Web Directions Code: Front-end development’s identity crisis
"I have a dilemma. I’m trying to find a job but the job I’m looking for no longer exists. I’m a front-end developer. Which to me means I work on the user interface of the website. But now in our industry front-end means the same thing as full-stack. Front-end developer job descriptions include many back-end duties. There are almost always even more back-end duties than there are front-end. This is because the industry has devalued front-end development. To the point where it’s no longer considered complex or time-consuming enough to be a full-time job.
In this talk, we’re going to go through the issues with full-stack and front-end development, and then we’ll figure out what title best describes the people left behind by the new definition of front-end."
Portable: Neurodiversity in projects and at Portable
"Neurodiversity exists at Portable and within the broader community. We work with neurodivergent people everyday internally and on our projects to deliver the best outcomes. Being conscious of different people’s needs and experiences are invaluable in not only the work that Portable does but how we interact with broader society.
Join us as we talk about why neurodiversity matters and looks within Portable and our projects, as well as speaking to the challenges and supports that are needed to have more impactful and accessible solutions."
The Scrimba Podcast: This Scrimba student dropped out of college to learn online instead - now she’s a Junior Developer!
“Meet Elly! She dropped out from their CompiSci degree to double down on frontend web development with Scrimba. After showing a recruiter their beautifully-presented portfolio, Elly managed to secure their first “real” job: A Junior Developer role at a purpose-driven web agency!”>
Portable: How to land your first tech job
“Getting your foot in the door of the competitive technology industry isn’t easy. That’s why we have put together a series of presentations to share some useful tips to help you make a great first impression and give yourself the best chance to shine.”