Web Development 101: What is a Web Developer?
from Thursday, May 31, 2018 7:00PM to Thursday, May 31, 2018 9:00PM
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Is a Career in Web Development Right for You? Learn all about the web development world in the heart of the technology scene at Galvanize Boulder from folks who started out just like you, and are now working web developers! Reasons to Consider a Career in Web Development: - It's fun and exciting - the tech scene is bustling- Mid to high-level salaries - Opportunity for growth and specialization - Creativity - Independence - Community - Flexible work schedule - You can consult or be part of an organization- Make things that help people, work for a social cause - Variety and change - Stability and structure- You don't have to have a degree - Relatively quick and inexpensive pathways to becoming a Web Developer available What We'll Cover: - Global overview of the industry, terminology, salaries, pro's & con's - Example projects - How do you get started? - Try it! Build things - What to do next What You'll Need: - Your laptop - Your charge cord for your laptop - Your curiosity! tl;dr Did you know that every company has to be web-based on some level whether that's for a business, product, service or an internal system? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of web developers is projected to grow 15% from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations! Are you thinking about getting into web development but aren't really sure what that means or how to get started? This workshop is for you!
Galvanize - Walnut St
Boulder CO USType: Eventbrite