Cristian O'Reilly
After some searching on the internet for jobs in the field of software development I found a trend of some mandatory skills that’s required for most positions.
Key Skills for Web Developers
- HTML/CSS: A strong understanding of HTML and CSS is foundational to front-end web development. HTML is used for structuring content on the web, while CSS is used for styling that content.
- JavaScript: Essential for creating dynamic and interactive web pages. Proficiency in JavaScript, and frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js is required.
- Version Control (Git): Knowledge of version control systems like Git is critical for collaborating with teams and managing codebases.
- Responsive Design: Employers expect developers to design websites that work across various devices (mobile, tablet, desktop) and screen sizes. This requires proficiency in media queries and responsive web design principles.
- Backend Development: Understanding server-side languages (like Node.js, Python, PHP) and databases (SQL, NoSQL) is important for full-stack development.
- APIs: Many job listings require experience with RESTful API development and integration, as well as working with third-party APIs.
- Frameworks and Libraries: Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks (React.js, Angular, Vue.js) and libraries (Express.js) is desired for building scalable applications.
- Problem-Solving and Algorithms: Web developers must be able to think critically and solve problems, including understanding algorithms and data structures.
- Security: An understanding of web security best practices, such as preventing cross-site scripting (XSS) and SQL injection, is important for keeping applications safe.
- Soft Skills: Communication and collaboration are essential for working in teams and understanding client needs.
Some skills I would need to acquire to secure a job in software development here in Virginia is obtaining a security clearance. Also learning Sharepoint would deeply benefit me in this job search. Throughout this course, I have gained a foundational understanding of web development. Some of the key skills I’ve developed over the course was a strong understanding of HTML and CSS and JS. These basic web development skills are essential in securing and maintaining a job software development. HTML is used for structuring content on the web, while CSS is used for styling that content and JS is essential for creating dynamic and interactive web pages. I also developed a strong skill in troubleshooting. I have learned the fundamentals of Git, including how to commit, push, pull, and merge changes. I understand the importance of version control for collaboration. I was able to think critically and solve problems with code. I also have experience with Visual Studio from using this