Is Freelance Web Development a Viable Career Path for a Python-Savvy Student?

[Listenupjunior97]

So I'm currently employed an in college, but I constantly get my hours for some reason. I was thinking about doing free lance web development. I mainly know python, but my html skills need work. Is there any chance of me becoming a freelance web developer?

 

[berkeman]

So I'm currently employed an in college, but I constantly get my hours for some reason.

Sorry, I'm not able to parse that. Can you explain what you mean? Thanks.

I mainly know python, but my html skills need work.

What languages and platforms do you think web developers use currently? My son is a web developer, so I could ask him, but it would be better if you could do some searching and tell us. Thanks.

 

[Listenupjunior97]

Sorry, I'm not able to parse that. Can you explain what you mean? Thanks.What languages and platforms do you think web developers use currently? My son is a web developer, so I could ask him, but it would be better if you could do some searching and tell us. Thanks.

web development usually consists of javascript, html, and css.

 

[berkeman]

Can you post a link to a demo web page that you've developed? If you want to freelance, that's an important link to have on your resume.

And you didn't help me parse the first part of your post. Were you saying that you find yourself with a lot of free time during your studies even though you are working at the same time, and want to figure out what to do with that extra time?

 

[Listenupjunior97]

Were you saying that you find yourself with a lot of free time during your studies even though you are working at the same time, and want to figure out what to do with that extra time?

I'm just looking for a way to make some passive income. My classes don't start until next month so maybe things at my job would change until then.

 

[Vanadium 50]

Writing code is not "passive income".

javascript, html, and css.

I mainly know python, but my html skills need work

If you don't know the tools needed for web design, how do you plan to outcompete those who do?

 

[Listenupjunior97]

Writing code is not "passive income".If you don't know the tools needed for web design, how do you plan to outcompete those who do?

yea you right. just never used python in a front end programming situation before

 

[berkeman]

Can you post a screenshot of your best GUI that you've designed? I can post one of mine when I get back to work tomorrow... (well, modulo the confidential aspect -- I may need to blur some stuff out...)

 

[symbolipoint]

I'm just looking for a way to make some passive income. My classes don't start until next month so maybe things at my job would change until then.

If passive income is what you want, then put several thousands of dollars in a really good investment account; but this can be risky and you either may earn very little or may lose money. Working for a living is almost always better --- for MOST people.

 

[DaveC426913]

I've been off the market for 3 years but even then, HTML, CSS and vanilla JS were not enough to get a junior dev role - you'll need to be proficient in a major library like React or Angular, or whatever JS package is the flavour of the day**, otherwise you'll get passed over for someone who does.

And these days, everyone is pushing for Full Stack devs. Drove me out of the biz.

** and its moot anyway. Whatever JS library you are proficient in at your interview will be obsolete by your first day of work anyway. They'll all be off drooling after the next shiny bauble.

 

[MidgetDwarf]

Have you considered tutoring? Particularly statistics. All of non stem majors need it. I was able to make about $150 a week for just 5 hours of work when I was in undergrad...

 

[phinds]

Your competition from well-educated and experienced freelancers from India will swamp you unless you're willing to work for peanuts and even then with your lack of experience, I don't seee you getting any work.

Check out FreeLancer online

 

[Vanadium 50]

Particularly statistics

Where does the OP say that he's an expert in statistics?

 

[malawi_glenn]

Where does the OP say that he's an expert in statistics?

You do not need to be an expert i statistics to teach non stems :-)
Even I can teach it!

 

[symbolipoint]

You do not need to be an expert i statistics to teach non stems :-)
Even I can teach it!

No, No, no, no, no.
I cannot agree with this.
At least tell SOMETHING about what and how well someone needs to know in Statistics to be able to tutor students in Statistics.

 

[MidgetDwarf]

Where does the OP say that he's an expert in statistics?

It is easier to learn statistics at the non stem major level, then to be a freelancer in web development with only Python.

Heck, they can tutor algebra, or any pre-calculus level mathematics for a bit less hourly. After all, this is for side money, and not a career.

 

[Vanadium 50]

I'm not sure "just tutor statistics" is universal advice, advice that doesn't need to be tailored to the OP.

 

[symbolipoint]

Heck, they can tutor algebra, or any pre-calculus level mathematics for a bit less hourly. After all, this is for side money, and not a career.

One must understand the need for competence in any algebra or precalculus material for being able to tutor it/them.

 

[StatGuy2000]

To the OP:

First of all, your thread does not provide much information. Before I (or anyone else) can provide meaningful advice, you need to inform us of the following:

1. Where are you located?

2. What kind of job are you currently employed in at the college you work for?

3. Have you completed your college/university degrees (bachelors, masters, Phd), or are you still a student? If still a student, what are you studying?

4. What computing skills do you possess? You mentioned knowing Python, but lack experience in HTML. What other programming languages do you know? What experience do you have programming - either at work, school, or personal projects/portfolio posted on GitHub?

5. What is your overall work experience thus far?

Your answers to these questions can help us to provide useful advice for you.