Ask HN: What to learn for a return to Web Development?

[elmo_the_don]

I last worked as a web developer about two years ago, before going on a hiatus due to burnout. I worked with Cold Fusion, jQuery, and what was then the latest in HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript. There wasn't much acceptance of newer libraries and technologies due to the structure of the department.

It seems that the world has changed quite a lot since 2019--nothing insurmountable, though quite varied in what technologies might now make up a stack.

What wold you suggest that I learn, as someone who wants to bring their skill up to what the market seeks? A fellow suggested that I start by learning React and how to work with APIs and API development.

If you will, what do you believe that a person MUST know in 2021 to be effective and attractive in the market?

I'm willing to tackle anything.

[jarednielsen]

You already know the basics with HTML & CSS, so I would recommend focusing on vanilla JavaScript and Node.js while keeping an eye on Deno.

React and APIs are safe bets, but make sure you understand React in the context of JavaScript and not the other way around. If you want to set yourself apart, learn TypeScript and GraphQL. As for APIs, are you looking to consume them in a front-end application? Or build an API on the back?

It sounds like your focus is primarily front-end. If you want to go "full stack", go MERN. You can use MongoDB's cloud-based Atlas or real-time Realm for your database.

I look forward to the State of JS survey results every year. This gives you an idea of what developers are using, whether they love or hate it, and what they want to learn https://2020.stateofjs.com/en-US/

[elmo_the_don]

Front-End is where I've spent most of my time, but see that there's more talk about full-stack than there is of either Front-End or Back-End these days. I'll look into the MERN stack, since I've seen mention of that too.

Regarding APIs, consumption is one thing that I'd like to learn, but also development of them. I've yet to work with anything that would necessitate the development of an API, but have worked with consumption some--though nothing fancy.

Thank you for sharing the link. I look forward to studying.

[dakotabaker395]

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[gostsamo]

Flutter and React seem to be the frameworks of the day.