Succeeding in Web Development

Succeeding in Web Development: Full Stack and Front End is one of 11 courses in a LinkedIn Learning Path entitled Become a Software Developer. I have now completed one of the 11 courses. This learning opportunity is supported by Boston PHP’s six-month long virtual self-study group initiative called Post Pandemic Challenge.

Succeeding in Web Development

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Succeeding in Web Development

Course Details

Do you want to become a web developer? Web development isn’t just one job. There is a range of technologies and career options to explore. The core responsibilities are generally divided into two camps — front-end and back-end. Front-end developers specialize in websites and applications. Back-end developers work with servers and databases.

Increasingly, employers want full-stack developers who oversee all technical aspects of a web project. Succeeding in Web Development: Full Stack and Front End provides a map of the core technologies, along with advice about mastering these skills. In addition, you’ll learn the details you’ll need to connect these skills to jobs. Lastly, you’ll learn tips on finding training, getting hired, and maximizing your earning potential in this lucrative and exciting field.

Topics covered include the following:

  • Introduction
  • A Developer’s Life
  • Core Technologies
  • Core Concepts
  • Supporting Technologies
  • Education
  • Getting a Job
  • Conclusion


Become a Software Developer

Learning Path Overview

This learning path consists of three primary areas as follows:

  • Learn foundations of programming for software development
  • Practice with popular technologies like HTML and CSS
  • Explore core languages like Python, JavaScript and Java

Previously completed courses in this 11-course, 30-hour Learning Path include the following:

  • None, this is the first course in the series that I have completed.


Boston PHP

Boston PHP is the largest education-focused Meetup in New England with more than 3,800 members. Our mission is to engage members in continuing education efforts. As a result, we offer services beyond in-person meetups. A cornerstone of our member engagement strategy is this virtual self-study group initiative called Web Apprentices.

If you would like to learn the skills necessary to Become a Software Developer as part of a group of like-minded web developers, join Boston PHP Meetup and sign up for the Post Pandemic Challenge self-study group.


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