Frontend Developer Roadmap 2022 (8 Steps)

Frontend Developer Roadmap 2022. This is everything you need to know if you want to get a good paying job as a new front-end software developer. This is the list I wish someone had shared with me when I first started and these are the same core skills I use on a day to day basis working as a senior front-end software engineer.
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[@jamescross]

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[@alexweber4958]

when you talk about react, are you talking about react.js or react native? you might wanna make a video about the difference..

[@renukag1468]

🎉

[@starkiller578]

I turned 23 this month. No degree or anything since high school. I live with my parents and have lots of free time. I want to turn my life around & this is the first step. Thank you so much for the video !👨🏾‍💻

[@jamescross]

You can do it!

[@sabareeshsk1326]

best of luck!

[@Davi-lq2bf]

I'm in a similar situation, good luck

[@amandaim3207]

i’m also 23 and i think we are in the same boat!! good luck :)

[@logvnjs]

Same boat, also 23, we will get there!

[@lorenzovandewalle4703]

Hey , I’m 27 and currently in school. Struggling with depression and anxiety the last 2 years so school has it ups and downs. Your videos are a good motivation for me to not give up. Thanks a lot !

[@jamescross]

best of luck! You'll get there!

[@amayzart126]

Also 27 with one semester left in my com sci degree, didnt do well due to stress so I can relate

[@cristian-florea-coding]

Don’t lose hope, work really hard and you’ll get there buddy

[@christopherkrause337]

Not sure how far along you are in learning but reach out. I'll be glad to help and have someone to grow with. Currently learning git and react will follow.

[@lorenzovandewalle4703]

Thanks for the reaction guys! Means a lot! Every exam I went to I’ve gotten above 70% except for C#. Unfortunately I have to appeal to stay in school since I’ve not gotten all the quota’s. I hope they accept it when I get better! But you people all learning online made me realise that if you really want too you can learn it online yourself. So now not all hope is lost if school doesn’t work! When I’m feeling good I have no problems learning and getting motivated. So I’ll get there , and so will you :)

[@PeterTheRock-II]

Thank you for this roadmap as I'm just beginning to learn front end . I just discovered this channel and it's awesome. Great information. Subbed.

[@jamescross]

Welcome aboard!

[@gsaini100]

This is SUPER in-depth which is awesome!!!! Thanks for providing examples with each Roadmap stopping point - really outlines which areas to focus on without being too vague 🙏

[@jamescross]

Glad it was helpful!

[@asdf0809]

Thanks for the video, I’m going down the front end path and this helped me know what to focus on

[@jamescross]

Glad to hear it!

[@FrazerCanHandle]

Excellent video boss, you are the #1 developer KZbinr on here, I not only love your knowledge of the subject but I find it important also that you have managed to master the other side of teaching which is being friendly, fun and sharing your passion of the subject. Keep on moving man, everyone loves you!

[@jamescross]

I appreciate that!

[@muhammadabdullah2966]

Keep up the good work mate. You are changing lives. Thanks for this roadmap as i was struggling to find one and yeah we will be awaiting your upcomming videos. Keep the good work up Man, and yeah peace out 😇

[@jamescross]

thanks! glad it was helpful. 🤙

[@stephenreynolds0220]

I liked this, very straight forward! Also, some things were mentioned (like docker) that I don't see in other roadmaps, which is great! Not that I understand what it all is, but I have heard from a mentor of mine that it is a great thing to learn

[@jamescross]

thanks! appreciate the feedback!

[@vladtheimporter8741]

Thank you for this informative roadmap! This was new! Like the structure of your videos! Keep up! Big love from a beginner WebNoobe!:)

[@jamescross]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@samojako5668]

Great video man ! Keep up the good work ,and also js or react roadmap would be great 😄

[@jamescross]

Thanks! Will do!

[@ashleyhall3525]

Thank you so much for this! I'm starting a boot camp soon and this will help me get ahead ❤️

[@jamescross]

That's awesome! Best wishes with the bootcamp!

