How to Start Web Development: A Beginner’s Honest Guide (With My Personal Journey)

 Are you confused about how to begin your web development journey?

You’ve probably heard people saying “Learn coding, make websites, get a remote job!”
But… where do you actually begin?

In this post, I’ll walk you through the basics of web development, beginner tools, free resources, and even share how I personally started — so you don’t feel alone in this.


 What Is Web Development?

Web development means building websites or web apps that people can use in their browser.

There are mainly two sides:

  1. Frontend – What users see (buttons, layout, colors)

    • Languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript

  2. Backend – What users don’t see (data, login, database)

    • Technologies: Node.js, PHP, Python, etc.

To build a website, both parts work together — like designing a shop and setting up the kitchen inside.


🛠️ Basic Tools You Need (FREE)

These are beginner-friendly tools I personally used (and still love):

  • VS Code – Code editor (simple + powerful)

  • Google Chrome – For testing and Inspecting your site

  • Replit.com – Practice coding online

  • Canva.com – For making banners & visuals for your site


✨ How I Started My Web Dev Journey

At first, I was confused — so many tutorials, so many terms!

But I began with HTML — just learning how to build a simple structure.
Then came CSS, which made everything look good.
JavaScript felt a bit tricky, but trust me, it gets better with practice!

I didn’t go to any course in the beginning — just free YouTube + websites+Apna College Course



📚 Free Learning Platforms You Can Trust


💡 My Tips for Absolute Beginners

  • Don't learn everything in one day. Focus on one thing per day.

  • Write code yourself. Watching only will not help.

  • Make your own mini projects (a to-do list, a blog, a personal site).

  • Don't be afraid of mistakes — that’s how real developers grow!


📢 Final Words

If you're starting your web dev journey — you are not late. You are early enough to grow fast.

Start small. Stay consistent.
I’ll be sharing my own mistakes and beginner projects in the next posts — so stay tuned!

👉 Comment below where you're starting from — HTML, CSS, or still figuring it out?
Let’s grow together 💪

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