Web and App Development

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What Skills Should a Front-End Engineer Have?

A front-end engineer plans and creates the front end, or design end, of websites, applications, and software. Discover the skills you’ll need as a front-end engineer and learn about their average salary and education requirements.

January 13, 2025

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What Does HTML Stand For?

Learn the ins and outs of HTML, including what it is, what you can use it for, and which careers often use this exciting markup language.

December 4, 2024

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[Featured Image] A programmer, sits at her glass-top desk and works on two screens filled with code.

Programming Careers: 11 High-Paying Coding Jobs (And Where to Start)

Knowing how to code can open up opportunities in various industries. Learn more about possible coding jobs to consider.

November 27, 2024

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[Featured Image] The hands of a front-end engineer work on a laptop computer and hold a paper full of inspiration for designing a client's website.

What Skills Should a Front-End Engineer Have?

A front-end engineer plans and creates the front end, or design end, of websites, applications, and software. Discover the skills you’ll need as a front-end engineer and learn about their average salary and education requirements.

January 13, 2025

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[Featured Image] A web design college student searches 'what does html stand for' on a computer

What Does HTML Stand For?

Learn the ins and outs of HTML, including what it is, what you can use it for, and which careers often use this exciting markup language.

December 4, 2024

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Explore popular web and app development courses

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IBM

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Scripting, Browser Compatibility, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development

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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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Meta

Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), JavaScript Frameworks, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, React.js, Javascript

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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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Packt

Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Debugging, Search Engine Optimization, PHP (Scripting Language), jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MySQL, WordPress, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development, Content Management Systems, DevOps, Javascript, Application Deployment, Cloud Hosting, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Servers, Development Environment

Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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Android Developer Salary: Your 2026 Guide

An Android developer is a software developer who specializes in planning and creating mobile apps for Android devices. Discover the average Android developer’s salary, plus factors that affect pay, such as location, credentials, and experience.

November 27, 2024

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[Featured Image] Three web developers sitting at a table in an open concept office use backend languages to write code on their laptops.

Why Learn Back-End Languages?

Modern websites need back-end development to maintain a responsive, smooth system that provides users with a positive experience. Explore back-end development, including role types and paths to learning this skill.

November 5, 2024

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[Featured Image] Two web developers are looking at a computer monitor designing a cascading style sheet.

What Is CSS?

CSS, or Cascading Style Sheets, in a programming language that offers stylistic choices for web design. Deepen your understanding of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), one of the key technologies in website creation.

October 24, 2024

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[Featured Image] A worker is sitting at their home office having a job interview for a full stack developer project.

Full Stack Developer Interview Questions: What to Expect in 2026

Prepare for your next full-stack developer interview and discover how to answer some of the questions interviewers may ask.

October 17, 2024

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[Featured Image] A software developer works on building the application layer and relevant protocols for a new program.

Understanding the Application Layer of the OSI Model

The application layer enables you to access and interface with network resources, such as digital communications and browsing. Explore why the application layer is important and how it works.

October 4, 2024

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[Featured Image] A programmer works on getting their full stack developer certification in their home office, watching something on their laptop and taking notes in a notebook on their knee.

Full-Stack Developer Certification Guide

A full-stack developer certification or certificate can help you build and verify the skills you need in this career path. Explore some of your certification options below.

October 3, 2024

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[Featured Image] A woman stands outside wearing augmented reality (AR) glasses.

What Is Augmented Reality (AR)?

Discover the difference between AR and VR and how augmented reality (AR) can enhance the world with digital information, including real use cases for AR and careers that work with AR technology.

August 28, 2024

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[Featured Image] A programmer sits at their desk and helps their company integrate AI.

Will AI Replace Programmers and Software Engineers?

Discover answers to the question, "Will AI replace programmers and software engineers?' Explore the benefits and limitations of AI and the future of programming with this guide.

April 5, 2024

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[Featured Image] A young web developer sitting in front of a computer and discussing their coding with a coworker.

How to Become a Web Developer Without a Degree

Learn about how to become a web developer without a degree, including the different types of web development jobs, skill requirements, and steps to follow to reach your career goals.

April 2, 2024

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[Featured Image] A programmer, sits at her glass-top desk and works on two screens filled with code.

Programming Careers: 11 High-Paying Coding Jobs (And Where to Start)

Knowing how to code can open up opportunities in various industries. Learn more about possible coding jobs to consider.

November 27, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A smiling Android developer looks at their smartphone.

Android Developer Salary: Your 2026 Guide

An Android developer is a software developer who specializes in planning and creating mobile apps for Android devices. Discover the average Android developer’s salary, plus factors that affect pay, such as location, credentials, and experience.

November 27, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] Three web developers sitting at a table in an open concept office use backend languages to write code on their laptops.

Why Learn Back-End Languages?

Modern websites need back-end development to maintain a responsive, smooth system that provides users with a positive experience. Explore back-end development, including role types and paths to learning this skill.

November 5, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] Two web developers are looking at a computer monitor designing a cascading style sheet.

What Is CSS?

CSS, or Cascading Style Sheets, in a programming language that offers stylistic choices for web design. Deepen your understanding of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), one of the key technologies in website creation.

October 24, 2024

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[Featured Image] A worker is sitting at their home office having a job interview for a full stack developer project.

Full Stack Developer Interview Questions: What to Expect in 2026

Prepare for your next full-stack developer interview and discover how to answer some of the questions interviewers may ask.

October 17, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A software developer works on building the application layer and relevant protocols for a new program.

Understanding the Application Layer of the OSI Model

The application layer enables you to access and interface with network resources, such as digital communications and browsing. Explore why the application layer is important and how it works.

October 4, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A programmer works on getting their full stack developer certification in their home office, watching something on their laptop and taking notes in a notebook on their knee.

Full-Stack Developer Certification Guide

A full-stack developer certification or certificate can help you build and verify the skills you need in this career path. Explore some of your certification options below.

October 3, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A woman stands outside wearing augmented reality (AR) glasses.

What Is Augmented Reality (AR)?

Discover the difference between AR and VR and how augmented reality (AR) can enhance the world with digital information, including real use cases for AR and careers that work with AR technology.

August 28, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A programmer sits at their desk and helps their company integrate AI.

Will AI Replace Programmers and Software Engineers?

Discover answers to the question, "Will AI replace programmers and software engineers?' Explore the benefits and limitations of AI and the future of programming with this guide.

April 5, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A young web developer sitting in front of a computer and discussing their coding with a coworker.

How to Become a Web Developer Without a Degree

Learn about how to become a web developer without a degree, including the different types of web development jobs, skill requirements, and steps to follow to reach your career goals.

April 2, 2024

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Web and app development cover a wide variety of skills and careers, from programming languages like Python and Java to front- and back-end development. With so many options and opportunities available, it can be tricky to know where to start. On Coursera, you'll find expert resources to support your goals, whether you're just starting or are ready to take the next step in your career. Explore web and app development topics, including:

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