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Tooling, Deployment & Integration

Introduction

Tooling, deployment, and integration are at the core of modern front-end development, enabling you to build, test, and deliver robust applications efficiently. Mastering these skills allows you to automate workflows, ensure code quality, and streamline collaboration across teams. From integrating TypeScript for type safety, configuring build tools like Webpack, Vite, and Parcel, to setting up development servers and managing dependencies, you lay the foundation for scalable and maintainable projects. Understanding REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket communication, implementing secure authentication, and ensuring SEO and accessibility compliance are vital for delivering high-quality, secure, and discoverable web applications. These competencies empower you to realise professional solutions that are ready for production and adaptable to evolving requirements.

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Starting points

Start by configuring your IDE for efficient coding and debugging—set up breakpoints, explore the debug console, and customize your environment for your language stack. Learn to use browser DevTools for inspecting elements, monitoring network activity, and profiling performance. Practice managing project dependencies with npm or yarn, and use the terminal to run local development servers and scripts. Integrate TypeScript for type safety and improved code quality. Set up and optimize build tools like Webpack, Vite, or Parcel, and enable Hot Module Replacement for a smooth development experience. Explore CSS preprocessors and PostCSS to streamline your styling workflow. Experiment with Docker to create consistent development environments. Connect your frontend to backends using REST, GraphQL, or WebSocket, and implement secure authentication and authorization patterns. Finally, ensure your applications are SEO-friendly and accessible, and understand the basics of cryptography for secure data handling.

Focus points

  • Ensure your development environment is well-configured for debugging and productivity.
  • Use browser DevTools to regularly inspect, test, and optimize your code.
  • Manage dependencies and scripts efficiently with npm or yarn, keeping your project organized.
  • Set up local servers and use the terminal confidently for daily development tasks.
  • Integrate TypeScript and configure build tools for optimized builds and fast feedback loops.
  • Implement Hot Module Replacement to speed up development and preserve state.
  • Use CSS preprocessors and PostCSS to write maintainable, scalable styles.
  • Containerize your development environment with Docker for consistency across machines.
  • Securely integrate APIs and real-time communication protocols.
  • Follow best practices for authentication, SEO, and accessibility from the start.
  • Understand the fundamentals of encryption and secure storage for sensitive data.

Tools, frameworks and libraries

  • Visual Studio Code, WebStorm, Chrome DevTools, Firefox DevTools
  • npm, yarn, pnpm
  • Node.js, live-server, http-server
  • TypeScript, ts-node, @types
  • Webpack, Vite, Parcel
  • Sass, Less, Stylus, PostCSS, Autoprefixer
  • Docker, Docker Compose
  • Fetch API, Axios, Apollo Client, native WebSocket, Socket.IO
  • Helmet, OAuth libraries, JWT, bcrypt, crypto
  • Lighthouse, axe DevTools, WAVE
  • ESLint, Prettier, Stylelint
  • Structured data generators, ARIA role checkers, meta tag validators

By building expertise in tooling, deployment, and integration, you ensure your front-end projects are efficient, maintainable, and ready for production.