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Emily Scott
Emily Scott

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My Journey into Web Development (And Why I Started with JavaScript)

Hi everyone, ๐Ÿ‘‹

Iโ€™m a beginner web developer currently learning JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and PHP, and recently exploring AI integration in web apps. I wanted my first post to share why I started โ€” and what Iโ€™ve learned so far.

Why I Started Learning Web Development

Iโ€™ve always been curious about how websites actually work. Not just how they look, but how they function behind the scenes.

When I discovered that:

  • HTML structures the content
  • CSS styles the design
  • JavaScript makes it interactive

...it suddenly felt less mysterious and more achievable.

๐Ÿ’ก My Current Learning Focus

Right now, Iโ€™m focusing on:

โœ… Writing clean HTML structure

โœ… Building responsive layouts with CSS

โœ… Understanding JavaScript fundamentals (variables, functions, loops)

โœ… Exploring how AI APIs can connect with web apps

Iโ€™m not trying to rush into advanced frameworks yet. I want strong fundamentals first.

๐Ÿ” Biggest Lesson So Far

Consistency beats intensity.

Itโ€™s easy to feel overwhelmed when you see experienced developers building complex apps. But Iโ€™ve learned that small daily progress โ€” even 30โ€“60 minutes โ€” adds up quickly.

๐ŸŽฏ Whatโ€™s Next?

  • Learn DOM manipulation deeply
  • Build small interactive projects
  • Experiment with simple AI-powered features
  • Improve my Git & GitHub workflow

If you're also a beginner, Iโ€™d love to connect.
What are you currently learning?

Letโ€™s grow step by step. ๐Ÿš€

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