Chris Banks

What are the education or qualification requirements for this career? 

I am primarily self-taught, with a certificate in "Front End Development" from Udacity (an online learning platform).

Describe your typical day.

I typically work from home and start my day at 9 a.m. We have a brief check-in each morning to discuss top priorities. After that, I spend most of the day focusing on those priorities, and I reach out as needed if I encounter any roadblocks. A few times a week, we have team Zoom meetings to check in and help each other with any challenges.

What types of coursework or concepts did you study to prepare for this career? 

 completed several courses on freecodecamp.org, including:

• Responsive Web Design Certification

• JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures

• Front End Development Libraries Certification

Additionally, I completed a Front End Web Developer course on Udacity.

How are you seeing your career changing? 

So far, after being in my current role for a little over two years, I haven’t noticed significant changes. However, I'm always keeping an eye on industry trends.

How are you using artificial intelligence?

I use AI occasionally, mainly to explore different approaches to problem-solving. While AI-generated solutions rarely work out of the box, they can be useful as starting points. You still need to know how to adapt and modify them to fit specific needs.

What are the three most important skills for your career? 

1. Communication

2. Patience

3. Determination

What is one of the biggest surprises about your career? 

I’ve been surprised by how often I’m asked to do simple tasks like updating content on clients' WordPress websites. It's often quick, easy work!