Web Development Roadmap

A project-based sequence from HTML and CSS to APIs and deployment.

1. HTML and accessibility

Learn document structure, semantic elements, headings, links, forms and labels.

Build: a personal profile page with keyboard-accessible navigation.

2. CSS and responsive layouts

Learn selectors, the box model, spacing, typography, Flexbox and Grid.

Build: a layout that works on a narrow phone screen and a desktop.

3. JavaScript

Learn variables, functions, arrays, objects, DOM events, promises and fetch.

Build: a task list with validation and clear empty states.

4. React

Learn components, props, state and controlled inputs.

Build: a searchable catalogue and explain how state affects the interface.

5. Backend and data

Learn HTTP methods, APIs, input validation, database queries and permissions.

Build: a small application that saves and retrieves records.

6. Delivery

Use Git, write a README and deploy. Keep credentials on the server and out of the repository. Check errors, loading, keyboard access and mobile layout.

Portfolio checkpoint

Publish one finished project with setup instructions, a demo and honest limitations. Explain one technical choice and one bug you fixed.