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How to be a Web Developer

A Complete Beginner's Guide on What to Know and Where to Start

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  • © 2023

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Authors:
  1. Radu Nicoara

    1. Berlin, Germany

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  • Learn what it means to be a Web Developer and what it entails
  • Explore key principles, tools and frameworks of web development and design
  • Start your journey to become a Web Developer today

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Getting Started

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Introduction

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      Pages 3-23

  3. The Tech Stack

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 25-25
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    2. SQL Basics

      • Radu Nicoara
      Pages 27-46

    3. HTML and CSS

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      Pages 47-59

    4. GraphQL and JavaScript

      • Radu Nicoara
      Pages 61-74

    5. The Backend

      • Radu Nicoara
      Pages 75-92

    6. The Frontend

      • Radu Nicoara
      Pages 93-121

    7. Going Fullstack

      • Radu Nicoara
      Pages 123-135

    8. Automated Testing

      • Radu Nicoara
      Pages 137-155

    9. Other Frameworks and Technologies

      • Radu Nicoara
      Pages 157-170

  4. Landing Your First Role

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 171-171
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    2. Your First Job

      • Radu Nicoara
      Pages 173-185

    3. Working on a Team

      • Radu Nicoara
      Pages 187-197

    4. Project Management Methods

      • Radu Nicoara
      Pages 199-206

  5. In Summary

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 207-207
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    2. Conclusions

      • Radu Nicoara
      Pages 209-211

  6. Back Matter

    Pages 213-219
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About this book

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
  • 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.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Berlin, Germany

    Radu Nicoara

About the author

​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. 

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