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Reach a Hireable Level as a Frontend Developer. From Your First Line of Code to Building Professional React Apps.
Instructors: Per Harald Borgen
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This specialization is beginner-friendly; no prior knowledge is needed. It is also ideal for those seeking to enhance their web development skills.
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Beginner level
This specialization is beginner-friendly; no prior knowledge is needed. It is also ideal for those seeking to enhance their web development skills.
Learn the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Understand the fundamentals of UI Design.
Become a hireable React developer.
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This specialization is perfect for beginners eager to launch a career in frontend development. You'll explore key technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and UI design through interactive challenges and hands-on projects—giving you real-world experience and a portfolio to showcase your skills.
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You will build a range of projects, including several landing pages, games, a Chrome extension, a Mobile app, and more. The projects come with professional specs given in a Figma file, so you will learn to interpret design files as developers do in the real world.
How to code websites from scratch with HTML and CSS
How to build beautiful layouts using color palettes, fonts, images, and other styling techniques
How to use professional tools for code editing, collaboration, and deployment
The basics of the JavaScript programming language, like variables, data types, functions, loops, conditionals, and more.
How to use JavaScript to build real-world web apps
How to use professional software development tools for coding, collaboration, and deployment
Accessible Web Development
WCAG Guidelines
Semantic HTML
callback functions
async/await
promises in JavaScript
The ability to create stunning user interfaces is a skill any frontend developer will benefit from, whether you're in a team, a consultant, or want to build your own projects. This course will teach you the seven fundamentals that underpin any beautiful and effective user interface. Through lectures and interactive exercises, you'll discover the skills you need in order to build UIs that both look amazing and feel great to use. You will build everything in the browser using HTML and CSS, and put your new skills to the test many times throughout the course!
Teacher Gary Simon has over 20 years of experience as a UI/UX designer and a frontend developer, so you can rest assured that you are in good hands.
Create interactive components using React’s state and props to manage data flow.
Utilize React to build a variety of real-world projects.
Apply accessibility best practices to ensure a user-friendly experience.
Elevate your expertise with our Advanced React course. Building upon your foundational knowledge, this course delves into advanced React patterns, internal workings, and the implementation of complex applications using React Router.
Taught by industry veteran Bob Ziroll, who has successfully guided thousands of students towards rewarding careers in front-end development, this course equips you with in-depth React proficiency that stands out in the competitive job market. Why React? As the most sought-after front-end library globally, React not only offers abundant job opportunities but also enhances your overall JavaScript proficiency. Unlike other libraries, React fosters core JavaScript skills, empowering you to master the art of web development. Take your front-end development career to the next level with our Advanced React Development course.
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This self-paced course allows you to study at your own rhythm, giving you the freedom to complete as much or as little as you wish each week.
This specialization assumes no prior knowledge and is perfect for both beginners and those looking to improve their existing web development skills.
Beginners are advised to follow the recommended sequence for the specialization, while those with prior skills may skip forward to target the areas they wish to improve.
Upon finishing the Specialization, you will be able to skilfully handle a range of web development projects and produce interactive and adaptive websites with ease.
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.
This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.
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