[@jcexplosionz1608]

I turn twenty this month and I want to make this next decade of my life worth while and this will be the first step, you have no idea how helpful this video is! I’ve spent a lot of time finding what I want to do to get into a career in coding and this is it, thank you.

[@jamescross]

Thanks for the feedback! Best wishes with your dev journey!

[@the_dude_playing_the_guy]

I am blown away by the structure and content. Thank you so much!

[@CYKG2023]

Hey I'm a full Stack software dev and this is my first video I seen on your page I love it!!! well detail and to the point!

[@jamescross]

Awesome, thank you!

[@EstebanInTech]

Can’t wait for the JavaScript roadmap and would love the React as well. Will be learning react soon.

[@jamescross]

Coming soon!

[@anar11714]

@@jamescross Great, waiting for React and JS!) Thank you!! Currently studying JS on Udemy by Jonas Schmedtmann.

[@monty553]

@@anar11714 Hello, I am glad to read that you are doing the Jonas js course. I am currently doing the HTML and CSS course. How is your learning going with the course?

[@anar11714]

@@monty553 Hello, great 👍 I think that's one of the best courses on Udemy for JS 🙂❤️

[@latinstuff1]

@@anar11714 that’s a great course!

[@wykydytron]

Nice, I'm week into my adventure with html and css so such roadmap is good thing to have as finding straightforward roadmap is extremely hard. I'm also happy that my randomly chosen course from Udemy seems to be made by competent person as he tries to teach not only basics of what is doing what but also just proper way of using html and css so project is easy to modify and very easy to read. And even tho after first week my first "big" project is basic page that at least looks modern i can already see how important it is to make clear and easily readable code if I can see huge difference in such small project for something commercial it must be huge deal.

[@jamescross]

that's great. and thanks for sharing a valuable tip you've learned.

[@servehonorably]

Which udemy course did you get? I just signed up for The Web Developer Bootcamp 2022 by Colt Steele

[@_D_W_]

As a software engineer student going into my senior year, I can say you literally covered everything and more of what we’ve learned. Thanks for all you do! This info is invaluable

[@jamescross]

Wow, thank you!

[@JoseWaldier]

What major are you in?

[@_D_W_]

@@JoseWaldier Applied Software Engineering. Focusing on front and back end development and launching applications.

[@_D_W_]

@@jamescross 🤘appreciate everything you do! So helpful for us budding developers

[@geografixxxx]

@@_D_W_ You learn only web development in software engineering??? thats wierd

[@urdarkside1]

Thanks for this video, Very Concise, Now I hope for the will power to get through everything.

[@jamescross]

Best of luck!

[@AndrewMurrie]

Man you rocks! Thanks for your videos, it's helping me a lot on my Dev road.

[@jamescross]

Great to hear! Thanks Andrew!

[@heitorazevedo3239]

Uowwwww.. Amazing mate! You really put everything here. Congrats and thanks to short it to us. 👊👊

[@jamescross]

My pleasure!!

[@mchughmusic]

Thank you very much, your production quality is amazing too!

[@jamescross]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@austinnkeomany7069]

Solid amount of information. Appreciate your insight!

[@jamescross]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jonnjon1]

As always, Thanks for the awesome content!

[@jamescross]

My pleasure!

[@progressaienobe3468]

Awesome video. It's nice to know that I've been on the right path.

[@jamescross]

Great to hear!

[@ezrachukwudike691]

Thanks for this insight.... you just made learning css easier for everyone.

[@jeffersonthegreat7871]

Thank you sir 🙏🏽 I appreciate these nuggets of knowledge. 👍🏽

[@jamescross]

My pleasure

[@umedzhonizbasarov9049]

So many crucial points just in one small video! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jamescross]

Glad you liked it!

[@maldororp8739]

Genial. Muchas gracias por el video y la info. Saludos desde México

[@jamescross]

de nada

[@aproaceia]

Amazing video, studio and animations 10/10!

[@jamescross]

thanks!

