“Front-End Developer — turning design into dynamic, user-friendly digital experiences.”

A Front-End Developer builds the visual and interactive elements of a website or web application. They translate design mockups into responsive layouts using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and collaborate with designers and backend developers to ensure a seamless user experience.

Barrier to Entry: ⭐⭐⭐

Key Responsibilities of a Project Manager

  1. Implement UI Designs - Convert Figma or Sketch mockups into functional interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

  2. Build Interactive Features - Use frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular to develop components such as dropdowns, modals, tabs, and form validations.

  3. Ensure Cross-Browser Compatibility - Test interfaces across different browsers and devices to ensure a consistent user experience.

  4. Integrate APIs - Connect front-end applications with backend services using RESTful APIs (interfaces that allow the frontend to fetch/send data).

  5. Optimize Performance - Use lazy loading, code splitting, and asset compression to enhance speed and responsiveness.

  6. Write Clean, Maintainable Code - Follow best practices in code organization and reuse (e.g., using reusable components, following CSS naming conventions like BEM).

  7. Collaborate with Teams - Work closely with UX designers, backend developers, and QA to deliver polished features.

  8. Maintain Version Control - Use Git and platforms like GitHub or GitLab for version tracking and code collaboration.

Key Skills Required

Core Languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Frameworks & Libraries: React, Vue.js, Angular

Responsive Design: CSS Flexbox, Grid, media queries, mobile-first development

State Management: Redux, Vuex, Context API

API Integration: RESTful APIs (JSON-based services for data fetching), basic GraphQL

Version Control: Git, GitHub/GitLab

Tooling & Build Systems: Webpack, Vite, Babel, NPM/Yarn

Testing: Jest, Cypress, Playwright

Performance Optimization: Lighthouse, lazy loading, code splitting, Core Web Vitals

Soft Skills: Team collaboration, problem-solving, debugging, code reviews

PROS AND CONS

“From Pixel Pusher to Interface Architect — Your Front-End Career Climb”

Inside a Front-end Developer’s Daily Routine

8:30 AM Code Review Catch-Up
• Review recent merge requests on GitHub. Leave comments and approve clean pull requests.

9:30 AM Daily Stand‑Up
• Sync with the product team and developers. Share yesterday’s progress and current tasks.

10:00 AM UI Implementation
• Build out new screens based on Figma designs using React and SCSS. Ensure responsiveness for mobile.

Noon Lunch & Browser Testing
• Eat while running Chrome, Firefox, Safari tests to ensure layout consistency.

1:00 PM API Integration
• Connect frontend logic with backend endpoints using Axios. Handle loading states and error displays.

2:30 PM Debugging & Fixes
• Resolve bugs reported by QA or from Lighthouse performance audits.

3:30 PM Team Collaboration
• Pair with backend dev to align on API data structures and response formats.

4:30 PM Component Refactoring
• Clean up older components: extract reusable pieces and improve state handling with Context API.

5:30 PM Wrap-Up & Commit
• Push final commits, write clear commit messages, and update the task board for tomorrow.