Build Interfaces That Actually Matter
Front-end isn't just about making things look decent. It's about understanding how people interact with digital spaces and creating experiences that feel natural, not forced.
Explore Our ApproachWe Skip The Fluff
Most programs teach you frameworks first. We think that's backwards. You need to understand why CSS Grid exists before you learn how to use it. You need to know what problems React solves before you memorize hooks.
Our cohorts start in March 2026 because we're selective about timing. Students who join during spring typically have clearer goals and stronger commitment. We've seen this pattern since 2022, and it matters more than you'd think.
Every week, you'll work on something real. Not tutorials that hold your hand through every step. Real projects where you make decisions, hit walls, and figure out solutions. That's when actual learning happens.
What You'll Actually Build
Layout Systems That Scale
Flexbox and Grid aren't competing technologies. Learn when each one makes sense, how they work together, and why responsive design is about more than breakpoints. You'll build three different layout systems and understand the tradeoffs of each.
Component Architecture
Before touching React or Vue, you'll build component systems in vanilla JavaScript. Understanding state management, props passing, and reusability patterns makes frameworks click instantly. Most students say this module changed how they think about code organization.
Performance That Matters
Lighthouse scores are nice. User experience is what counts. You'll profile real applications, identify bottlenecks, and implement fixes that actually improve perceived performance. Lazy loading, code splitting, and optimization strategies that work in production.
Accessibility Without Compromise
ARIA attributes aren't magic. Semantic HTML does most of the work if you understand document structure. Build interfaces that work with screen readers, keyboard navigation, and assistive technologies. This isn't extra credit, it's foundational.
The Skills You'll Develop
We focus on capabilities that transfer between tools and stay relevant as technology changes. These aren't buzzwords, they're practical skills you'll use from day one.
Visual Debugging
Learn to read browser DevTools like a second language. Understanding the cascade, specificity, and the box model solves 80% of CSS problems faster than any framework documentation.
API Integration
Fetch data, handle errors, manage loading states, deal with rate limits. Modern applications live and die by how well they handle external data sources. You'll work with REST and GraphQL endpoints throughout the program.
State Management
From local component state to global application state, you'll understand the patterns that keep complex interfaces maintainable. Context, reducers, and when to reach for external libraries.
Your Learning Path
Foundation Without Shortcuts
HTML semantics, CSS fundamentals, JavaScript basics. This isn't review, it's rebuilding your mental model from scratch. Students with years of experience often find gaps they didn't know existed.
Modern Development Patterns
ES6+ features, async programming, module systems, build tools. You'll set up development environments from scratch and understand what each tool actually does instead of copying configurations from tutorials.
Framework Mastery
Pick React or Vue and go deep. Component lifecycle, hooks, routing, forms, testing. Build a full application with authentication, data persistence, and deployment to production infrastructure.
Portfolio Projects
Four weeks dedicated to building something you care about. Past students have created developer tools, design systems, interactive documentation, and experimental interfaces. This becomes your proof of capability.
Where This Takes You
We don't promise specific outcomes because that would be dishonest. What we can tell you is what our graduates typically accomplish within their first year.
Most join teams as junior developers, contribute to production codebases, and handle real feature work within months. Some freelance immediately. Others use these skills to improve their current roles.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating practical front-end capabilities
- Understanding of modern development workflows and tooling
- Ability to read documentation and implement new technologies independently
- Network of peers at similar skill levels for continued learning
March 2026 Cohort Opens Soon
We accept 18 students per cohort to maintain quality instruction and meaningful code reviews. Applications open in January 2026, and spots typically fill within three weeks.
Program runs March 3 - June 26, 2026 | Evening schedule for working professionals