Beginner's Guide to Learning Web Development

This document provides a simple roadmap for beginners to follow when learning web development, along with completely free resources for each step.

Introduction

• Web development can be daunting to start due to the array of skills and resources available.
• This guide outlines the necessary tools and skills with corresponding free resources.

Essential Tools

1. Computer Skills

   • Check Free Code Camp's YouTube or MDN's getting started modules.

2. Code Editor

   • Recommended: Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
   • Getting started: Kevin Pal's introductory video on VS Code.

3. Internet Browser

   • Popular Options: Chrome, Firefox, Safari
   • Developer Tools: Utilize browser developer tools for troubleshooting CSS.

Learning Front-End Basics

1. HTML

   • Learn about structuring web content.

2. CSS

   • Used to style the appearance of web content.
   • Learn about responsive design, colors, fonts, and more.

3. JavaScript

   • Adds interactivity to web pages.

Recommended Resources for Front-End

• FreeCodeCamp: Offers a free curriculum with a responsive web design certification.
• The Odin Project: Provides additional learning resources and curriculum.
• Scribba: Offers video-based content with built-in code editor.

Additional Technologies

1. Command Line (Terminal)

   • Resources: MDN crash course, Traverse C Media crash video.

2. Npm (Node Package Manager)

   • Tool for managing JavaScript packages.
   • Learn from npm's official documentation.

3. Git and GitHub

   • Version control system for code repositories.
   • Resources: ProGit book, Kevin Stratford's video.

CSS Advanced Layout Skills

• Flexbox and Grid
  • Resources: CSS Tricks guides, Josh Ko's interactive guides.

Tailwind CSS

• Learn utility-class based CSS with Tailwind.
• Resources: Tailwind documentation, JavaScript Mastery's video tutorial.

JavaScript Advanced Skills

1. React

   • Resources: Bob Surle's course, official React documentation.

2. TypeScript

   • Strongly typed language extending JavaScript.
   • Learn from official documentation and various online courses.

3. Next.js

   • A full-stack React framework.
   • Resources: Interactive tutorial on Next.js website, JavaScript Mastery courses.

4. Astro

   • Used for static content-driven websites.
   • Learn from Astro's official documentation.

Back-End Development Introduction

• Programming Languages: NodeJS, Python, Java, C, PHP

  • Each language has specific resources and courses to learn from.

• Databases

  • Relational (SQL): Resources for PostgresQL.
  • Non-Relational (NoSQL): Resources for MongoDB, Redis.

Final Thoughts and Recommendations

• Roadmap.sh: A useful tool for detailed roadmaps on both front-end and back-end development.
• Patience and Practice: Estimate 1-2 years to learn; practice by building websites.
• Further Learning: Explore resources like the Coder Coder Builds channel for practical website building guidance.

Conclusion

• The journey in learning web development requires consistency and patience.
• The document provides a broad yet clear path for beginners with explicitly mentioned resources that are freely available.