There’s no doubt that front-end development will be one of the hottest disciplines in tech in 2020

9. Git

Git is without doubt, the standard for version control in web development these days. It’s really important for every front-end engineer to know basic Git concepts and workflows to work effectively in teams of all sizes.
Here are some popular Git commands you should know:

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  git config
  
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  git init
  
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  git clone
  
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  git status
  
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  git add
  
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  git commit
  
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  git push
  
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  git pull
  
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  git branch
  

While it’s always good to know these commands for increasing your productivity, front-end engineers should also learn the fundamental concepts behind Git. Here are some resources for you:

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  “Explaining the Basic Concepts of Git and How to Use GitHub”
  
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  “How To Use GitHub — Developers Collaboration Using GitHub”
  
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  GitHub
  

10. Soft Skills

Often overlooked but really, really important for developers is the acquisition of soft skills.
While it helps to understand the technical side of things, it’s equally important to know how to communicate in a team. If you’re serious about a career in tech and/or plan to move to a senior position, you should work on the following soft skills:

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  Empathy
  
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  Communication
  
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  Teamwork
  
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  Approachability and helpfulness
  
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  Patience
  
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  Open-mindedness
  
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  Problem-solving
  
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  Accountability
  
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  Creativity
  
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  Time management
  

Always remember: The most important deliverable for a senior developer is more senior developers.

Conclusion

In this article, I showed you 10 important things front-end developers should try to learn, improve, or master in 2020.
This list isn’t trying to be complete, but I hope it gives you some inspiration for the next year — the choice is all yours!