Freelance Web Developer 101: How to Start, Grow, and Succeed in Freelance Web Development from A to Z
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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, like RandomScriptureVerse.com. In time, she started branching out and building websites for others, like JonathanWhitlockArt.com.
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.
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- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Misleading title. There's nothing about freelancing (only a few paragraphs). The whole book is just about very beginner web development introductions with outdated technologies like jQuery, PHP things I learnt 20 years ago. Yes they are still in use but mostly for older website maintenance. I wouldn't consider wordpress as web development unless it's on WordPress themes and plugins development.. It's basically a no code solution.
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Table of Contents
Recommended Resources
Introduction
Step 1: Get a Bird’s-Eye View of Web Development
What is Web Development?
HTML: Building the Webpage
CSS: Decorating the Webpage
JavaScript: Adding Functionality
Frameworks and Libraries: Making Website Building Easier
Bootstrap
jQuery
PHP and MySQL: Back-End Tools in the Web Developer’s Toolbox
WordPress: A Powerful Platform for Building Websites
Never Stop Learning
Summary of Step 1
Step 2: Discover the Best Web Development Resources
Best Websites for Learning Web Development
W3Schools.com
Codecademy
Online Courses
Best Apps for Learning Web Development
SoloLearn
Other Apps
Best Books for Learning Web Development
The Jon Duckett Series
Browse Your Library
Best Search Practices for Learning Web Development
Summary of Step 2
Step 3: Start Your Stunning Web Portfolio
Select a Web Hosting Service
Download a File Transfer Client
Choose a Text Editor
Get to Know Your Webspace
Treat Your Website Like Your Own Digital Playground
Summary of Step 3
Step 4: Master HTML, the Foundation of Web Development
Measure Twice, Code Once
Take Advantage of Developer Tools
Be Semantic in Your Descriptions
Nest Your Elements
Make Use of Website Metadata
Show Your Skills with HTML
Summary of Step 4
Step 5: Style with CSS, the Web Developer’s Paintbrush
Follow Best Web Design Practices
Always Aim for Responsive Design
Be Creative (and Careful) with Selectors
Check Your Website on Every Browser
Minify Your Files
Show Your Skills with CSS
Summary of Step 5
Step 6: Make Webpages Interactive with the Power of JavaScript
Organize Your JavaScript Code
Learn to Love the Console
Fully Understand the DOM, the Structure of Webpages
Get to Know AJAX and JSON, Priceless Web Technologies
Test, Test, and Test Again
Show Your Skills with JavaScript
Summary of Step 6
Step 7: Save Time with Web Development Frameworks and Libraries
Learn Bootstrap: The Most Popular Web Framework
Connecting to the Framework
The Best of Bootstrap
How to Avoid Bootstrap’s Drawbacks
Use jQuery: JavaScript Made Simpler
Connecting to the Library
Must-Know jQuery Capabilities
Experiment with Other Web Development Tools
Show Your Skills with Frameworks and Libraries
Summary of Step 7
Step 8: Dive into Back-End Web Development with PHP and MySQL
Discover the Possibilities of PHP
Compatibility with HTML
Organized File Division
Sessions and Cookies
Easy Integration with SQL
Get Familiar with phpMyAdmin
Manipulate Website Data with MySQL
Show Your Skills with PHP and MySQL
Summary of Step 8
Step 9: Work Website Wonders with WordPress
Learn WordPress Basics
Customize Themes to Create Spectacular Websites
Install the Most Efficient Plugins
Show Your Skills with WordPress
Summary of Step 9
Step 10: Advance Your Web Development Career
Perfect Your Web Portfolio
Find Clients as a Web Developer
Earn More on Freelancing Websites
Summary of Step 10
Conclusion
Summary
Plan of Action
Final Words
About the Expert
Recommended Resources
Introduction
When I first discovered web development, it was like I discovered a whole new world of information and possibilities that I could hardly get enough of. I had finally found something that completely satisfies both sides of my brain: I creatively design beautiful websites using my right brain, and I logically program them using my left brain. Also, my heart is just as satisfied as my mind because I use my web development skills to undertake meaningful projects and contribute to worthy causes that make the world a better place.
Now, the idea of a world of information
is exciting, but it can also be intimidating. Where do you start? What should you learn, and how do you learn it? Because I’ve been through the ups and downs of learning web development, I’ve decided to write this book to help you through them. I can put you on the fast track of becoming a web developer by teaching you where to start, how to develop your skills, and what you need to do to be successful.
This book is written specifically for beginners with little to no knowledge of web development. In Step 1, I’ll help you to see the big picture of web development, including how several technologies work together in the website-building process. In Step 2, I’ll show you the best resources for studying this topic so you can quickly get started in developing your knowledge and skills. Then in Step 3, I’ll explain how you can get your own website up and running and start building your personal portfolio. Steps 4-9 will explore different programming languages and web technologies that are foundational to web development. For each one, I share best practices and tips for success as well as project ideas for you to apply the principles you learn. Finally, in Step 10, I’ll describe how you can advance your career as a freelance web developer.
Lastly, I’d like you to know that whoever you are, and wherever you are in life, you can become a web developer. I was 25 when I discovered this field; I