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Freelance Web Developer 101
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Freelance Web Developer 101

How to Start, Grow, and Succeed in Freelance Web Development from A to Z
Created byHowExpert
Last updated 9/2020
English

What you'll learn

  • Freelance Web Developer 101

Course content

1 section13 lectures2h 56m total length
  • Welcome0:19

    Learn how to start, grow, and succeed in freelance web development from a to z, guided by expert insights and practical steps.

  • Introduction2:31

    Explore the big picture of web development, discover resources, and learn to get your own website up and running, build a portfolio, and advance as a freelance web developer.

  • Part 1 - Get a Bird's-Eye View of Web Development24:51
  • Part 2 - Discover the Best Web Development Resources17:46
  • Part 3 - Start Your Stunning Web Portfolio16:55
  • Part 4 - Master HTML, the Foundation of Web Development20:19
  • Part 5 - Style with CSS, the Web Developer’s Paintbrush17:16
  • Part 6 - Make Webpages Interactive with the Power of JavaScript15:03
  • Part 7 - Save Time with Web Development Frameworks and Libraries16:43

    Master bootstrap and jQuery to accelerate front-end development with responsive design, CDNs, AJAX, and widgets, then explore additional frameworks and plugins to tailor client websites.

  • Part 8 - Dive Into Back-End Web Development with PHP and MySQL14:58
  • Part 9 - Work Website Wonders with WordPress10:30
  • Part 10 - Advance Your Web Development Career14:31
  • Conclusion4:36

Requirements

  • None

Description

You probably use websites every day, but have you ever thought about building them? With the help of this book, now you can!

In this exceptional step-by-step guide, you’ll learn what web development is all about, which resources will help you master it, and how you can build stunning and interactive websites. After instructing you on how to create your own personal web portfolio, the author will take you through all the major web development languages and technologies, including the following:

• HTML

• CSS

• JavaScript

• Bootstrap and jQuery

• PHP and MySQL

• WordPress

Each of these chapters contains best practices and tips for success as well as a “Show Your Skills” section with practical and fun project ideas for you to apply what you’re learning. For example, “Write a JavaScript program that will run the game Chutes and Ladders thousands of time and determine the minimum, maximum, and average number of turns to win.”

Lastly, you’ll find out how to transform your newfound hobby into a profitable career by becoming a freelance web developer. The author will share tips for perfecting your portfolio and finding clients, especially through the popular freelancing website Upwork.

If you’ve ever been curious about web development but didn’t know where to start, this book is for you! Come and embrace both your creativity and logic by delving into the wonderful world of web development!

About the Expert:

Liz Kazandzhy is a passionate web developer who also greatly enjoys writing and editing. As the daughter of a software engineer, she has always had a knack for technology, so when she stumbled upon web development in 2016, it was love at first keystroke. She studied it voraciously and began building websites related to her personal interests. In time, she started branching out and building websites for others.

Liz currently lives in Orem, UT, with her husband Vlad and two energetic young daughters, Katya and Sophia. In the rare moments when the kids are asleep and the housework is done, she enjoys reading, writing, and developing websites.

Who this course is for:

  • Web developers