Career Foundation & Growth in Frontend Development
Ibrahim Aftab
Project Overview
At the mid of my career, I was proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript (basic), SCSS (basic), WordPress, jQuery, and Photoshop. As I progressed, I joined a company focused on affiliate websites, which became a turning point in building my technical expertise and career foundation.
Key Contributions & Learning Milestones
Understanding Business & Optimization
Analyzed and applied business requirements to existing websites.
Enhanced website performance and optimization for better user experience.
Learned to utilize Google Lighthouse to improve page speed, accessibility, and SEO.
Gained in-depth knowledge of Vanilla JavaScript and SCSS, improving my frontend coding skills.
Advanced in SEO optimization, implementing structured data like schemas, breadcrumbs, and content hierarchy to boost search engine ranking.
Frontend Development Enhancements
Improved the company’s frontend boilerplate, used as a foundation for creating new affiliate websites.
Explored and learned React.js, later progressing to Gatsby.js and Next.js for modern web development.
Began transitioning the company’s existing Laravel website to React/Next.js/TypeScript, marking a major tech stack shift.
Created high-performance websites, landing pages, and large-scale projects for well-known local businesses.
Key Skills & Technologies Learned
Frontend Frameworks & Tools:
Next.js, Gatsby.js, React.js
TypeScript (initial learning)
SCSS (more advanced)
JavaScript (more advanced)
GSAP and CSS3 animations for interactive designs
Performance & SEO Optimization:
Google Lighthouse for performance auditing and insights
SEO strategies like structured content, schema markup, and page optimization
W3C Standards & ARIA to ensure accessibility compliance
Project Management & Decision-Making:
Handling large-scale projects efficiently
Managing multiple tasks and making key decisions for project success
Conclusion
This phase of my career laid a strong technical and professional foundation. I transitioned from a basic frontend developer to an advanced problem-solver, mastering modern web technologies, performance optimizations, and large-scale project handling. This experience set the stage for my future growth in frontend development and beyond. 🚀
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Posted Feb 9, 2025
Built a strong frontend foundation by optimizing affiliate websites, enhancing SEO, learning React, Next.js, TypeScript, and managing large-scale projects.
