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Kickstart Your Career in Development
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Event Details & Agenda
Our 'Kickstart Your Career in Development' series is focused on exploring what it takes to start your career as a front-end developer, back-end developer or full stack developer. Each hour-long event is led by an industry leader in development, who will guide you through coding fundamentals, industry trends and case studies on how some of the world's most renowned applications are made.
- Industry and Trends10 mins
- Case Studies in Development10 mins
- Career Possibilities & Development Roles20 mins
- Mapping Out a Career Transition15 mins
- Next Steps15 mins
Learn About The Field of Development
We'll outline the importance of development in today's economy and trace the industry's history. We'll also clarify common misconceptions about development and identify emerging trends in the industry.
1.3m+
developers jobs currently available in the US1
47k+
new jobs in web development created in the last two years2
Sources: 1) Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2) Bureau of Labor Statistics
Key Tools
Explore Industry Case Studies
We’ll walk you through some of the world’s most beloved applications and how they were engineered for success.
Explore Career Paths and Skills in Development
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Front End Developer
Designs and builds user-facing components for software applications.
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Back End Developer
Architects server-side systems for software applications and manages databases.
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Full Stack Developer
Utilizes both front-end and back-end technologies to develop entire applications by themselves.
Who Is This Event For?
This session is perfect for professionals who are seriously considering a career transition into development. We’ll break down opportunities in the field and help you map out your next steps.
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You are considering a career in development
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You’re looking for help planning out your career transition
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You're searching for learning opportunities to get into development