{"product_id":"how-to-become-a-web-developer-a-field-guide-paperback","title":"How to Become A Web Developer: A Field Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNate Murray\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eAngel Garbarino\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to Become a Web Developer: A Field Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn \u003cem\u003ewhat\u003c\/em\u003e it takes to become a Web Developer, and \u003cem\u003ehow\u003c\/em\u003e you can become one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo matter your age or background you can become a Web Developer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is for those who are considering learning programming as a career. Or even to be more familiar with the lingo as an advantage at work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are a lot of articles, books, and online courses out there. But too often, they make assumptions about what you already know. 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For every topic covered, we talk about how it fits into the larger picture of web development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the end of this book, you will be able to make an educated decision about your future and understand the steps and commitment it will take to get there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy become a Web Developer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePay\u003c\/strong\u003e In the US, according to StackOverflow's 2019 survey, the avg. reported salary for a developer is \\$100K.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpportunities\u003c\/strong\u003e According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Computer and IT occupations are the fastest-growing of all US occupations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessibility\u003c\/strong\u003e All you need is a computer and internet connection to teach yourself the required skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWhat you'll learn\u003cp\u003eYou're not buying just a book. 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This discussion helps you narrow in your interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGit and GitHub\u003c\/strong\u003e - You will become familiar with the general Git-GitHub workflow. More importantly, you will understand how these technologies work, and in doing so, get a leg-up on many of your peers. Most beginner programmers don't understand what makes Git so special, you will.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrontend vs. Backend\u003c\/strong\u003e - In the last 5 years, the most significant split in web development is between the backend and frontend. 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