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What does a web developer do?

Web developers are the artists and architects of websites. Through web development these professionals create the look and feel of a webpage, and build the functional capabilities, integrations, content management, and performance of a webpage through coding languages such as JavaScript and SQL. As a web developer, you will: 

• Apply accepted “social coding” and best practices (including source control, issue tracking, functional feedback).

• Build a front end website either from scratch or by utilizing a front end framework (such as Bootstrap).

• Craft a full-stack single page application with Ajax communication.

• Create session-based applications utilizing user authentication schemes that are well-known and widely used.

• Deploy static and dynamic websites to the cloud.

• Implement complex logical conditions to meet an objective.

• Understand the basics of troubleshooting and enhancing legacy code.

• Write SQL commands to perform Create, Read, Update, and Delete commands.

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Admission requirements for a coding boot camp

While no prior coding experience is needed to apply, our online boot camps require:

• A high school diploma

• A submission form

• A conversation with admissions 

• A complete application

• A problem-solving assessment (no prior coding knowledge is required)

• A financial option, deposit, and enrollment agreement

You do not need a bachelor’s degree to apply to the online coding boot camp, nor do you need a graduate degree. Pre-course tutorials designed to prepare you for our boot camp are available should you want to hit the ground running in your web development journey.

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The coding boot camp curriculum

Our curriculum covers a wide range of key topics and programs for web development. A complete list of the skills and programs you cover are provided below:

Supplemental self-study topics

After completing the program, you will have access to four continuation courses to help you build fluency in additional technologies, and help you increase your competitiveness in the job market. Access extra training in: 

• Python

• Java

• Amazon Web Services

• C#

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What are the highest paying coding jobs?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for web developers and digital designers was $77,200 per year in 2020, and the job outlook from 2020 to 2030 for those positions is projected to increase by 13%.^{Footnote 1} 

Keep in mind that salaries in the coding field can, much like in any other field, vary depending on the company, job setting, or location.  In addition, median pay for web developers can vary depending on what industry they work in, whether it’s advertising and public relations or publishing and consulting. Learn about more careers in coding.

Median pay for web developers and digital designers by top industries (2020)^{Footnote 2}

• Publishing industries (except internet): $123,870

• Computer systems design and related services: $75,450

• Advertising, public relations, and related services: $71,930

• Management, scientific, and technical consulting services: $70,790

How to become a web developer online

Web developers balance the technical aspects of coding languages with business and communications skills to ensure projects run smoothly and meet clients’ needs. Once you complete the online coding boot camp, you will have learned key skills needed to become a successful web developer. These skills include: