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Web Development

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Introduction to Web Development

Web development is the practice of creating web applications or websites for users to access in a browser. It includes web design, programming, database management, and more.

Why We Recommend Web Development

Web development is a great career path for folks who want to be able to combine their creative and technical skills to make functional websites for clients!

Skill Update!

Have you completed one of the courses below or a different course or certification related to Web Development? If you are an active candidate working with LaunchCode, please let us know by filling out this form. Our team reviews submissions on a weekly basis and will update your LaunchCode candidate profile with a note to let the Career Team know that you have completed a new course!

React Resources

Course Name Description Skills Covered Time to Complete
Working with Components in React 18 This course will teach you how to build React apps that use components in the best possible way while minimizing computer resources and maximizing browser UI experience. React Components, Debugging 4 hours
Managing State in React 18 This course will teach you how to implement many types of React state including local, global, refs, context, derived, and more. React State 5 hours
Using Hooks in React 18 This course will teach you how to best use React Hooks, how to build your own Hooks, and how to combine Hooks together to make awesome React apps. React Hooks 4.5 hours
Working with Data in React This course will teach you how to build React apps that can manage data seamlessly. Data Patterns, Working with Data 5 hours
Secure Coding in React This course will teach you how to implement high level security protocols and defenses in your React applications. Security 1.5 hours
Authentication and Authorization in React This course will teach you how to add authentication and authorization in React. Cookie Authentication, OAuth2 2 hours

UX Resources

Course Name Description Skills Covered Time to Complete
UX Design Systems This Pluralsight course will teach you about how and why you should implement a UX design system. UX Design Systems 3 hours
UX Content Strategy This course teaches you how to define the UX content strategy for your organization with proven methods and techniques. Content Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Research Methods 4 hours
UX Information Architecture This course teaches you how to apply the Card Sorting Methods into the Information Architecture structuring process, in order to create Product Wireframes that are aligned with the users' and stakeholders' needs and demands in the most efficient way. Information Architecture, Card Sorting, Tree Testing, Wireframes 2 hours
UX Accessibility This course will teach you to design accessible digital products for all. Assistive Technology 2 hours
UX Design Creating Wireframes This course will teach you about how to create effective wireframes. Wireframes 2 hours
User Experience Design Fundamentals This course will teach you the fundamentals of user experience design that you’ll need to build software in a user-centric way. UX Design Terminology, User Research, Information Architecture, Wireframing, Usability Testing 3 hours
Interaction Design: The Big Picture This course will teach you about the five dimensions of interaction design and how to implement them in your projects. Interaction Design 2 hours
Interaction Design Fundamentals This course will teach you about Interaction Design and how it can be used to improve user experience. Design Patterns, Microinteractions, Testing 2 hours
Prototyping Techniques for UX Design This course will teach you to develop interactive prototypes, conduct user tests, and refine interfaces for optimal usability. Creating Prototypes 1 hour
Creating Layouts with CSS This course will teach you how to implement beautiful, responsive layouts in CSS as part of a team or as a full-stack developer. CSS Responsive Layouts, Flexbox 4 hours

General Web Development Resources

Course Name Description Skills Covered Time to Complete
Information Governance: HIPAA This course will teach you the critical knowledge required to understand healthcare information security and privacy concepts, practices, and regulations. Health Data Management 3 hours

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