Javascript Developer

Become a Javascript Developer

Javascript is the most popular web programming language in the world. Whether you are new to Javascript development or want to enhance your developer skillset, this 100% online course will train you to use Javascript and its most popular libraries, including React, jQuery and Vue.js. You will start by learning Javascript, then integrate React as you learn to build an app. Adding Vue.js and jQuery will round out your skills to build your own dynamic web application.

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Job Outlook for Javascript Developer

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), demand for software developers will grow by 22% between now and 2029, much faster than the projected growth for all jobs. The BLS expects continued demand for developers who can create mobile applications for new products that use software, such as Internet of Things (IoT) devices, many of which use Javascript-based frameworks.

Data from PayScale.com indicates that software developers with Javascript skills earn $72,406 per year in the US, on average. Salaries for early-career Javascript developers range between $51-$98,000 per year, with an average of $70,432 within the first few years of their careers.

Javascript Developer FAQs

  • Is JavaScript still popular?

    Javascript is considered one of the world's only "omni-platform" coding languages. That is, it can be adapted to run anywhere, from devices such as laptops, phones and tablets and on the server-side to power connections to robust data sources. It is a universal language for the ever-expanding web.

  • What is the benefit of using frameworks like React, jQuery and Vue.js?

    Javascript frameworks (or libraries) provide a pre-written code base that developers can use across a variety of projects or applications. They save developers time and energy by enabling them to avoid re-writing code time after time. React, jQuery and Vue.js are among the most popular and widely-used Javascript libraries.

  • Is JavaScript a good language to learn for freelance or remote career opportunities?

    Because Javascript is used to program the World Wide Web, it can be deployed in a nearly unlimited variety of use cases, ranging from client websites to sophisticated, data-driven applications. As a result, it is considered an excellent skill for freelance or remote career opportunities. According to ZipRecruiter.com, Javascript developers commonly earn $101,428 working remotely.

  • Do I need any prior experience to take this course?

    Students should have experience with HTML and at least a basic understanding of CSS.

What you will learn

  • The basic constructs of JavaScript, how to use JavaScript to access and change page elements and their properties, and how to test and debug JavaScript using Google Chrome
     
  • Additional, advanced JavaScript techniques that prepare you for learning specific frameworks
     
  • Vue and React frameworks for building applications
     
  • Use jQuery to maintain and modernize existing websites
     
  • Gain intensive JavaScript skills to jump-start a career in a growing technical field
     
  • Master Vue.js and React.js
     
  • Be able to maintain legacy work with jQuery methods
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