Become A Full Stack Web Developer

100+ Free resources for learning Full Stack Web Development.

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Table of Contents

1. Start Here
2. How to learn
3. What is the Most Useful CS Bookmark You have
4. Programs & Classes
5. Learn HTML
6. Learn CSS
7. Learn JavaScript
8. Learn React.js
9. Full Stack Tutorials
10. Learn Node.js
11. Learn Python
12. Learn APIs
13. Learn Databases
14. Learn Authentication
15. Learn Git
16. Games & Challenge Websites
17. Free Programming Books
18. Open Source Contribution Opportunities
19. Am I Ready to be a Developer?
20. Software Developer Success Stories
21. Resume's, Portfolio's, LinkedIn, Interview Prep, & Salary Information

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Start Here

The list below isn't meant to be exclusive, it's more so a collection of links that have helped me out along the way (and can hopefully help you). As you'll see, I've focused on JavaScript, React, and Node.js. There is also a wealth of information on interview prep and applying to jobs.

More free resources can be found on codeburst.io

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• Take a look at the big picture:
  • 2018 Web Developer Roadmap
  • YouTube video outlining what to learn (similar to above, but in video format) - Watch this if you want to become a web developer
• Learn about the common tools associated with full stack web development - What is the A-Z of Web Development?
• My journey to becoming a web developer from scratch without a CS degree (and what I learned from it) (Medium)
• What happens when you type google into your address bar?
  • Reddit Link
  • Tuts Plus - The http protocol every web developer must know
• Find a local Web Development related Meetup! Don't worry, it's not as scary as you might think, and is one of the best ways to start learning

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How to Learn

• How to Learn.
  • Coursera Course (Not CS Specific) - Learning how to learn
  • Repetition, Repetition, Repetition - Reddit Discussion on study techniques
  • What technologies to learn and strategies to learn them - How to learn web development

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What is the Single most useful CS Bookmark you have?

• What is the single most useful CS Bookmark you have? Reddit Link to discussion
  • Learn X in Y Minutes
  • What CS Majors Should Know
  • Google's Technical Development Guide
  • CSS Tricks - Complete Flexbox Guide
  • Regex Cheat Sheet
  • DevDocs
  • Awesome List of Everything Programming
  • How to Break Into the Tech Industry—a Guide to Job Hunting and Tech Interviews

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Programs and Classes

• Bootcamps
  • The Web Developer Bootcamp by Colt Steele. I include this paid course because it is worth its weight in gold. Inexpensive (less than $20) and one of the best resources out there. If you're going to buy one course to learn WebDev, buy this one. Also see - The Advanced Web Dev Bootcamp
  • Thoughts on Coding Boot camps
  • The Complete Guide to Bootcamps
  • Self Study - My programming notes. 275 Pages of Content [Updated Reddit Link] [Original Reddit Link]
• Programs
  • The Odin Project
  • FreeCodeCamp
  • The Essential Web Developer Course
  • Epicodus Programming Bootcamp Curriculum
• Classes
  • SANITIZED list of 530+ free online programming/CS courses (MOOCs) with feedback(i.e. exams/homeworks/assignments) that you can start this month (December 2016) - Needs Updating
  • Udacity Free Web Development Courses (Google)
• GitHub
  • A Step by Step Guide to Making Your First GitHub Contribution

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Learn HTML

• Introduction to HTML - Mozilla Docs
• HTML5 Tutorial
• HTML5 Introduction EDX
• Learn to code HTML & CSS - Shay Howe
• HTML Fundamentals - SoloLearn
• HTML Cheat Sheet
• HTML5 Full Tutorial - w3schools
• HTML5 Tutorial PDF DOWNLOAD - tutorialspoint
• Learn HTML series - Code The Web

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Learn CSS

• 25 HTML & CSS Tutorials - Learn HTML & CSS by exploring these 25 tutorials.
• Everything you need to know about Flexbox
• Build a Minimalist HTML Card in just 53 lines of code (with Flexbox)
• A visual guide to CSS - CSS Reference
• CSS Pro Tips - A collection of tips to help take your CSS skills pro.
• 10 principles for smooth web animations
• Css Fundamentals - SoloLearn
• CSS Cheat Sheet

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Learn JavaScript

• Javascript Docs
• Courses/Tutorials
  • 60+ JavaScript Tutorials & Walkthroughs - Learn JavaScript and key concepts by exploring more than 60 organized tutorials!
  • Recent News, Articles, Tutorials on JavaScript
  • JavaScript for Beginners - Understand the hard stuff
  • Javascript for Beginners (1) EDX
  • Javascript for Beginners (2) EDX
  • Javascript The Right Way
  • Courses.AngularClass.com - Topics Include: webpack, nodejs, npm, es5, es6, esnext, & rxjs, typescript
    • [Course Link] [Reddit Post]
  • Edabit - Learn JavaScript With Interactive Challenges: Earn XP, Unlock Achievements & Climb The Leaderboard
    • [Edabit - Website Link] [Reddit Post]
  • [Free Advanced JavaScript Courses - Learn Object Oriented Programming, Call Apply, and Bind, Testing, F