Published - Thu, 25 May 2023

Web Development 101

Web Development 101

When you first heard the words ‘web developer’ it’s possible that you first thought of a front-end developer. These developers build what you see on the website page – the front-end of the website that is consumer facing. On the flip-side, a back-end developer builds what exists behind the scenes. And then there is a full-stack developer: someone who is familiar will all levels of development and has an interest in all technologies associated with web development. Now, this may seem like common sense to many, but it is important to walk through each step of defining who you are as a developer to make a fully-informed decision.    It’s no secret that the demand for web developers is continuing to grow at a rapid rate. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “employment of web developers is projected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations”. And this is in the United States alone. This is due to the fact that web developers are now needed within every industry, not just tech firms. So sure, we understand now that there is a high demand for these jobs, but with that comes a greater desire from others to become a web developer. What sets you apart from the competition and how can you truly find your developer niche?

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Programming Instructor with over 500,000 students worldwide. Mark Lassoff 's parents frequently claim that Mark was born to be a programmer. Starting, in the mid-eighties at age 11, Mark was hard at work on his Commodore 64 writing games in the BASIC language. After completing a computer science degree, Mark developed software for several well-known internet startups during the initial internet boom of the mid 1990’s. Five years ago Mark parlayed a two decades of software development experience into his latest entrepreneurial venture, LearnToProgram Media. LearnToProgram Media publishes online courses that teach mobile, web, and game development. Over 500,000 people have learned programming from Mark through online classes he has either authored or published. In addition to publishing popular courses and books LearnToProgram Media operates an internet video network which produces several programs on software development. Previously Mark founded PowerPlant Marketing, which created marketing automation software for REALTORS™. After the sale of PowerPlant, Mark went on to found Internet Broadcasting Group which counted among it’s launch clients Nike, Blue Moon Brewing Company and Opubco. Mark lives in Connecticut and speaks worldwide on software development, entrepreneurship and online learning. He has spoken at TechWeek NY, TechWeek LA, and SXSW, among other large conferences. In his spare time he he enjoys aviation, mentoring new business owners and spending time with life-long friends and family.

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Web Development 101
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When you first heard the words ‘web developer’ it’s possible that you first thought of a front-end developer. These developers build what you see on the website page – the front-end of the website that is consumer facing. On the flip-side, a back-end developer builds what exists behind the scenes. And then there is a full-stack developer: someone who is familiar will all levels of development and has an interest in all technologies associated with web development. Now, this may seem like common sense to many, but it is important to walk through each step of defining who you are as a developer to make a fully-informed decision.    It’s no secret that the demand for web developers is continuing to grow at a rapid rate. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “employment of web developers is projected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations”. And this is in the United States alone. This is due to the fact that web developers are now needed within every industry, not just tech firms. So sure, we understand now that there is a high demand for these jobs, but with that comes a greater desire from others to become a web developer. What sets you apart from the competition and how can you truly find your developer niche?

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