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I've been finding a lot of articles on DEV lately that garner a TON of reactions, especially ones that provide lists of more than 50+ or 100+ resources!
That's a lot. π€―
A lot of choice paralysis, too.
In reality, it's not about how popular the resources are, or how many you can add to your archive list (where they collect dust). Instead, it's about what problems these resources solve for you that makes a list successful. So, I will do just that!
Keep in mind these are my own opinions and by all means, if you like those really long resource lists, do use them. This list is meant to be accessible, cost-effective, and focused! These are also resources that have been successful for my learning.
My resources are all multimodal ways of learning (audiovisual, reading) - some may not be fully accessible by nature. At the end of the day, you know what works best for you!
Lastly, my resources are NOT hundreds of hours long! I studied all I have of frontend web development throughout the last year and a half of my full-time undergraduate degree, so when it comes to time-management, I've got you covered βΊοΈ
Disclaimer: Iβm a Vue.js fan, so Iβm sorry I donβt have any React.js sources I stick by yet π₯² Iβm likely going to learn React after advancing my Vue skills first, so Iβll be sure to update this accordingly.
Skip links ππΌ
- HTML / CSS
- JavaScript
- Vue.js / Nuxt.js
- Version Control
- Responsive Web Design
- Forums
- Industry Knowledge
HTML / CSS
Absolute must if you're going into web development, and 100% needed for frontend development. These two are the builders of the visual front of the web
- Flavio Copes' HTML handbook [FREE] - a true, beginner-friendly, comprehensive, and easy read that gets you up and running with HTML quickly
- Flavio Copes' CSS handbook [FREE] - a comprehensive CSS resource and easy read
- Scrimba's CSS Grid - what I used to nail down CSS Grid, and revisit it
- Dev Ed's Responsive Navigation Bar Tutorial | HTML CSS JAVASC... [FREE] - Don't ask... Just watch until 13:00 mins. I didn't understand HTML hierarchy until the 13 mins! βΊοΈ
JavaScript
Literally the language of the modern web. You'll definitely need this to learn the whole ecosystem of the web, from Node.js to package bundlers like Webpack
- Code with Mosh's JavaScript for Beginners - ALL the basics of JS in bitesized, audiovisual format
- Code with Mosh's JavaScript OOP - everything you need to know about JS OOP in quick, bite-sized and well-explained audiovisual format
- freeCodeCamp.org's JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures [FREE] - to practice JS you've learned, and learn DS & A
Vue.js / Nuxt.js
If you're learning Vue.js, these are the BEST resources I've stuck with, from basics to advanced
Note: Vue Mastery has courses on Nuxt.js!
- Flavio Copes' Vue.js 2 Handbook [FREE] - great to get you started in Vue 2 without mismatched YouTube tutorials (syntax doesn't differ between v2 and v3)
- Vue Mastery's courses - choose from beginner, intermediate, and advanced audiovisual lessons w/ code challenges
- Debbie O'Brien's YouTube [FREE] - for AWESOME Nuxt.js tidbits!
Version Control
Must have if you're to work in teams / companies, or track versions of your projects
- Codecademy's Learn Git course
Responsive Web Design
The most necessary skillset you can add to your web design / development career
- Kevin Powell's Conquering Responsive Layouts course [FREE] - BEST and most comprehensive course on responsive web design.
- Samantha Ming's Flexbox 30 [FREE] - the one flexbox resource I stuck with through visually engaging and adorable examples of flexbox in action.
Forums
In learning anything, you'll almost always get by with a little help from friends and fellow classmates. Take a quick coffee break βοΈ and hop on these places for some help
- StackOverFlow - I don't find SO helpful for asking (am I the only one that gets shamed for a slightly unclear question? π₯²). Instead, I use SO for finding issues that others have answers for.
- Vue Land Discord Code Help channels
- Nuxt.js Discord Help channels
Industry Knowledge
Knowledge doesn't have to be specific! Reading blogs and subscribing to the right newsletters might be the best way to gain practical industry knowledge in tech
- Smashing Magazine newsletter - wide range of really interesting topics on design, frontend development and new tech. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND βΊοΈ
Conclusion
Alrighty, that's it for today. This post will be updated as I find new info. 2 out of 2 posts today done! β
My first post today if you want to read:
It's about time I collected all my resources I've learned successfully from into a list so it can be helpful for others! My rule of thumb is I don't learn from the most popular teachers like Wes Bos or Traversy Media (Brad Traversy), even though I know how amazing they are β€οΈ
This way, I don't force myself to learn from popular teachers, even when the teaching style doesn't work for me π
This method of learning web dev has really helped meβ¦
- reduce anxiety (longggg lists of 50+ resources scares me π¬);
- and focus rather than suffer from "shiny object syndrome"
Have you had any resources you stick by? What learning style works for you? Drop them in the comments below!
Discussion (8)
Thank you.
The resource I go back to time and time again is the MDN Web Docs
Ohh yes! I love MDN too, for when I need to find a quick tutorial on syntax! I should definitely add another heading for quick tips now βΊοΈ
Edit: Absolutely no problem at all! My hope with these posts is to make sure they really help someone learn why a tutorial / course worked, instead of collecting reactions on DEV.
Refreshing to see more names than the cited above π .
I liked the honesty there. And I agree, if the teaching style doesn't fit, one needs to go look for an alternative that does, and there is nothing wrong with it.
Light and focused is a great approach to keep a resources list!
Axel, thank you so much! This was what I wanted out of resource lists, was for it to have real substance rather than a quick search engine hit of the latest 100+ tutorials/courses/teachers (which can be done to get reactions, than really being helpful for anyone!) β€οΈ
Thank you for making a comprehensible list instead of just making a list of 500+ links π
Oh my gosh, you folks are too nice! π This was exactly what I hoped my list would do, thank you! π₯Ί I was so tired of seeing 100 or more resource lists anyone can post about. I always believe quality > quantity is the best philosophy! ππΌβ€οΈ
That is Excellent!
There are too many
1001 links to everything related to web stuff that you will need
It is so much better to get a curated list any day!
Thanks
Matt, thank you (and everyone!) for such heartwarming comments π₯Ίβ€οΈ I totally agree thereβs been TOO MANY of the 100+ resource lists but yet not enough detail surrounding WHY we must follow a particular learning path / course. I really wanted to emphasize quality > quantity since in the long term, it takes us further than constantly going through choice paralysis ππΌ
Thank you so much for the support!