: Identifies self-directed and directed resources, including books, screencasts, and bootcamps for mastering the trade .
: Learning React and Redux was a highlighted expectation for the year. Front-end Developer Handbook 2017
: Briefly explains and categorizes the common "tools of the trade," from code editors to testing frameworks. Core Technologies and Skills Core Technologies and Skills : Use of task
: Use of task runners, build tools, package managers (like YARN), and scaffolding tools. Key Industry Context (2017) : Defines the role of a front-end developer
The handbook is available as a free online guide or as a downloadable PDF/eBook for offline study. Front-End Developer Handbook 2017 | Hacker News
: While established tools like Backbone were still in use, industry "hype" shifted heavily toward React, Vue, and Angular.
: Defines the role of a front-end developer and the core technologies used (HTML, CSS, DOM, and JavaScript).