Unleashing my Web Development Journey: From Enthusiast to Intern
The best way to predict your future is to create it — Abraham Lincoln
Innovation and technology have transformed the world in ways we couldn’t have imagined. From the advent of the internet to the rise of smartphones, technology has become an inseparable part of our lives. One of the most exciting fields in technology today is web development.
Hello readers! I am Pushpi Karn, a Web Developer intern at Extramarks Education India Pvt. Ltd. Currently, I am pursuing my B. Tech in Computer Science at Bennett University, Greater Noida in the final year. As a computer science enthusiast, I have been fascinated by the growth of React and the endless possibilities it offers for web development.
So, whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting, I invite you to join me on this journey to explore the exciting world of React. In this blog, I’ll share my experiences, insights, and learnings from my journey as a React developer. Let’s dive in and discover the endless possibilities of this amazing technology!
In this article, I will be sharing my experience of working as a React Developer intern at Extramarks. I joined Extramarks in January 2023. My time at this company has helped me learn a lot about my technical and non-technical skills.
About the Company
Extramarks Education India Pvt. Ltd. is a leading Edtech company that provides learning solutions to students across India. With the help of cutting-edge technology and pedagogical expertise, Extramarks aims to revolutionize the way students learn and study. The company offers a wide range of educational products and services, including online courses, digital textbooks, and interactive study materials.
Starting with React
React is a popular Javascript library that is used for building user interfaces. It is widely used in web development and allows developers to build reusable UI components that can be used across different web pages. As a React Developer intern at Extramarks, I have had an incredible experience working with this library.
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My journey in web development started with learning the basics of HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Once I had a good grasp of these technologies, I moved on to learning React. I learned about React components, props, and states, and how to use them to build complex UIs. I also learned about React hooks and how to use them to manage state and lifecycle events.
Getting Onboard with Extramarks
The onboarding process at Extramarks was smooth and well-organized. After being selected for the position, I was briefed about the company’s culture, values, and work processes. I was then assigned a mentor who guided me throughout the internship and helped me understand the company’s development workflow.
Journey at Extramarks
The past few months have been a great learning experience for me as a front-end developer intern at Extramarks. The mentors and seniors here helped me gain a great deal of knowledge about React and web development. As an intern, I’ve had the opportunity to learn web development from my mentors and experts in various fields and to work on real-time projects with experienced colleagues.
It has been a great experience learning how to build complex front-end designs, integrate APIs, and work with different data structures. My experiences with React, Redux, and other web development technologies enabled me to build and test real-time applications. I got to understand the entire Software Development life cycle while challenging myself to work harder towards the goal.
During my time here, not only have I improved my technical skills, but also my non-technical skills. The experience of working in a company with a team of talented individuals taught me how to solve any problem and work collaboratively with others.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to my mentor, Mr. Sudhakar Singh [Vice President Front-End Development], Mr. Ajit Kumar Verma [Manager], and my entire team for guiding, supporting, and helping me in every possible way. I am extremely fortunate to have them as my mentors as they provided insightful solutions to problems faced by me thus contributing immensely towards my learning in this internship I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to Prof. Deepak Garg, Dean, SCSET, Bennett University, who helped me in grow in every aspect. I take this opportunity to thank my family and friends who stood by me through thick and thin and guided me in what was best.
This has been an excellent experience. As Steve Jobs once said “The only way to do great work is to love what you do” I’m looking forward to continuing to grow and learn from my experiences at Extramarks.
