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Nick Yates
8,621 PointsWhat do I do?
So I'm finished the Web Design track and about to start Front End Web Development and I'm wanting a job within the next 6 months, so then my next question whats the best way to do that? I figured out that Web Designers need to be creative and good with Graphic Design and good with programs such as Illustrator and Photoshop to build mockups and Wireframes, which I've come to realize isn't my thing, I'm more of a just hard code kind of guy. Whats the best path for me? What kind of Programming should I be getting into? Is Web Development still a viable path without those skills or should I go somewhere into the backend spectrum of coding? Or some other option? any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
2 Answers
Philip Gales
15,193 PointsIf you want to work for a small company, you will need some wireframing ability. Larger companies though will not let you touch designs in any capacity, and will require your code to match the design.
Jennifer Nordell
Treehouse TeacherI think I'd point you in the direction of backend development. You will still likely be doing websites, but your concentration will mainly be on the functionality of the website. I'm of the opinion that designers are likely to appreciate the fact that you have any familiarity with wireframing/design principles at all. So, I'd probably recommend you start on the https://teamtreehouse.com/tracks/full-stack-javascript track.
Nick Yates
8,621 PointsThen should I still do front end development track or just go straight to To full stack Javascript track?
Jennifer Nordell
Treehouse TeacherNick Yates I'd personally finish up the front end track and then move on to the full stack JavaScript. Keep in mind that JavaScript needs to know how to access the DOM, and the front end will give you a good understanding of what that is and how it's being used and styled. This in turn will make JavaScript easier to learn. Hope this helps!