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How do I get started in web development?

Asking “How do I get started with web dev?” is like asking “How do I get started with cooking?”

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Asking “How do I get started with web dev?” is like asking “How do I get started with cooking?”

Decide what you want to make. And then reframe the question.

How do I make lasagne?” or “How might I build a blog?” is more straightforward to answer — and you’ll get better help.

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I'm a software engineer and developer educator, and I make stuff on the internet. I help developers build cool stuff by writing blog posts, making videos, coding live on the internet, and publishing open source projects. Head of Developer Education at nordcraft.com.

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