Web Development Roadmap for Beginners in 2024

The world of web development is exciting! As a beginner, the vast amount of information and technologies can seem overwhelming. Especially with the tech hype shifting more ways than the tadpoles shifting their direction in a pond 🙂. But fear not, for this roadmap will guide you through the essential steps to becoming a competent web developer in 2024.

Phase 1: Foundational Knowledge

1. HTML & CSS:
   • The building blocks of every website.
   • HTML provides the structure.
   • CSS controls the look and feel.
   • Learn the basics of tags, attributes, selectors, and properties.
   • Interactive tutorials and playgrounds are available online.
   • Helpful GitHub repositories:
     • freeCodeCamp/freeCodeCamp (https://github.com/freeCodeCamp/freeCodeCamp)
     • EbookFoundation/free-programming-books (https://github.com/EbookFoundation/free-programming-books)
2. JavaScript:
   • The programming language that brings websites to life. It is the very thing that makes it possible for the user to interact with the web apps.
   • Learn variables, data types, functions, and DOM manipulation.
   • Practice writing simple code on platforms like CodePen or JSFiddle.
   • Helpful resources:
     • jwasham/coding-interview-university (https://github.com/jwasham/coding-interview-university)
     • sindresorhus/awesome (https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome)
     • Writing clean JavaScript code.
3. Version Control:
   • Track changes and collaborate effectively.
   • Git is the most popular version control system.
   • Learn basic commands like add, commit, and push.
   • Helpful GitHub repositories:
     • kamranahmedse/developer-roadmap (https://github.com/kamranahmedse/developer-roadmap)

Phase 2: Front-End Development

1. Frontend Frameworks:
   • React or Angular make building complex and interactive UIs easier.
   • Helpful GitHub repositories:
     • Facebook/react (https://github.com/facebook/react)
     • Angular (https://github.com/angular/angular)
2. CSS Frameworks:
   • Bootstrap and Tailwind CSS provide pre-designed components and styles. Try using Daisy UI built with Tailwind CSS as well.
   • Save time and effort in development. Learn by coding and practicing.
3. Responsive Design:
   • Ensure websites look good and function well on all screen sizes.
   • Learn principles of responsive design and media queries.

Phase 3: Back-End Development (Optional)

• Popular back-end languages: Python, Node.js, Java.
• Choose one that aligns with your interests and career goals.
• Helpful resources:
  • TheAlgorithms/Python (https://github.com/TheAlgorithms/Python)
  • goldbergyoni/nodebestpractices (https://github.com/goldbergyoni/nodebestpractices)
  • spring-projects/spring-boot (https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-boot)

Phase 4: Practice & Build Projects

• Solidify learning by building projects:
  • Start with small projects like a simple portfolio website.
  • Gradually increase complexity.
  • Participate in online coding challenges and hackathons.

Additional Resources

• Online Courses: Coursera, edX, Udemy.
• My Courses:
  • if you understand Urdu/Hindi, check out the free course. If you don't under
  • If you're familiar with English, check out this one.
  • MERN (Mongo DB, ExpressJS, React & NodeJS) crash course.
• Web Development Communities: Online forums, meetups, join the code with ahsan discord.

Remember:

• Becoming a web developer is a journey, not a destination.
• Be patient, consistent, and have fun!
• Customize this roadmap based on your interests and goals.
• Explore different technologies and find your passion.
• With dedication and hard work, you can achieve your dream!