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

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
• EbookFoundation/free-programming-books

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
• sindresorhus/awesome
• Writing clean JavaScript code.

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

Phase 2: Front-End Development

Frontend Frameworks:

• React or Angular make building complex and interactive UIs easier.

Helpful GitHub repositories:

• Facebook/react
• Angular

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.

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
• goldbergyoni/nodebestpractices
• 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'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!