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To try Bootstrap, go to www.getbootstrap.com and download the files in zip form. You will be given an ample amount of material to choose from to build your site.
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Bootstrap for Stunning Web Design - Fast
This week the focus is on Bootstrap. Bootstrap is a set of coding templates developed a few years ago by some folks at Twitter. It took off in 2011 with the realization that once released, very little was needed to take the code and customize it. Anyone with a working knowledge of HTML and CSS can take Bootstrap and customize it to create elegant web sites that are sure to please the eye.
My first reaction to Bootstrap is surprise. I expected web design to be a little more in-depth than it really is. However, I'm learning that it's just a matter of cutting and pasting code that is already established. After all, why re-invent the wheel? After that, the web designer simply goes in and inputs the content or makes minor adjustments to the code. This assists tremendously with building sites. There is no need to create new code. Of course, Bootstrap requires that you have a working knowledge of HTML and CSS and how they work together. But, with a good eye and a knack for design, Bootstrap will assist you with creating beautiful websites.
To try Bootstrap, go to www.getbootstrap.com and download the files in zip form. You will be given an ample amount of material to choose from to build your site.
To try Bootstrap, go to www.getbootstrap.com and download the files in zip form. You will be given an ample amount of material to choose from to build your site.
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Qualifications of a Web Designer (...or what do I need to know to getthat job?)
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In my journey to figure out how to nab that web designer job, I'm realizing there are certain skills that are required. Not only am I trying to learn how to design my own web pages, but I'm on the look out for any "entry-level" position I can grab in the process. Unfortunately, most of these types of positions require some type of experience in the field. A company definitely doesn't want to have to teach you how to code.
Here is a list of a few of the requirements I have come across as I'm searching for Web Designer/Developer positions:
- Sublime Text, CSS, HTML, Angular. JS, JavaScript
- Take complex requirements and create static mockup for static workflow
- A Portfolio of your work
It's this last qualification, a portfolio, that is the key to getting that job. A friend of mine who is in the industry advised me to be able to show my work and explain it in easy terms during the interview. An employer wants to know that you know what you're talking about.
In addition, many employers require at least a technology-related Bachelor's degree and/or experience in the field. The amount of experience varies from 2 to 5 years based on the employer. Ok, this sounds like a daunting task. But, I believe the portfolio qualification is probably the best hope of landing a job.
Your portfolio will show your work. Be ready to explain it and to shine when you're interviewed. All the best!
Here is a list of a few of the requirements I have come across as I'm searching for Web Designer/Developer positions:
- Sublime Text, CSS, HTML, Angular. JS, JavaScript
- Take complex requirements and create static mockup for static workflow
- A Portfolio of your work
It's this last qualification, a portfolio, that is the key to getting that job. A friend of mine who is in the industry advised me to be able to show my work and explain it in easy terms during the interview. An employer wants to know that you know what you're talking about.
In addition, many employers require at least a technology-related Bachelor's degree and/or experience in the field. The amount of experience varies from 2 to 5 years based on the employer. Ok, this sounds like a daunting task. But, I believe the portfolio qualification is probably the best hope of landing a job.
Your portfolio will show your work. Be ready to explain it and to shine when you're interviewed. All the best!
Saturday, March 1, 2014
The secret to coding an awesome web page!
As I am working through the Web Design learning experience, I'm realizing that CSS code makes a big difference in the way a webpage looks and feels. But, I'm also learning that, if I'm going to be good at this stuff, I have to practice.
What does practicing web design look like? After thinking about it, I have come to the conclusion that practice looks like this:
1. Read a lot. Technology is always changing. Specifically, the internet is constantly in flux. There are new ways of rendering ideas and images that are always in development. For example, since 1995, HTML code has gone through more than a dozen major updates and changes. Indeed, the web developer must constantly stay up to date in his field or risk becoming outdated.
2. Collaborate with fellow web developers. There are lots of virtual groups one can find to participate in. The web developer cannot be ashamed of asking for help. In fact, some of the best do this all the time.
3. Practice, practice, practice! Even if you practice one piece of code at a time, practice will make you awesome at what you do! This, of course, applies to any endeavor you take on. But, with code, practice is very necessary.
Your webpage can look awesome, if you take on and commit to learning code by practicing. With these basics in place, you are sure to move forward and produce some great content. Happy coding!
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1. Read a lot. Technology is always changing. Specifically, the internet is constantly in flux. There are new ways of rendering ideas and images that are always in development. For example, since 1995, HTML code has gone through more than a dozen major updates and changes. Indeed, the web developer must constantly stay up to date in his field or risk becoming outdated.
2. Collaborate with fellow web developers. There are lots of virtual groups one can find to participate in. The web developer cannot be ashamed of asking for help. In fact, some of the best do this all the time.
3. Practice, practice, practice! Even if you practice one piece of code at a time, practice will make you awesome at what you do! This, of course, applies to any endeavor you take on. But, with code, practice is very necessary.
Your webpage can look awesome, if you take on and commit to learning code by practicing. With these basics in place, you are sure to move forward and produce some great content. Happy coding!
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