Libraries, Frameworks and Tools—Oh My!
There are three key technologies every front-end developer should have on their resume: 1. JavaScript 2. HTML 3. CSS These are at the core of any role touching the client. Things get really interesting with all the different libraries, frameworks and tools that come with these technologies. Below are some of the more common ones that hiring managers will expect to see on resumes. Keep in mind that new tech pops up all the time, so keep your eye on what companies actually need.What You Need
- Angular, Ember.js, Backbone, jQuery. Even though JavaScript has been around for nearly 20 years, the recent increased emphasis on app-like interactions and consistent browser experiences has spurred a surge in JavaScript frameworks. Each of the frameworks listed above helps make JavaScript code more organized, reusable and maintainable. And since each one includes various components, they can also make development faster (which is something every hiring manager wants). However, your skills in one may not translate to another very easily, so be sure you’re knowledgeable on tools used by the companies you want to work for.
- Bootstrap, Foundation, Pure, Skeleton, Gumby. These are CSS frameworks that make building a UI faster and more visually consistent by providing layout helpers and default styles. If you know one of these frameworks, or if you have experience building responsive or adaptive websites, you will be able to pick up others pretty quickly, without much training or ramp-up time.
- LESS, SASS, Stylus. These are CSS preprocessors that make it easier for developers to edit and maintain a diversified set of CSS styles. Each one works a little differently, but once you know one of them, it’s pretty easy to pick up a new one. It’s just a bit of new syntax and styles.
- Usability, Accessibility, Internationalization, Information Architecture, Portability, Security, Visual Design. While these skills are wide-ranging, a good front-end engineer should have expertise in at least a few.
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