web-development

A structured 12-post roadmap to learn web development from absolute zero. Master HTML, CSS, JavaScript, developer tools, and build your first portfolio site — no prior coding experience required.

A curated list of pet projects that actually build real full-stack skills — from URL shorteners to real-time chat apps. Each project targets specific technologies and grows your portfolio with something worth showing.

Master Angular's core concepts including components, dependency injection, lifecycle hooks, directives, pipes, and reactive programming with RxJS.

Understand the fundamental differences between JavaScript in the browser and JavaScript on the server (Node.js, Bun, Deno). Learn about APIs, global objects, module systems, and what changes when JS leaves the browser.

Learn the Backend for Frontend (BFF) pattern — what it is, why it exists, how it solves over-fetching and coupling between APIs and UIs, and how Next.js naturally implements BFF with Server Components and Route Handlers.

Most developers start with a simple mental model: frontend does UI, backend does logic. But that binary thinking hides the real craft — the invisible layers, thoughtful defaults, and system-level decisions that separate functional code from great software.

With Tailwind, component libraries, and AI generating styles for us, does learning CSS still matter? Exploring why CSS fundamentals are more critical than ever — especially for accessibility.

Master GraphQL fundamentals: schemas, queries, mutations, subscriptions, resolvers, and best practices. Learn how GraphQL compares to REST and when to use each approach.

Master REST API fundamentals: HTTP methods, status codes, URL design, authentication, versioning, pagination, and best practices. The complete guide for backend developers.

Build modern React applications with full type safety using React 19, Next.js 15, and TypeScript. Learn component typing, hooks, state management, and server components.