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Steps To Become A Web Developer by Carmal90(m): 10:38am On Aug 30, 2018
Whenever we browse any website, we order or buy a digital product online; we are enjoying the splendid work done by a web developer.

Web developers? Who are they?

A web developer is a person who after getting the aesthetically design layout from a web designer will transform the design to a well suited website with his knowledge of web development skill. OR
Anybody that primarily combine his or her coding ability to build and maintain website with the sole aim of satisfying the client and impressing the customer.
Functions of Web Developer.

v Must be able to communicate efficiently and effectively with both his client and colleagues.
v Consolidate data from different database and end services.
v Using quality HTML/CSS/JAVASCRIP practices to create and awesome website layout for users.
v Utilize the leading software development practice to inscribe a well testable and efficient design code.

Want To Be a Web Developer? Check These Steps.

1) Education is a Must.
The importance of education to web development just like every other sphere of skills cannot be over emphasize, it is usually possible to teach yourself the rudiment of coding, but it is established that web development is more than just coding. With adequate educational background it will be extremely easy to implement a wider context of coding.
As a web developer formal education facilitate prospective developer to acquire the background knowledge of web development practice and principles which in turn enlighten them to project management skills that entails critical and problem solving skills.
2) Specification is Important.
We b developer is expected to have a basic understanding of all type of web development skills, which include but not limited to front –end development, interface design and the rest.
Each sections of website lead to another space, and it is very difficult job to construct website triumphantly. A good web developer should be vast in the knowledge of numerous software program[ version control,HTML,CSS,Javascript,Bootstrap and Framework] note that not only the basics of the above mentioned skills will characterizes their roles, but the overall knowledge of the skills as a whole.
3) Graphic Design Skills is Desirable.
Have you ever thought of the sum a web developer will lose to a graphic designer if he does not have the skills?
Graphic design knowledge will save you tons of money, time and energy. Because with graphic design skills you will be able to
i. Be conversant with resizing your photos.
ii. Be vast in changing the color dynamic of your website.
iii. Be able to conveniently add designer text and layout to your website.
4) Develop a Web Development Skills
It is paramount to learn and develop a core skill that is highly needed to be a well respected web developer. Nowadays employers want a DOER, they are less concern about how you get your skills, but their concern is you are able to deliver to do them an outstanding and a well organize website.
Mastery in HTML, CSS, BOOTSTRAP, and JAVASCRIPT in conjunction with back end languages like PHP, RUBY AND JAVA will make you a hot cake in this profession
5) Practice Makes Perfect.
Practice as they say always makes perfect. It is an understatement if we undervalue this statement in respect to web development skills.
For any employer to hire you, it is your job to prove to them of your capability and capacity to deliver on the job, how do you know be proficient in the skills you have acquired? It is simply by constantly practicing what you have learnt in your course of been a web developer.
Where to Learn Web Development?

When it comes to learning web development, it is easy to know what you want to learn but it is a herculean task to discover best way or place to learn web development skills.
We have both the free sites to learn web development and place where payment is a must.
Among the free site you can romance to be a web developer are
Ø Youtube
This site does not need any explanation as virtually all humans are aware of its existence, it is advisable for any aspiring web developer to marry this site to be able to master the skills require of a proficient web developer.
Ø W3school
This site is awesome as it teaches skills not limited to web development to a willing and well to do aspiring student.

There are numerous sites to learn web development but you have to pay for the organized lecture, some of these sites are
ü Udacity
ü Udemy
ü Lynda
In conclusion by having the web development skills, or better put, been a web developer, you should be rest assured of never been out for job, because if you are not hired or temporarily out of job , there are numerous freelance site like fivverr,freelance,guru and the rest to monetize your skills.
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