How to become a web developer

A web developer builds what you see in the browser. You can start with free materials and show your skills with a few finished projects.

Good for: Beginners who like building things people can open in a browser. Typical time: 150–200 hours in total, depending on where you start.

The usual order of steps

1
HTML and CSS≈ 25 h
Structure a page and make it look good on phones and computers.
2
JavaScript basics≈ 40 h
Make pages react to clicks, forms and data.
3
Git and responsive layouts≈ 20 h
Track your work and adapt pages to any screen.
4
A front-end framework≈ 40 h
For example React, to build larger interfaces.
5
Portfolio projects≈ 40 h
Two or three finished sites you can show.

Free or paid?

Many good courses for each step are free; paid ones usually add a certificate, feedback from a teacher or a fixed schedule. Check the current price, dates and age limits on the provider’s own site before you pay.

Where to look for courses

Search these platforms for “Web developer”. Compare ratings, prices and the date of the last update before you choose.

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