[@MrLimefuzz]

I'm 24 and I just completed a graphic design degree but I am interested in front end development a lot more. Luckily my course had some web design modules included which covered most of the languages mentioned in this awesome video. Hopefully with some extra work I can get a job in front end development!

[@jamescross]

Best of luck!

[@sombraelerizo]

25 and with a Graphic Design degree too. Let us hope for an opportunity for a Front-End Dev job in the near future.

[@martapfahl940]

I am learning React as my first "Library"-Framework and I already love it so much, it answers all of my questions already now after 1 week of stuying how to make applications THAT interactive as most of them are out there. Its just awesome and makes fun to code in React

[@jamescross]

It's awesome hearing your excitement!

[@dequan300]

Good advice and great editing on the video man

[@jamescross]

Glad you liked it!

[@beansoup_]

I've been watching you for 3 days in a row. I haven't had a coding class since some college classes 7-8years ago. Today I took my second first steps with HTML. Thank you for your content.

[@jamescross]

That is awesome! Best wishes on the journey!

[@FlyingCorkscrew]

Thanks for the video. Yes, a react roadmap video would be great please 👌

[@jamescross]

Coming soon!

[@Indyyy8]

Subscribed, looking forward for the JavaScript and possibly React roadmap

[@jamescross]

thanks!

[@inside_out_sports]

I'm 38 and own a construction company. I really want to start this journey and learn from the start. Been hesitant to start but your videos are really helping. Thanks man

[@jamescross]

Best of luck!

[@liamconverse8950]

Tbh that's sounds like a bad idea, you'd be moving from a field where you already have an advantage to one where everything is stacked against you.

[@inside_out_sports]

@@liamconverse8950 Not looking at moving fields. But learning a new skill will always be advantageous.

[@jayman8001]

@@liamconverse8950 you only read 3 sentences. we don't know the full context of his situation. i think he's doing a courages thing by exploring outside of his perceived situation. but then again, i dont know his full context 😂 full circle

[@BrendaMichellleTech]

Great roadmap! Thanks!

[@jamescross]

Glad you liked it!

[@christiangines5322]

I’ve been on Colt Steeles Web Development and mostly everything you talked about is making sense! Great info! 👍👍

[@jamescross]

that's awesome!

[@edwardwilliams2964]

Freshly hired self taught software developer here! Colt Steele courses were my foundation!

[@christiangines5322]

@@edwardwilliams2964 what’s up Edward! Mannn don’t get me hyped right now. I’m at work wanting to hop on the course and code lol!

[@jamescross]

@@edwardwilliams2964 congrats!

[@olorunmolafunmilayo1816]

@@edwardwilliams2964 please which tutor would you recommend I’m just starting

[@_ash64]

Thank you so much for this!

[@jamescross]

You're so welcome!

[@zaurorujov1710]

Thanks a lot for all of these, we really appreciate what you are doing , please do Javascript and REACT roadmap too, thanks

[@jamescross]

Sure thing!

[@anar11714]

@@jamescross Thank you man!

[@AbdulWahid-wg8zo]

Wow I asked for this video and got it thank you !!!

[@jamescross]

Happy to help!

[@giovanicappelaro5169]

I also strongly recomend learning therminal comands (bash / power shell). Helps a lot to manipulate folders and necessary to use git.

[@jamescross]

true

[@paulettestokes4810]

No he is right. I learned everything but bash. And it threw me off when implementing react in VSstudios

[@keylanoslokj1806]

Most valuable and concise guide currently in KZbin

[@jamescross]

Thanks!

[@sohaibeboss]

great video looking for javascript roadmap i wish you'll upload it soon

[@jamescross]

Coming soon!

[@hannahbollou4328]

Before I enter college I want to get a head start at learning the skills required for the career I want. Hopefully, I can even bag a well paying internship when I get to my school. I am a computer science major. This video is great!! Thank you.

[@jamescross]

That's a great plan! Getting some part time experience while in school would be great.

[@reviewlaptrinh]

Thank you so much!

[@SimpleComment]

Thank you brother.

