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What are the basic skills needed to become a web developer?

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Depends on what web site you want to develop.

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1. A basic WordPress site can be done by just about anyone. All it takes is your imputus.
2. A commerce site like Amazon takes a team and millions of dollars. No one web developer could create this in their lifetime.

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I’d say that empathy is a essential skill. A web developer has to understand both the needs of the owner of the site and the needs of the visitor.

For skills that you can learn in a course, see this very recent Techrepublic article: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/best-web-development-courses

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I could not find any information related to ecom site, like how we can develop and integrate payment gateways in online shopping sites. any help would be appreciated.

Note: example link to shop with payment options removed by moderator.

• This reply was modified 9 months, 2 weeks ago by maverickwhites0.
• This reply was modified 9 months, 2 weeks ago by kees_b.

Payment gateway

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Two steps:
1. Choose a payment provider.
2. Do what they say in their documentation.

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To become a web developer, here are the basic skills you’ll need:

HTML/CSS: The building blocks of web development. HTML structures your website, while CSS styles it.

JavaScript: For adding interactivity to websites. It helps in creating dynamic content like buttons, sliders, and forms.

Responsive Design: Understanding how to make websites look good on different screen sizes using tools like Flexbox and CSS Grid.

Basic Version Control: Git is essential for managing and tracking changes in your code, especially when collaborating with others.

Basic Back-End Knowledge: Understanding how servers work, and learning basic server-side programming (e.g., with Node.js, Python, or PHP) to handle data and create dynamic web applications.

Web Hosting and Deployment: Knowing how to host and deploy your website to make it accessible to users.

These are just the basics. Once you’re comfortable with these, you can dive deeper into frameworks and tools, but mastering the fundamentals is key to becoming a successful web developer.

• This reply was modified 8 months, 1 week ago by maverickwhites0.
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