Soft Skills Every Web Developer Needs (Besides Coding!) ✨

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Hey friends! I’m Vikas Sankhla, Full Stack Developer and founder of Web Codder

You might know how to code in JavaScript or build a React app, but guess what?

That’s only half the story. The other half?

It’s all about soft skills. The real-world power-ups you need to shine in tech. ✨

Let me show you the soft skills we teach along with coding, and how they make you unstoppable! 🏋️‍♂️


🤔 How to Google Like a Pro

Good developers don’t know everything.

Great developers know how to find answers fast! 🤮

Here’s how to search smart:

  • Use specific keywords: react useEffect empty array
  • Add error messages: TypeError map is not a function
  • Use site filters: site:stackoverflow.com or site:github.com
  • Add quotes: "Cannot read properties of undefined"

Pro Tip: Read the first few answers and the comments — gold is usually there.


🎓 How to Use Git & GitHub

Git is like a time machine for your code.

GitHub is where you share your time-travel adventures! 🚀

Git Basics:

# Save changes
$ git add .
$ git commit -m "Added contact form"

# Send to GitHub
$ git push origin main

Must-Know Git Skills:

  • Branching (git checkout -b feature-form)
  • Pulling latest code (git pull)
  • Merging (git merge) and resolving conflicts

🌎 Bonus: Contribute to open-source projects to level up fast!


💼 How to Build a Portfolio

Your portfolio is like your tech resume — it shows what you can actually do.

What to Include:

  1. Clean personal homepage 🏠
  2. About Me with a photo and bio 🤵
  3. Projects with live demos + GitHub links
  4. Contact form or email

Tools to Use:

  • HTML + CSS + JS (or React)
  • Host on GitHub Pages, Netlify, or Vercel

📅 Update it every 3-6 months with your best work!


📄 How to Apply for Remote Jobs

Want to work from a beach or mountain lodge? ☔️💼

Then remote work is for you!

What Recruiters Look For:

  • Clear resume (PDF, max 1-2 pages)
  • Strong portfolio (see above)
  • Good GitHub activity
  • Communication skills (yes, soft skill!)

Where to Apply:

PlatformWhat It’s Great For
LinkedInNetworking + jobs
AngelListStartups
Remote OKFully remote jobs
We Work RemotelyDeveloper-friendly roles

💰 Don’t wait. Apply even if you’re 60% ready!


🔐 How to Crack Web Dev Interviews

Interviews are like boss levels — but you can prepare! ⛳

What to Expect:

  • Coding questions (JavaScript, arrays, loops)
  • System design basics (APIs, databases)
  • Portfolio walkthrough
  • Communication round

How to Prepare:

  1. Practice on LeetCode, CodeWars, or Frontend Mentor
  2. Do mock interviews with friends 🤝
  3. Record yourself explaining a project

✨ Remember: Interviews are two-way. You’re choosing them too!


💳 Best Freelance Sites to Start

Want to earn while you learn? Start freelancing! 🤑

Top Platforms:

PlatformWhy It Rocks
FiverrQuick gigs, easy entry
UpworkLong-term freelance jobs
ToptalFor experienced devs
FreelancerCompetitive but global

Tips to Get Clients:

  • Start with low prices to build trust
  • Write great proposals (clear & honest)
  • Deliver work on time (or early!) ⏰
  • Ask for 5-star reviews ✨

📊 Build your freelancing profile like a product. Keep improving it!


🚀 Become a Smart Developer — Not Just a Coder!

Being a developer today means more than just writing code.

You need to:

  • Solve problems
  • Communicate clearly
  • Work in teams
  • Learn every day 🧘

And that’s why we teach these soft skills along with tech! ✨


📚 Want to Learn More with Web Codder?

We’re building real skills for real jobs.

Join our community and grow faster:

Let’s become world-class devs together — one soft skill at a time! 🌟

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Vikas Sankhla is a seasoned Full Stack Developer with over 7 years of experience in web development. He is the founder of Web Codder, a platform dedicated to providing comprehensive web development tutorials and resources. Vikas specializes in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) and has been instrumental in mentoring aspiring developers through his online courses and content. His commitment to simplifying complex web technologies has made him a respected figure in the developer community.

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