You may have noticed that the FrontendMasters.com website is fast. We use Go on the backend and a small amount of vanilla JavaScript where it’s needed on the front-end. Our CTO chose Go because of its speed and simplicity. What’s not as simple is the AWS infrastructure behind the scenes. Sure, this diagram looks simple […]
We just released the highly anticipated Frontend Handbook 2024, by Cody Lindley! The handbook provides an in-depth overview of the skills, tools, and technologies necessary to excel as a front-end developer / engineer. With 38,000 words of practical knowledge and advice, it covers the core technologies—HTML, CSS, and JavaScript—and how they form the foundation of […]
If you’re an active Frontend Masters member, under the Apps section of your account you can join our Discord community to chat with fellow developers. There are often great conversations there. Here’s one about choosing a path to focus on. Should I go deeper into front end, or expand to learning full stack? xSOu!3nder Hey […]
Why should you spend the time making your web apps accessible? Not only are there legal and business reasons, but the biggest reason is it’s a civil right – we want *everyone* to be able to access our websites and web apps! “An inaccessible website can exclude people just as much as steps at an entrance to a physical location.” ~ADA.gov […]
A Frontend Masters personal account is $390/year. It’s an investment. It can be an investment in yourself if you’re looking for work, but if you’re already working, it can be an investment from that company that is good for everyone. A smart company with teams of developers should take advantage of buying a team account, […]
Quizzing has always been a highly requested feature, and we wanted it not just to be a test — but a course that combines challenging questions with in-depth, quality instruction. We released our first quiz-based course last year covering advanced web development topics and folks seem to really enjoy it. Today, we’re excited to release […]
As you continue to evolve in your career to a senior/lead developer, you may stop and wonder what the next step is for you to continue moving forward. “Should I pursue a leadership role?” It’s important to understand that if you do decide to pursue management, that it’s a role change, not a promotion. It’s […]
