If you are considering breaking into the world of web development, there are a myriad of technologies to decipher. What should someone trying to break into this exciting field try to learn? Devatory breaks it all down for you.

1. Technology in Today’s
Workforce
DEVATORY
MAJID TAHIR

2. You are in luck
If you are a
developer
You are considering
learning to code
Or

3. And its nice to be needed
Because you are needed

4. The Shortage Of Developer Talent Is
Crushing Mobile
– Forbes.com
The demand for good software is only
getting greater.
– Forbes.com
Talented developers are the unicorns of
the tech.They are elusive and valuable,
and everybody wants one.
-VentureBeat.com

5. The supply (of developers) is smaller than the
demand, and thus, companies are perpetually
competing to capture developers wherever they
can.
-VentureBeat.com
“There is such a lack of top talent in
digital software development that
everybody is scrambling for talent.The
agencies are looking for it.The start-ups
are looking for it.”
-ComputerWeekly.com

6. That’s great but what should you learn?

7. HTML/CSS/JavaScript
ASP.NET MVC4
Responsive Design / Mobile

8. Why JavaScript?
When people talk about the power of HTML5
what they really mean is HTML5, JavaScript, and
CSS3
The HTML5 standard is heavily backed by
Microsoft, Apple, Adobe and other tech giants

9. JavaScript is Becoming Developer Friendly
JavaScript has great frameworks
to ease learning, productivity,
and code maintainability

10. JavaScript is Ubiquitous
Front-end
• Rich UI
Server side
• Node.js
Database
• MongoDB

11. Why ASP.NET MVC4?
Learn solid programming fundamentals with C#
Key Concepts
•Object oriented
programming
•MVC architecture
Database
connectivity
•Entity Framework
•Nhibernate

12. High employability and flexibility
• .NET is used in virtually every industry including startups and well-
established companies.
• .NET skills are highly transferrable. Skills can be transferred easily to
Java, Ruby on Rails, and other object-oriented tech stacks.

13. What is Responsive Design?
“Cutting-edge architecture that optimizes
websites for desktops and provides "app-like"
experiences on smartphones, tablets and e-
readers” (responsivedesign.ca)

14. Companies are scrambling to make their sites responsive or they risk
losing customers and business.
responsivedesign.ca

15. What’s the benefit of responsive design over
mobile apps?
One
technology
stack
Requires less
resources
Consistent
content and
search engine
friendly
Future
Friendly

16. Raw Number of Jobs in Chicago
0
500
1000
1500
2000
JavaScript C# HTML
Courtesy of Indeed.com
The Numbers Speak forThemselves

17. How do I learn this stuff?
ExperiencedWeb Developer
Experienced Programmer
NewWeb Developer

18. Experienced Web Developer
You are in good shape
• Pick up good JavaScript books
• Learn the basics from online resources such asTreehouse and CodeSchool
• Practice, practice, practice

19. Experienced Programmer
• Learn the basics from online resources such asTreehouse and CodeSchool
• Practice, practice, practice
• May benefit from developer boot camps like Devatory

20. • Try
codeacademy.com
• Learn how to make
a simple website.
Do you enjoy
coding?
• Take online
programs like
Treehouse and
CodeSchool
You seriously
want to learn • Attend a developer
bootcamp like
Devatory.
• Get practical
experience and job
skills
You want to
be a Pro
New Programmer

21. What are Developer Bootcamps?
• Immersive and intensive programming learning programs designed
to give students heavy practical experience in developing web
applications.
• Students are expected to write code using languages and frameworks
that will make them employable quickly
• Provides mentorship to those aiming to start a new career in web
development

22. Now is a great time to be a web/mobile developer
Learning the right web technologies is not
rocket science. You can do it!
The right training can go a long way