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
The guide is organized into three primary sections to cover the breadth of the field: Front-end Developer Handbook 2017
: Learning React and Redux was a highlighted expectation for the year. The , written by Cody Lindley and sponsored
: Identifies self-directed and directed resources, including books, screencasts, and bootcamps for mastering the trade . : The industry began consolidating terms like "Single
: Briefly explains and categorizes the common "tools of the trade," from code editors to testing frameworks. Core Technologies and Skills
: Defines the role of a front-end developer and the core technologies used (HTML, CSS, DOM, and JavaScript).
: The industry began consolidating terms like "Single Page Applications" (SPAs) and "Static apps" into the JAMStack concept .