Roadmap to becoming a web developer in 2017

Re:Roadmap to becoming a web developer in 2017 by gingerbread-man on Monday March 27, 2017 @05:43PM (#13972063)

It doesn't really matter very much where you start. Pick something and dive in. Once you feel very comfortable with that, add another skill.

Personally, I'd suggest learning a programming language first: Python, Javascript, and Ruby are all good choices. Find a book you really like in one of those languages and read it cover to cover.

PS: https://eloquentjavascript.net is great, and free.

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Re:Roadmap to becoming a web developer in 2017 by afarrell on Monday March 27, 2017 @06:19PM (#13972340)

If you want to go with python, http://openbookproject.net/thinkcs/python/english3e/ followed by http://chimera.labs.oreilly.com/books/1234000000754 are both free and teach good habits on the way to backend web development.

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Re:Roadmap to becoming a web developer in 2017 by sdfin on Monday March 27, 2017 @09:53PM (#13973397)

I think this is the link for the site of the last edition of the 2nd book you mention http://www.obeythetestinggoat.com/

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Re:Roadmap to becoming a web developer in 2017 by gingerbread-man on Wednesday March 29, 2017 @05:20AM (#13984540)

What a wonderful name for a programming book.

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Re:Roadmap to becoming a web developer in 2017 by afarrell on Wednesday March 29, 2017 @08:24PM (#13991893)

I actually bought a plushie goat and keep him on my desk.

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