Careers for Tech Girls in Web Development

Book excerpt: Behind every website that a user accesses, there is a team of web developers writing markup and coding each page to maximize efficiency and the user experience. In our increasingly technological society, jobs in web development stand out as profitable opportunities that may open the door to a range of successful career paths. This book offers tech girls with the urge to code a survey of the various job paths in web development and the coding skills they can already harness to land their dream job. With an emphasis on coding camps and websites, extracurricular activities, and college degrees in coding or related fields, readers can take action now to pursue their dream job. Furthermore, the text offers sage advice for young women entering the professional field, including tips for the job search and interview process and an overview of their rights in the workplace. With such a concise toolkit at hand, any reader interested in web development will be on the fast path to her chosen career and the high salary that comes with it.