The handbook reflected a period of rapid evolution in web development:
The guide is organized into three primary sections to cover the breadth of the field:
: The industry began consolidating terms like "Single Page Applications" (SPAs) and "Static apps" into the JAMStack concept . Front-end Developer Handbook 2017
: URLs, HTTP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ECMAScript 2015+), JSON, and the DOM.
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 handbook reflected a period of rapid evolution
: Proficiency in Responsive Web Design (RWD), accessibility (ARIA/WCAG), version control (Git), and browser developer tools .
: Learning React and Redux was a highlighted expectation for the year. It outlines the essential tools, skills, and learning
: Identifies self-directed and directed resources, including books, screencasts, and bootcamps for mastering the trade .