As an advanced front-end developer, you’ll develop high-quality, creative designs, and lead coordination and strategy for your team. The resources below can help you develop the skills to advance your career.
Grow your career in front-end development
Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, React (web framework), Web Development, User Experience, Algorithms, Computer Science, Web Design, Application Development, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Web Development Tools, Collaboration, Communication, Data Structures, Human Computer Interaction, Interactive Design, Linux, Problem Solving, Product Design, Software Engineering Tools, Software Testing
Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Databases, HTML and CSS, SQL, Database Design, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Science, Big Data, React (web framework), Software Testing, Web Development, Application Development, Back-End Web Development, Cloud API, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Collaboration, Communication, Computer Programming, Data Model, Data Structures, Data Warehousing, Database Administration, Database Application, Database Theory, DevOps, Django (Web Framework), Front-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Javascript, Kubernetes, Linux, Problem Solving, Semantic Web, Software Engineering, Software Engineering Tools, Statistical Programming, Tensorflow, Web Design, Web Development Tools
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Cloud Computing, IBM Cloud, Application Development, Programming Principles, Software Engineering Tools, Web Development, Cloud API, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Cloud Platforms, Software Architecture, Agile Software Development, Communication, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Software As A Service, System Programming, Continuous Delivery, Software-Defined Networking, Front-End Web Development, Leadership and Management, NoSQL, Collaboration, Javascript, Mergers & Acquisitions, Python Programming, React (web framework), Search Engine Optimization, Strategy, User Experience
To advance in your career as a front-end developer, you may choose to deepen your expertise in the front-end, expand into back-end or full-stack development, or take on more leadership and mentoring responsibilities.
Moving up the ladder in front-end development means improving your technical skill set so your work is consistent, intuitive, and responsive across devices. You’ll want to be a strong collaborator and systems thinker who can deliver swift, high-quality designs that align with strategic business outcomes.
As an advanced front-end developer, titles include “Lead Front-End Developer” and “Front-End Development Manager” if you pursue the management track. Others may advance from “Senior Front-End Developer” to “Staff” and then “Principal” as individual contributors.
Advance in your front-end developer career with these resources:
![[Featured image] Two front-end developers are working together while looking at a desktop.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/7kBRPlWslHXWb0YxEYcAaL/09908091b285b267b5e7b1accf90a6c8/GettyImages-1487035057.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured image] A front-end developer is in an office working on their laptop with earbuds on.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/Mpo9KCpV01kcXsMz66VGG/c6e5a8a9ff12debacddfbcdee1368d2a/GettyImages-1442021051.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured image] A web designer works on a responsive web design for a client. They are wearing a white sweater and working in an open, industrial office space.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/5lai1xeGFtJ2gA6fuYip1S/72663c00791b3b87246c03b4d88e3936/GettyImages-1132115579__1_.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured image] A developer in a light brown shirt sits at a desk learning a front-end programming language on a computer monitor connected to a laptop and tablet.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/1rF0PrQjECT3BmDAzWEXNI/62f1d2ff9ca528a9b0c6895644280508/GettyImages-1289158460.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A front-end developer in a white blouse sits at a large table near windows and preps responses to interview questions.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/7FyhklXyZmk97jMjR0Jm02/68e5f74449bd0366fc03dba15f645246/GettyImages-1127871526.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A female, wearing a gray top and white headphones, sits in front of two desktop computers.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/1e5sV3pmPjp5Bk8uhLlPSw/ee99dfc20f7b622c9217003efc9c4fdc/GettyImages-1332378553__2_.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured image] A software developer is sitting at their desk in front of a desktop and a laptop.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/5FdQRgD59j6DKEF6BVav6f/5214b60bf72d24d26ff94ff6e4540b9b/GettyImages-562451671__2_.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A web designer and web developer look at a computer while they work together on creating a website.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/72AYgWguyRFfesCrDJi8w8/f188f54f192b13526040430a06291415/GettyImages-938231330.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A man works on a laptop computer in an office.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/4NAwrInfpEhTT3Kti5eMA6/e5e7a301fc824d01dda224830a065135/GettyImages-1341554760.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
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![[Featured image] A front-end developer sits on a floor mat working on his laptop to build a website.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/rlyhImnUkmQdKdHtL1GNv/868953ec7fa50ec9f913bc455c821951/iStock-800334746_super.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured image] A full-stack developer wearing a blue and red-striped sweater sits at a wooden desk in a home office working on a desktop computer.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/6jlzejupy0wivgSFx7rgpA/f9110a109222f6a7e6f1f691f7d911f7/GettyImages-968890648.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured image] A software developer wears headphones and works on her laptop from home.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/4fVPQozOzE7xNGMgmsuaE/2d155d737ebef408444749a68b17fab7/Software_developer.png?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured image] Two game developers working at a computer station.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/6wWAcNZk8DLcQkgSCwcJoE/4aedde7af4dd249e6abd4c6471b1b97f/Game_developer.png?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured image] A web designer is at the office working.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/gzZpBDV3nX1AWytfLhbgs/d528553697d959544c8ca5b80b6d8beb/web_developer.png?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
