The latest articles on DEV Community by SKate Byrne (@lumpyspaceprogrammer). https://dev.to/lumpyspaceprogrammer https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F262330%2F53988b71-8e2b-4578-8538-3f0f9ca274d7.jpg https://dev.to/lumpyspaceprogrammer en SKate Byrne Wed, 15 Jan 2025 01:00:59 +0000 https://dev.to/lumpyspaceprogrammer/5-unique-free-resources-to-get-a-career-in-tech-in-2025-2g4l https://dev.to/lumpyspaceprogrammer/5-unique-free-resources-to-get-a-career-in-tech-in-2025-2g4l <p><em>I've been an avid self-learning techie over the past 10 years, here's 5 of my favorite "free" resources:</em></p> <h2> 1. <a href="https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US" rel="noopener noreferrer">MDN</a> </h2> <ul> <li> <strong>M</strong>ozilla <strong>D</strong>eveloper <strong>N</strong>etwork </li> <li>the same Mozilla that brought you the time-tested fan favorite browser <strong>Firefox</strong> </li> <li>can be used for <em>reference</em> once you get a job</li> </ul> <blockquote> <h3> <u><em>fast five faves</em></u> </h3> <p>☆ <a href="https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/curriculum/" rel="noopener noreferrer">MDN CURRICULUM</a><br> ☆ <a href="https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/Guide" rel="noopener noreferrer">Web Developer Guide</a><br> ☆ <a href="https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn_web_development/Core/CSS_layout/Responsive_Design" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn: Responsive Design</a><br> ☆ <a href="https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/SVG" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reference: SVGs</a><br> ☆ <a href="https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API" rel="noopener noreferrer">Web APIs</a></p> </blockquote> <h2> 2. <a href="//roadmap.sh">ROADMAP.SH</a> </h2> <ul> <li>Make a dev profile</li> <li>Includes roadmaps that <em>map</em> out what you need to know for a career in technology </li> <li>Save roadmaps and record progress</li> <li>Project ideas for all levels of expertise</li> <li>Best Practices for different positions</li> </ul> <blockquote> <h3> <u><em>fast five faves</em></u> </h3> <p>☆ <a href="https://roadmap.sh/computer-science" rel="noopener noreferrer">a self-taught computer science curriculum</a><br> ☆ <a href="https://roadmap.sh/design-system" rel="noopener noreferrer">how to create a design system</a><br> ☆ <a href="https://roadmap.sh/ai-data-scientist" rel="noopener noreferrer">step-by-step ai scientist career roadmap</a><br> ☆ <a href="https://roadmap.sh/ai" rel="noopener noreferrer">generate your own roadmap with ai</a><br> ☆ <a href="https://roadmap.sh/full-stack" rel="noopener noreferrer">become a fullstack developer in 2025</a></p> </blockquote> <h2> 3. <a href="https://hackr.io" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hackr.io</a> </h2> <ul> <li>my go-to method that's easy to remember</li> <li>has all the up-to-date top courses with reviews</li> <li>insanely useful blog</li> <li>has their own roadmaps</li> </ul> <blockquote> <h3> <u> <em>fast five faves</em> </u> </h3> <p>☆ their <a href="https://hackr.io/blog/category/courses-books-and-certifications/certifications" rel="noopener noreferrer">certifications section</a><br> ☆ <a href="https://hackr.io/tutorials" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tutorials</a><br> ☆ <a href="https://hackr.io/blog/category/projects" rel="noopener noreferrer">Projects</a><br> ☆ <a href="https://www.hackrjobs.com/?source=navbar&amp;utm_source=navbar&amp;utm_medium=partner_referral" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jobs</a></p> </blockquote> <h2> 4. <a href="https://www.theodinproject.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Odin Project</a> </h2> <ul> <li>the captivating viking storyline </li> <li>the clear and minimal paths</li> <li>high quality graphics</li> <li>has a fun feel</li> </ul> <blockquote> <h3> <u> <em>fast five faves</em> </u> </h3> <p>☆ <a href="https://www.theodinproject.com/guides/installations" rel="noopener noreferrer">the tools installation page</a><br> ☆ <a href="https://www.theodinproject.com/paths" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Ruby on Rails learning path</a><br> ☆ <a href="https://www.theodinproject.com/paths/full-stack-ruby-on-rails/courses/getting-hired" rel="noopener noreferrer">Their Getting Hired Course</a><br> ☆ <a href="https://www.theodinproject.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer">Their Maintainers Run a Discord Commmunity</a></p> </blockquote> <h2> 5. <a href="http://jsforcats.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Javascript for Cats</a> </h2> <ul> <li>adorable</li> <li>esthetically pleasing</li> <li>easy to take in</li> <li>a joy to learn</li> </ul> <blockquote> <h3> <u> <em>fast five faves</em> </u> </h3> <p>☆ YOU GOTTA BE KITTEN ME, ITS CATS!</p> </blockquote> webdev programming beginners tutorial