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webdevwanderer

I just started my studies in a University taking a degree in IT, and i am really into learning web development, that's why i make some advance self-learning about the basics of HTML, CSS and JavaScript from site to site. But now, I just feel like i don't know where i am going about my self-learning.

Could you please give me some advice in what should i do? I want to practice and enhance what i've learned but i don't know what activity should i do. I don't know where i should start and really confuse about it. I keep on reading development information from articles to articles, signing up to some free coding sites, but i don't really have the solid path in where i should go in my learning, and this makes me frustrated.

I really appreciate your insights and advices, thanks.

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JohnGabriel Nguyen-Truong

Hey! Have you tried freecodecamp.org? Perseverance is worthed! I'm learning too.

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webdevwanderer

Yeah, i'm in freecodecamp.org as well. Thanks for your uplifting comment.

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JohnGabriel Nguyen-Truong

Have you tried web scraping with selenium and python? I am learning so much about frontend and backend just by doing some cool projects. I've got ideas for productivity apps and a social media platform... you really need a goal to push through everyday

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webdevwanderer

No, not familiar yet. I have some basic knowledge of python, but i focused yet in the basics of front-end development.

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Virej Dasani

Check this video out, it'll give you an idea of what selenium is and how it works:

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webdevwanderer

Thanks 👍

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silverback lubakyoya🥋

I think we in a similar position 🤦🏾‍♂️

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EO4Wellness • Edited

Hello, and welcome. For the coursework, it is hard to know what to recommend without knowing what you've already studied.

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webdevwanderer

Thanks for your message. I am now in in the path of frontend development. HTML, CSS and Javascript in particular. Taking some courses for Python and some backend stuff as well, slowly learning.

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aldinsab • Edited

Hey, welcome!

I am also new to the community but i am sure that you will learn more with time, i know thats how i gotten into it.

Just keep doing that and incorporate projects that you would want to do, thats how you build and learn new skills, it's all about repetition and getting it to be part of you.

For example, you can start by creating your website, which can follow in creating website for friends that need a website. This can then hopefully get you out there and bring in potential clients. This will help you gain experience and help set up contacts.

Good Luck with your studies!

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webdevwanderer

Thanks a lot for your inspiring words.

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Wolalaaa

Hello
Have you heard about "the Odin project" ?
Me too i'm a newbie, learning on freecodecamp and i discovered theodinproject.com/home and frontendmentor.io/ recently.

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webdevwanderer

Thanks for sharing this, i will check on this 🙂

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webdevwanderer

Hey, thanks a lot for sharing this, i've just checked and signed up now, i think this one is great and and a big help for our development path. Thanks a lot 😊

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JohnGabriel Nguyen-Truong

Build a creative vision in your mind, something you want to invent - something related to programming... your dreams will help guide you through the challenges of life. BTW, I'm working on some cool projects, and have internship openings...let me know.

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webdevwanderer

Thank you!

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JohnGabriel Nguyen-Truong

Would you be interested in a QA/QC software development internship?

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webdevwanderer

I am still a beginner :)
I'm not familiar yet with that yet. Anyway, thanks a lot.

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JohnGabriel Nguyen-Truong

No problem.... if you want I can help teach you! Internships are for learning. :)

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Nyangayenzou Ashley Dube

Hook me up I would love new challenges in my coding journey