Front-end Developer Handbook 2017 -
: The industry began consolidating terms like "Single Page Applications" (SPAs) and "Static apps" into the JAMStack concept .
The , written by Cody Lindley and sponsored by Frontend Masters , is a comprehensive professional resource designed to guide anyone through the practice of front-end engineering as it stood in 2017. It outlines the essential tools, skills, and learning paths for both aspiring and practicing developers. Structure of the Handbook Front-end Developer Handbook 2017
: Proficiency in Responsive Web Design (RWD), accessibility (ARIA/WCAG), version control (Git), and browser developer tools . : The industry began consolidating terms like "Single
: Defines the role of a front-end developer and the core technologies used (HTML, CSS, DOM, and JavaScript). Structure of the Handbook : Proficiency in Responsive
: Briefly explains and categorizes the common "tools of the trade," from code editors to testing frameworks. Core Technologies and Skills
According to the Frontend Masters Handbook 2017 guide , developers in 2017 were expected to be proficient in:
The handbook reflected a period of rapid evolution in web development: