Front-end development
Front-end development typically builds the parts of a product that will be interacted with by the user - specifically, the user interface. For the purpose of this resource, front-end development refers to the implementation or codification of the design in functional templates for a product using technologies such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Front-end development Part of the Development role group
Key deliverable examples:
- HTML and CSS files
- client-side scripting
- JavaScript libraries and frameworks
Tasks include:
- Pattern libraries and prototypes
- template functionalities
- semantically-rich HTML document structures and widgets
- use and adapt frameworks and content management systems
Example job titles for this role:
- Front-End Developer
- Web Developer
- Full-Stack Developer
- UI/UX Developer
- JavaScript Developer
- UI/UX Engineer
Role group description:
Oversees the creation, coding and delivery of the product based upon the requirements provided. Responsible for all user-facing and supporting systems, along with all related infrastructure selection, setup and deployment.
This role description is adapted from the W3C WAI Accessibility Roles and Responsibilities Mapping (ARRM). You are welcome to use this information as is, or change it for your situation.
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