[@hoyinli7462]

yes! please also make a reactjs roadmap video! you got a new subscriber!

[@jamescross]

I will!

[@harmez7]

sir, thank you for sharing your useful knowledge.

[@jamescross]

Happy to help

[@AlThePal78]

Your information is very valuable :) thanks

[@jamescross]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BlakeT87]

Yes please make a React roadmap video!! I’m just learning at age 35 trying to become a self taught dev. I don’t have any history in programming so I started with freecodecamp HTML/CSS/JS courses.

[@jamescross]

Will do!!

[@ayushb957]

Hey, I am from India age 21 currently in collage and wanted to learn web development and your videos are great motivation for me keep it up man , thanks 👍 a lot!!!

[@warrenayiss3012]

I'm 23 right now, started programming at 18 in college, never finished because I'd rather learn online, worked few months as freelance for a local company then discovered a passion for art and 2d animation. left IT for almost 2 years then I'm back because an IT career is more stable than an animator right now 😅

[@hollow5569]

I've been kinda binge watching your vids the past couple days. Loving the content. About two weeks ago a friend of mine told me to look into web development after he watched me spend hours fiddling with mods for games. I've been hooked ever since... now if I could just find a mentor of sorts lmao

[@jamescross]

is that friend a web developer?

[@Chocolatnave123]

Great vid! Any tips on what kind of projects to include in a portfolio?

[@jamescross]

Pick a problem related to a hobby that can be solved with software. It will be more unique and help you stay motivated since it relates to another interest.

[@akashdevgan]

You can build projects like a todo list, landing page, calculator, weather app or a notes taking app.

[@Mazoane]

The most complete roadmap on youtube. Great video. When, in that roadmap, do you recommend to start job hunting? After learning React? Or after the whole roadmap? Thanks

[@jamescross]

I would say, when you feel comfortable with building a react app and interacting with apis. In interviewing, you'll start to see gaps in your knowledge that can help you learn so it's good to not wait until you feel ready because you probably won't ever feel totally ready. I didn't feel ready.

[@zohaib0335]

I think you should start seeking the job that is according to your level. because it will help you gain experience too. you'll get feedback too which is the Greatest factor when it comes to Learning something and Sticking to it. If you ever think that you should work on your knowledge and skills fully first and then go searching for a job. Maybe through luck you might achieve it and have good knowledge about your work field but on the social side you'll pretty much be a dead meat.

[@mohrex]

Thanks a lot ,from Iran ❤️

[@saeedhalabi5782]

I'm currently learning CSS Flexbox, Can't wait to reach the Java Script journey!

[@jamescross]

coolness!

[@Palmerines]

Excellent Guide my good sir.

[@jamescross]

Glad you think so!

[@victoriametzler8864]

If you made a Bootcamp, I would definitely enroll!

[@yama7212]

much thanks, sensei!

[@jamescross]

Any time!

[@daphnesmith4816]

Great roadmap, however accessibility definitely shouldn't be an afterthought. It's probably better to learn some accessibility practices at each step. For example - form labels, semantic elements and tab orders when learning html; focus states and color contrast checks when learning css, etc.

[@jamescross]

Agree it's important. But a little too much to pile on at the beginning.

[@cristian-florea-coding]

100%. Also learning testing is something you should look into

[@neil_from_future]

Yes, react roadmap is good. Maybe add 3 timeline from beginners roadmap to advanced roadmap. Since there're hundred of React roadmap for beginners.

[@jamescross]

That's a great idea!

[@mrkeyzzz]

Yes!! Please make a react roadmap video! Thanks in advance.

[@jamescross]

Sure thing!

[@molomekeys3938]

bro thank you it's a hugue thing

[@tamazouztemaghni6209]

I'm Chemistryr , I didn't find a job in my specialty so I converted to informatic and I want to become a developer on Frontend I begin to follow you .your video motivated me so thank you very much.

[@jamescross]

Best of luck!

[@sirbonobo3907]

Iam 40 yo and got ptsd and cant Work in my previous job anymore and iam now motivated to try the path of Frontend Developer.

