setup (Optional)
Homework
Your First Query

Setting Up the ORM
Homework
Your First Mutation
Homework
Summary
Chapter 6: The Frontend
The Figma UX/UI
The Setup
The Static Page
Creating the Popup
Homework (30-40 Min)
Creating React Components
Homework (10 Min)
Linking the Backend and the Frontend Using Apollo
Using Mutations to Create a Customer
Homework
Summary
Chapter 7: Going Fullstack
The Design Ticket
The New Feature Ticket
Homework
Summary
Chapter 8: Automated Testing
Testing Concepts
Unit Testing
Test Driven Development
Integration Tests

End-to-End Testing
Homework
Summary
Chapter 9: Other Frameworks and Technologies
Creating a Login System
Login Systems
Cookies
MD5
Other Technologies You Should Know About
Open Source
GIT
Azure/Amazon Cloud Providers
Docker
NoSQL
JIRA
WordPress
Summary
Part III: Landing Your First Role
Chapter 10: Your First Job
Creating a Portfolio
Networking and Volunteering
Freelancing
Writing a Good Resume
Finding and Applying for a Job
Interviews
Summary
Chapter 11: Working on a Team
Team Structure
The Lifecycle of a Feature

How You Develop
Summary
Chapter 12: Project Management Methods
The Agile Methodology
Summary
Part IV: In Summary
Chapter 13: Conclusions
References
Index

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