Position Overview
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As a Frontend Web Developer Intern at Focus Bear, you will play a crucial role in improving the user experience and functionality of our web application. This role is tailored to align with the academic needs and schedules of Philippine students. You will work on projects that directly impact users, focusing on designing intuitive interfaces, optimizing performance, and implementing scalable solutions. With mentorship from experienced developers, this internship offers an opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a practical, real-world setting.

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Duties and Responsibilities
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During this internship, you will:
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• Develop and Optimize User Interfaces: Collaborate with the product and design teams to create and enhance responsive, user-friendly web interfaces using React.js and related technologies.
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• Implement Scalable Solutions: Work closely with the development team to build features that scale effectively, ensuring a seamless experience for users across devices.
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• Code Maintenance and Refactoring: Maintain the codebase by refactoring components for better performance and readability while adhering to best practices.
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• Integration with Backend Services: Integrate frontend components with backend APIs to deliver dynamic, real-time data to the user interface.
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• Testing and Debugging: Contribute to quality assurance efforts by writing and executing tests, identifying bugs, and implementing fixes to ensure a high-quality product.
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• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Participate in team discussions, code reviews, and peer feedback sessions to refine your development skills.

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Skills Required
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• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
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• Experience with React.js and related libraries (e.g., Redux, React Router).
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• Understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous programming.
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• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
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• A passion for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
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• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
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• Effective communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
  
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A Week in the Life of an Intern
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• Monday: Attend a team meeting to review progress and plan the sprint. Begin developing a new feature based on user feedback.
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• Tuesday: Focus on refining and testing UI components for better responsiveness and accessibility.
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• Wednesday: Collaborate with backend developers to integrate APIs, ensuring seamless data flow to the frontend.
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• Thursday: Participate in code reviews, address feedback, and explore advanced debugging techniques.
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• Friday: Work on performance optimization, such as reducing load times and improving rendering efficiency.
  
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Key Skills Developed

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During your internship, you will:
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• Enhance your expertise in frontend web development using React.js and modern JavaScript frameworks.
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• Build skills in integrating and working with backend services.
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• Learn to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
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• Develop your problem-solving, teamwork, and communication abilities in an agile development environment.