Web Development Roadmap
For Beginners by Codex.io
HTML
HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the backbone of any website. It structures content using
elements like headings, paragraphs, links, and images.
Key Concepts:
- Basic tags and elements
- Semantic HTML for accessibility
- Forms and input elements
- Tables and media embedding
Watch Tutorial: https://youtu.be/G3e-cpL7ofc?si=sZGm_fDr_jW8XomJ
CSS
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is used to style and layout web pages - from fonts and colors to
spacing and responsive design.
Key Concepts:
- Selectors and properties
- Box model and layout techniques
- Flexbox and Grid systems
- Responsive design with media queries
Watch Tutorial: https://youtu.be/G3e-cpL7ofc?si=sZGm_fDr_jW8XomJ
JavaScript
JavaScript adds interactivity to your web pages. It's essential for dynamic user interfaces and
complex logic on the client side.
Key Concepts:
- Variables and data types
- Functions and control flow
- DOM manipulation
- ES6+ features and event handling
Watch Tutorial: https://youtu.be/EerdGm-ehJQ?si=ZvCqpCtNE42loL3Y
Node.js & Express.js
Node.js allows you to run JavaScript on the server. Express.js is a framework built on top of Node.js
for building web applications and APIs.
Key Concepts:
- Setting up Node.js environment
- Creating servers with Express
- Middleware and routing
- RESTful API development
Watch Tutorial: https://youtu.be/Oe421EPjeBE?si=8MMJDN9PlzhzYI-I
MongoDB
MongoDB is a NoSQL database used for storing JSON-like documents. It's popular for its scalability
and flexibility.
Key Concepts:
- Documents and collections
- CRUD operations
- Schema design and indexing
- Mongoose ODM
Watch Tutorial: https://youtu.be/c2M-rlkkT5o?si=z4VFKC1XWwO2axfI
React.js
React is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces. It allows developers to create reusable UI
components efficiently.
Key Concepts:
- JSX and component-based architecture
- Props and state
- Hooks (useState, useEffect)
- Routing with React Router
Watch Tutorial: https://youtu.be/Ke90Tje7VS0?si=sytXORXk2pMraAC8
Tailwind CSS
Tailwind CSS is a utility-first CSS framework that allows you to design directly in your markup using
predefined classes.
Key Concepts:
- Utility classes and customization
- Responsive design
- Using Tailwind with frameworks like React
- Dark mode and plugin support
Watch Tutorial: https://youtu.be/ft30zcMlFao?si=dTrxObgmb_iORRnW
Projects
Building projects is the best way to reinforce your learning. These tutorials guide you through
practical web applications.
Key Concepts:
- To-do App with JavaScript
- Blog platform with MERN stack
- E-commerce UI with React and Tailwind
- Authentication systems
Watch Tutorial: https://youtu.be/pmvEgZC55Cg?si=aUEVf0OOx9M8M-e0
https://youtu.be/sX57TLIPNx8?si=WxGHfFY4sgz6vbGS
GitHub
GitHub is a platform for version control and collaboration. It helps manage your code and contributes
to open-source projects.
Key Concepts:
- Git basics: init, commit, push, pull
- Creating repositories
- Branching and merging
- Collaboration via pull requests
Watch Tutorial: https://youtu.be/apGV9Kg7ics?si=QS-eT3zFmxVR1DV7
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