From your first HTML tag to deploying a full-stack app. Web development is one of the most accessible paths into tech — and one of the highest paying.
HTML is the skeleton of every webpage. Learn headings, paragraphs, links, images, forms, and semantic elements like <header>, <nav>, <main>.
CSS makes things look good. Learn selectors, the box model, flexbox, grid, and responsive design. These four concepts cover 90% of what you'll use daily.
JS makes pages interactive. Variables, functions, DOM manipulation, events, and fetch API. This is the most important step for web dev.
React is used by Facebook, Airbnb, Netflix, and most Canadian startups. It's a JavaScript library for building interactive UIs. Components, props, state, hooks.
npx create-react-app myappThe backend handles data, user accounts, and business logic. Node.js runs JavaScript on the server. PostgreSQL or SQLite store your data.
Your app doesn't count until it's live on the internet. Free hosting options make this easy.
Live weather with 5-day forecast, search, and animated icons. HTML/CSS/JS only. ~1 day.
React app with flip animation, deck management, and spaced repetition. ~3–4 days.
Full quiz app with timer, score tracking, and explanations. React + Open Trivia API. ~1 week.
React frontend + Node.js API + PostgreSQL database. User auth, CRUD posts. ~2 weeks.