[@balladin9200]

As a beginner I feel like this is too specific since I expected way more broad as a roadmap, so i’ll comeback to this later after I’m further into the odin project

[@memoryclips.moment]

You talk things like we are refreshing what we just learn make it simple like other youtubers but i like your channel👍

[@kelassoftwaredeveloper]

Thanks a lot, from Indonesia

[@dagobertduck3100]

Thanks mate

[@jamescross]

Any time!

[@Raj-pi1pl]

Finally inner peace much awaited video

[@jamescross]

glad you liked it

[@scottldn]

Really helpful thanks. I was wondering what your take is on technologies like Webflow. How do you think they will impact the industry overthe next few years?

[@jamescross]

It is just one of many such sites. Those will continue to make it easier for people to have simple sites. But there are limitations to what they can do. They won't replace complex applications and systems which is also where the big money is. I'm not worried about it.

[@scottldn]

@@jamescross Thanks for replying!

[@milesmills8044]

I hope you do a roadmap for Backend Developer

[@CharlieAligaen]

Another great video. Very useful information. I'm weighing in between cyber security or front-end dev. My background is website design and worked as an artist. Front-end sounds like a better pivot for me, but cyber security is in high demand. I looked on Indeed site for jobs. How does front-end developer demand compare?

[@jamescross]

There will be a growing need for cyber. I can't really compare them, because I'm not in cyber. There is strong demand for front-end. Before committing why not sample them and see what most interests you. You can have a good career with either so don't base it solely off of difference in demand. You'll have to live with the decision.

[@CharlieAligaen]

@@jamescross Cool thanks man. I subbed to your channel. Keep up the good content. Hope your channel does well.

[@VaibhavShewale]

well informative

[@jamescross]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alvinacosta2312]

Awesome content sir. Thanks for this. I am currently a front end developer using React at work. Would it be a bad or good idea to aim for mobile development as well using React Native? I mean becoming a Web developer and a mobile developer at the same time? Or should I just focus on one path? I see both as front end so I had this thought. Or should I just learn a little backend but not really committing to full stack as you mentioned in your other video? This has been lengthy, I apologize sir but your input would be much appreciated!

[@jamescross]

There's no hard rule on things like this. If you have an interest in native, why not explore that interest. If you decide you like it better, you can make the switch. If you're really interested in something, there's a better chance you'll stay motivated and get good at it. For me that's front end. For others backend. What really drives you?

[@alvinacosta2312]

@@jamescross Thank you for this sir! I'm into front end too. This is really helpful!

[@TyroneEntertainingJoseph]

Focus on one path first

[@ToastyBunsMcGee]

I’m 26 and Just starting my journey. I’ve been doing manual labor since 16 yrs old and this lifestyle ain’t it.

[@Blackdiamond929_]

This is a long road ... a never ending one . Cool! 😅

[@jamescross]

yup. that's how it feels and the learning continues after you get a job.

[@farizaakhmetova8433]

Thanks a lot for this video! Please make react roadmap and JS roadmap👍👍👍👍✅✅✅

[@jamescross]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXrQmXdrn9yiZtU

[@dmytronice1337]

I watched a lot of videos about FE roadmaps and you are the first person who mentioned FLOATS! :)

[@jamescross]

Great to hear!

[@relax_nature8057]

I am watching and listening yet I still not know the front-end development roadmap!

[@romeorichardson3138]

I watched this video when I first started learning a few months ago, and now that I have a solid grasp of HTML, CSS, and Javascript I realize just how many jokes flew over my head 😂

[@jamescross]

😁

[@insurgentamine9220]

your making it so complex and looks so scary.. chill pro

[@kevicodes8177]

You're the best bro

[@jamescross]

thanks!

[@N0M4D_22]

Awesome info! I’m barely starting into my journey as a soft dev in college, which language would you recommend that I should start to learn on my own?

[@jamescross]

This video is the path I recommend if you are interested in building web applications. If you are interested in other types of apps like mobile applications or native applications or games, the path will be different.

