While at LinkedIn I was asked “What are the essential skills to include in your front-end development resume?”.
This was my reply:
As of 2024 you need to have at least proficient command of the following Web Technologies:
– HTML: Expertise in HTML5.
– CSS: Ability to style complex layouts with CSS3, including Flexbox and Grid.
– JavaScript: Proficiency in ES6+, asynchronous programming, and experience with DOM manipulation.
– PHP/MySQL: Full-Stack capability to integrate PHP/MySQL back-ends with front-end technologies.
– Git: Competence using platforms like GitHub or GitLab.
– Collaboration Tools: Experience with tools like JIRA, or Trello for project management.
– Prototyping Tools: Familiarity with tools like Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, etc.
– Performance Optimization: Skills in optimizing website performance.
– Accessibility: Experience implementing accessibility standards.
However, you also need non-technical skills for Front-End Web Development that are crucial for complementing technical expertise, fostering teamwork, enhancing problem-solving, and ensuring adaptability.
These, in my opinion, are the key non-technical skills needed:
– Creativity: For envisioning unique and effective design solutions and user-centric interfaces, elevating the visual appeal and usability of web experiences. Creativity is about thinking outside the box and coming up with innovative ways to solve problems or improve user experience.
– Teamwork: Effective collaboration within teams is essential for ensuring seamless integration of ideas. This fosters harmonious working relationships with designers, back-end developers, and stakeholders to achieve collective objectives. Teamwork involves understanding and communicating with others, as well as being able to work together to solve problems and achieve goals.
– Problem-Solving: Swift problem-solving skills enable front-end developers to analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and devise effective solutions. This skill is crucial for ensuring smooth development processes and for adapting to challenges that arise during the development process.
