How to become a web developer

There are several paths to becoming a web developer. Here’s a very short overview of them:

Take the “self-taught” path or enroll in a coding bootcamp, in person or online.

Go to a conventional college or university and pursue a degree like Computer Science.

Choose a more self-paced option with free or paid courses.

Everyone learns differently and has different aims, so it helps to take your time to plan your path.

Final thoughts

So there you have it! We’ve walked through a broad overview of what web development is, the different types and stages involved, as well as the skills you need to become a web developer.

We’ve also differentiated between web development and design.

Even though web development might seem really difficult at the beginning, it’s a skill you can build and, over time, get better at.

If you’d like to try web development out to see if it’s for you, we’ve got a great and simple way—a free 5-day coding course. In it, you’ll build and style your first website, using the coding languages HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

You can get a sneak preview into the course here by watching our first lesson, where our own

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