Digital Front End Developer
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A web developer responsible for coding the front end of a website.
Overview
Web design focuses on how a website looks, but as a Front End Developer, it’s you who’s responsible for how that design actually gets implemented on the web.
You’re the link between design and technology – you’ll take design files and convert them into code, whether it’s HTML, JavaScript or CSS.
From the design and layout to the content and navigation – everything a user sees, clicks or interacts with on a website is the work of a Front End Developer.
You’ll need to focus on the user experience – packaging up the utility of the back end in an inviting way for users to interact with.
You’ll also have to make sure there are no errors or bugs on the site, and that the design appears as it’s supposed to across various platforms and browsers.
Top 5 Tasks
- Bring to life a web design concept using HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- Create and maintain websites
- Implement the design across desktop and mobile sites
- Test the site for usability and fix any bugs
- Prioritise user experience.
Salary
Entry level salaries start at around £26,000 and experienced Front End Developers could earn up to £56,000.
Am I Suited?
- Creative thinker
- Technically-minded
- Logical
- Analytical
- Problem solver
The rise of smartphones has changed the medium through which users browse the web, with more people now surfing the Internet on mobile devices rather than desktop sites.
Qualifications
To get into this profession, you’ll typically need to complete a university course, college course or apprenticeship in a relevant subject, such as web development or software development or computing.
