The Basics of Web Development: A Comprehensive Guide for Newbies
Published: 2023-10-24 15:56:39

Web Development, one of the new-born subcategories of Computer Science, arose with the advent of the internet-age and has gained traction all over the world since its introduction in the early 2000s. It’s amazing how a “subclass” of a concept that was deemed as “imaginative” a few decades ago has achieved indispensable status in our world today. The industry that cemented the concept of the world being a “global village”, It is a sought out field as every firm and industry wants to create their digital footprint and no better way to improve their accessibility than having a website with a constant up-time providing information to potential and actual markets. Entire markets are built on Web Development, even billion-dollar companies are based online. Shipping, Marketing and Advertising, Education, Finance, just to mention a few all anchored into Web Development. The Demand for Web Developers has never been higher, even for Developers without a traditional Computer Science degree. It would be hard not to look into it.
Web Development is a very fairly wide industry interconnected with other branches of Software Engineering like DevOps, ML and AI, Data Science and Engineering just to mention a few. Merely looking at its blueprint could seem intimidating to a newbie, but there’s no need for worries. A Website could simply be broken down into two parts; The Front End and The Back End. The Frontend deals with the parts of the website that the end user can see while the Backend deals with the parts that are unreachable by the end user, like the database of the website. Both come with their complexities, and one cannot do without the other.
Web Development is a gradual process, it takes time so newbies should not be in a rush to take sides on their stacks of choice. Growth takes place in the long run, so one should keep an open mind when trying out different stacks and take a good look at the overview of the stack and know what it entails before making a choice. Many techies who started with web development later moved on to other specializations in Software engineering. Such departmental changes can only take place to related stacks so one should be precise in their choices.
To excel in Web Development, there are basic skills needed to be mastered by newbies which will help in the long run. One of which is consistency. I was once a newbie, motivation is a strong driver, but not enough to keep you learning and pushing through gloomy days. Only consistency can. It goes hand-in-hand with discipline, with consistency, Learning will be quicker and more effective than without it and competence will be built. 
Team spirit is also an important quality of Developers and Software Engineers in general. Some projects are way too complex and have too short of a time frame to be completed by an individual, one may find themselves working in teams, ranging from large firms to other freelancers or even open-source contributors, the ability to get along with others on projects is key to building a good name in the tech space around you.
In conclusion, Web Development is a versatile and flexible field of work to dive into. Resourcefulness is key. A consistent beginner will quickly become an expert and unlike other traditional fields, projects are as valuable as certification. The job opportunities in the field only keep rising as more fields and opportunities are open everyday. Web Development is a game changer and will change one’s life if they put in their best.