Software developers
Write the code behind the apps millions of people use.
$133,080/yrBachelor’s common, but portfolios/coding bootcamps can work | Projects matter a lot⇧ Strong
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Front End Developer
Front End Developers build the visual and interactive parts of websites and web applications that users see and interac…
Typical pay
$85,000/yr
Education
Bachelor's in CS/Software Engineering (common) | Bootcamps + portfolio (alternative) | …
Outlook
⇧ Strong
Why this matters in Technology
Software is built by developers, testers, and engineers.
What you’d actually do
Build responsive web interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, Angular), implement UI designs, optimize page performance, ensure accessibility, write unit tests, and collaborate with designers and back-end developers.
What can I do right now?
- Hackathons, Open source projects, Coding clubs, App development
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