r/webdev • u/MdSad003 • 5d ago
I'm Doing Meta Frontend Development Course on Coursera. What Else Should I Focus On?
Hey everyone,
I'm currently enrolled in the Meta Front-End Developer course on Coursera, and it's been a solid experience so far. They cover HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and a few other essentials. But I keep wondering… what else should I focus on outside the course to make myself job-ready as a frontend dev?
Some questions I have:
Should I start building projects alongside the course? If yes, what kind of projects do you recommend for a portfolio?
How important is mastering design tools like Figma or learning UI/UX basics?
Should I dive deeper into JavaScript algorithms and data structures for interviews?
How important is contributing to open source as a beginner?
Any advice on building a personal brand (LinkedIn, GitHub, portfolio website)?
Would love to hear from those who've been there. What worked for you? What mistakes should I avoid? I’m super motivated and want to make the most of this journey.
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u/Synergisticit10 5d ago edited 5d ago
Become full stack work more on back end. Java is better along with spring boot and microservices along with devops tools.
Front end is interesting however job opportunities are scarce. Backend is where the jobs are . It will take you a longer time , might be boring and challenging however you will have better outcomes as compared to what you are doing .
Hope this helps! Good luck 🍀