What is the JavaScript React Developer role?

JavaScript React developers, also known as front-end developers, are in charge of creating dynamic websites using a programming language. They take care of the front-end part, i.e. the visual side of the site, unlike the back-end developer. To find out more, you can read this article on developer jobs.

 

A front-end developer’s missions typically entails:

• Understanding the project they’re working on to develop the most satisfying features and interfaces for their client.
• Implementing mockups with a keen eye for detail and rigorous standards.
• Using best practices to structure HTML, CSS and Javascript code.
• Using frameworks such as React to build powerful and modular applications.
• Using tests to monitor their applications and ensure the highest quality service.
• Providing technical and functional documentation of the site for their clients and colleagues.
• Optimizing page load time.

Why take this program?

This program was created by our instructional design team. Our pedagogical method is based on the realization of real-world projects and one-on-one, weekly sessions with a professional web development expert as your mentor.

The idea is simple: to learn effectively, it is important to be active in your learning. Within this path, this involves completing projects based on scenarios from the professional world. Your mission: look for solutions, create your deliverables and present them convincingly in front of your mentor! You will be able to directly apply the experience you gain through your OpenClassrooms program in your future workplace.

The training consists of professional projects of increasing complexity. Each project will allow you to acquire specific skills.

What you will learn

• Setup your development environment.
• Implement a responsive layout with HTML5 and CSS3.
• Ensure the accessibility of a website.
• Create dynamic web applications with Javascript, React and APIs.
• Ensure data quality in a web application through testing.
• Contribute to a code project using agile methodology...

... And much more!

At the end of this training, you will be delivered the JavaScript React Developer OpenClassrooms certification.

Salary of a Front-End Developer

Web development can be a lucrative career with many prospects and income growth opportunities opening up as you continue to acquire more experience. Here is what you can expect to earn in your career as a Front-End Web Developer:

United Kingdom

• Beginner: £30,000 - £40,000 
• 2-5 years: £40,000 - £60,000
• 5+ years: £60,000 +

United States

• Beginner: $40,000 - $60,000
• 2-5 years: $60,000 - $80,000
• 5+ years: $100,000 +

You will be able to work as a React Developer or Front-End Developer, but also as a Web Developer, or Javascript Developer.

This program can be taken as part of an apprenticeship. For more information, please contact us.

Career development

You will also be able to quickly ascend towards other developer jobs using Javascript as your primary programming language. For example, you could become a mobile developer using React Native or a Back-End Developer with Node.js.

As a JavaScript developer, you will be able to evolve in several ways, including :

• Diversifying your technical skills to become a full-stack developer, i.e. covering both the back end and the front end.
• By specializing in a particular technology; React in this training but there are plenty of others!
• After a few years of experience and collaborating with many other developers, you may also choose a more managerial role as a Lead Developer or a CTO.

Prerequisites

You will need to provide a certificate not older than 2 years to demonstrate a minimum level of English B2.

Certificates accepted:

• English Diploma from a secondary institution (private or public) or an accredited higher learning institution
• Linguaskill minimum score: 160
• BULATS minimum score: 60
• TOEIC minimum score: 785
• IELTS minimum score: 6.5
• TOEFL iBT minimum score: 88
• Cambridge FCE / CAE / BEC HIGHER / BEC VANTAGE minimum score or grade: B or 160
• Certificate from a language center demonstrating a minimum level of B2 (including the number of training hours completed and the company signature or stamp)

Don’t have one of these certificates? Find out where to take an exam.

To be eligible to earn this path's diploma, candidates must demonstrate proof of one of the following prerequisites:

• an associate's degree, or equivalent, in computer science, web development, or software development
• or a high school/secondary school degree, vocational certificate, or equivalent, and at least 2 years of professional experience in IT, web development, or software development

All other candidates will need to go through a specific admissions process. These candidates must have:

• an associate's degree, or equivalent, in any subject and at least 1 year of professional experience in any field
• or a high school/secondary school degree, vocational certificate, or equivalent in any subject and 3 years of professional experience in any field
• and a completed placement test consisting of:
  • OpenClassrooms course completion certificates from Build Your First Web Pages With HTML and CSS, Think like a computer: the logic of programming, and Manage Your Code Project With Git & Github
  • a personal programming project, accompanied by a 10-minute recorded video that explains the project itself and the code behind it

• Equipment: Candidates must also have access to a computer (PC or Mac), headphones, a microphone, a webcam, and a good internet connection for mentoring sessions (3.2 Mbps upload and 1.8 Mbps for download). In addition, to master the skills on this path, you will need to:
  
  • Have at least 8 GB of RAM (16 GB is more comfortable) and 100 GB of storage space available on your computer.
  • Have administrator rights to your computer in order to install required programs.

How will I learn at OpenClassrooms?

Our learning method is unique and revolves around two elements: professional projects and dedicated mentoring sessions.

Projects

At OpenClassrooms, learning is project-driven because that’s the fastest way to become proficient. Projects offer hands-on experience so you can hit the ground running when you start your new job.  

The JavaScript React Developer path has a series of projects that you’ll need to complete one at a time with the support of your mentor. You’ll receive a detailed brief with the context, customer requirements and additional details. Then it’s up to you to go and make it real! To do this, you’ll have to be creative, coming up with innovative solutions to the questions at hand.

Want to know more about projects? Read our blog post here.

Mentorship

During your path, you will be assigned a mentor who will offer one-to-one support via weekly video conference sessions. This mentor will offer guidance on your projects, help define objectives and guide you until you reach them. Our mentors are dedicated professionals who are experts in their field and have experience in sharing their know-how with our students.