[@N0M4D_22]

@@jamescross for sure I just finished the video as well will be looking into react and JavaScript languages I’m going to be attending devry university in there CS classes so hopefully their courses will be filled with knowledgeable info, I too am doing a major career change from hard labor and customer service to this, your video you made about you doing the same thing inspired me to look into college and start this path! Love the content brother! Thanks for the reply 🤟🏽

[@jamescross]

@@N0M4D_22 best of luck! it's cool you be able to go through a college program.

[@eugynxmagic9854]

Currently working on JavaScript Cert and React.js, looking to be a web dev full time. Personally have learned HTML5 & CSS, C# , Unity (game dev) and Krita for Photo Editor and Animations. I have only build out a few games for game jams, as well as made a project here or there for web pages. Your video is a great path builder and I will be following it pretty closely in the following months to lead myself to a full-time web dev career! Currently working with a company helping edit/build Wordpress pages but want to move past that soon! Also just spoke with another full time web dev and ITS WILD how close yall's advice was! Thanks for the map and keep up the hustle man 🦾🦾😁

[@jamescross]

happy to help. best of luck!

[@daydreemin1]

Firstly Yes Please to the React Roadmap. Also, you mention quite a lot of skill in this video, but how many of these did you know before going for going for, and getting your fist job? Cheers.

[@jamescross]

I was comfortable but not amazing with most of this. A little weaker on testing and css processors.

[@ragnarockerbunny]

25 turning 26. Spent the last 10 months learning HTML, CSS and Javascript all the way to React and Redux. Struggling right now with the job search and building a portfolio. Hoping to turn it around.

[@GoalDen]

hey how is it going

[@muhamadsarhad6566]

Update?

[@ragnarockerbunny]

Update: Spoke with a couple people. I've applied to about 30 jobs, nothing came back but yeah, I've been told one the average first job is between 100 and 200 applications. Also got some brutal critique on my portfolio which I did need. Seems I still had some ways to go! Currently still learning some back end stuff, took a break on applying for a couple of weeks. Will get back on it in the new year. Merry Christmas and happy new year to anyone reading, lol. Will update again if I remember, but I'm not giving up after coming so far.

[@tamszn]

@@ragnarockerbunny update?

[@ajax1472]

​@@ragnarockerbunny Hi man hopefully you got a job by now 😅

[@thesunbeamin4304]

Im new to coding and have not started yet but soon will. Which way should I learn to become front end eventually? Would it be in this order HTML, CSS, Java? All help would be greatly appreciated.

[@miuyiyuyo]

I would put as the first step to read some books about programming fundamentals then learn HTML

[@IamDanKing0]

I love this guy…🥰

[@abrasionthermals9172]

8:27 OMG this guy pulls no punches 🤣🤣🤣

[@olorunmolafunmilayo1816]

Please which tutor would you recommend we use in the roadmap

[@CodingAbroad]

I’d like to add that Angular jobs are still alive and well in 2022. Less jobs than React, but much much less competition. I was the only candidate for a new job I just took

[@jamescross]

My last job was angular and it was getting harder to find candidates. There are a lot of companies still using it.

[@latinstuff1]

Not here in Mexico. Especially being bilingual ;)

[@GetGwapThisYear]

Love your videos dude. Is hoping to change careers to front-end development (edit: from a non-tech, finance role) likely to be super difficult at 31 if I follow all the steps? I’ve got some html and css knowledge/experience, but that’s it atm.

[@jamescross]

I was ~31 when I made the switch from Construction. I wasn't a tech geek before that. It's challenging for sure, but doable.

[@ChristosPartasidis]

Background music? Thanks!

[@financialsovereignty8212]

I am 18 very stressful life after secondary school due to certain circumstances i work as a factory worker but i managed to learn html,css and JavaScript now going on the projects

[@jamescross]

best wishes on the journey!

[@AjarnSpencer]

thats right give people five things to learn and five alternative services/code sources to confuse peole with. Stick to one and teach one.