Web Development Learning Guide
What You Already Have:
1. HTML - Structure of webpages *
2. CSS - Styling and layout *
3. Tailwind CSS - Utility-first styling framework *
4. JavaScript - Interactivity and logic (in progress) *
What You Can Build With These Skills:
- Personal portfolios
- Landing pages
- Responsive websites
- Interactive UIs (dropdowns, sliders, modals, etc.)
- Basic apps (to-do list, calculator, form validation, etc.)
What You'll Need Next (For Full Web Dev):
Frontend (More Advanced):
- JavaScript Framework: React.js (most popular)
- Version Control: Git & GitHub
- Package Managers: npm or yarn
- Build Tools: Vite, Webpack, or Parcel
Backend (If you want full-stack):
- Node.js + Express.js
- MongoDB or PostgreSQL
- REST APIs or GraphQL
Other Good-to-Have Skills:
Web Development Learning Guide
- Responsive Design (breakpoints, flexbox, grid)
- Deployment: Vercel, Netlify, GitHub Pages
- Authentication: Firebase Auth, Auth0, or custom login systems
- State Management: Redux, React Context (for React users)
TL;DR
- HTML, CSS, Tailwind, and JavaScript form a strong foundation.
- To be job-ready as a frontend developer, learn React, Git, and deployment.
- To become a full-stack developer, add Node.js, Express, and a database.