I completed the IBM Front-End Developer Course in 2023. The course entailed 8 modules to cover all of the essentials for a foundational knowledge of what it is to be a software developer and the core principles involved. This course greatly helped me to fill any knowledge gaps that I had, having not studied a Computer Science Degree, and has only made me more eager to pursue a career in this field.
The capstone project of the course entailed creating a medical appointment booking app from start to finish. I had to design the UI in Figma, write static HTML pages and then convert these into React Components with full functionality linked to a provided backend. I enjoyed the process and learnt the value for methodically planning and designing before writing any code.
This course was very valuable for me to consolidate my knowledge of computer science and software development. It was very interesting to hear the views of industry professionals describing their work, and this only extended my drive to pursue this career path. The capstone project was a great way to cement my knowledge, display my design and development skills; it was an overall very enjoyable and useful experience.
