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How to use Become-A-Full-Stack-Web-Developer: a free learning guide

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Become-A-Full-Stack-Web-Developer is a free, MIT-licensed GitHub list of more than 100 articles, tutorials, courses and references for learning full stack web development. It is aimed at beginners and self-learners who want to choose their own resources by topic. After this guide you will know how to read the list, find the topic you need and decide what to study next.

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Quick start

  1. 1Open the repository. Go to github.com/bmorelli25/Become-A-Full-Stack-Web-Developer and read the README in your browser.
  2. 2Clone for offline use. If you want a local copy, run the git clone command from the README to download the repository.
  3. 3Read the table of contents. Scan the numbered list of sections and choose the topic you need.
  4. 4Start with the overview. Open Start Here and How to Learn for big-picture roadmaps and study advice.
  5. 5Work through one topic at a time. Open a topic such as Learn HTML and follow its links in order.
  6. 6Check dates and costs. Confirm each linked resource is still current and check whether it is paid before you start.

What is Become-A-Full-Stack-Web-Developer?

It is a hand-curated list of links, not a course. The README describes it as free resources for learning full stack web development, organized by topic such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, databases, Git and job preparation.

The author says the focus is on JavaScript, React and Node.js, and that the list is updated over time. The repository has no homepage listed and no prerequisites.

Read the list online or clone it to read offline

The simplest way to use the list is to open the repository on GitHub and read the README in your browser. The source lists read-online as the install method.

If you want a local copy, the README gives this command to clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/bmorelli25/Become-A-Full-Stack-Web-Developer

Navigate the table of contents by topic

The README opens with a table of contents with links to each section. Sections include Start Here, How to Learn, Programs & Classes, Learn HTML, Learn CSS, Learn JavaScript, Learn React.js, Full Stack Tutorials, Learn Node.js, Learn Python, Learn APIs, Learn Databases, Learn Authentication, Learn Git, Games & Challenge Websites, Free Programming Books, Open Source Contribution Opportunities, and job-related sections.

Pick the topic you are working on and open its section. Each section is a list of links with short notes in some cases.

  • Start Here: a few big-picture roadmaps and articles
  • Programs & Classes: bootcamps, programs and free courses
  • Learn HTML and Learn CSS: links to tutorials, guides and cheat sheets
  • Learn JavaScript and Learn React.js: docs and tutorials
  • Job sections: resumes, portfolios, interview prep and salary information

Choose resources wisely

Many linked articles are older. The source notes that the last push was 2024-06-18 and that some linked articles date from 2016 to 2018, so check whether a resource still matches current tools before you rely on it.

Some entries are paid, and the README itself flags a bootcamp course as paid. Check the linked page for the cost before you start. Some sections are marked as needing updates.

  • Prefer official docs where listed, such as MDN for JavaScript and HTML
  • Check the publication date of tutorials on older topics
  • Look for the paid label on course links before you sign up

Build a learning order from the list

The README has a How to Learn section with links on learning strategy, and a Start Here section with a big-picture roadmap. Read those first to get an overview, then work through one topic at a time.

A simple order many learners use is HTML, then CSS, then JavaScript, then React and Node.js, with Git and databases alongside. The list itself does not prescribe this order, so treat it as a suggestion.

Get help and stay updated

The README invites readers to subscribe to a once-weekly newsletter for new resources and news. It says there will never be more than one email per week, that unsubscribing is easy, and that information is not shared.

Other sources listed in the README include a Meetup search link for local web development groups.

What people use it for

  • Beginners who want free starting material for web development
  • Self-learners who want to pick resources topic by topic
  • Learners looking for JavaScript, React and Node.js links
  • Job seekers who want resume, interview and salary references

Frequently asked questions

Is Become-A-Full-Stack-Web-Developer free?

The list itself is a free, MIT-licensed collection of links. Some linked resources are free, but the README also includes at least one paid course, so check each link for its cost.

How do I install Become-A-Full-Stack-Web-Developer?

There is nothing to install to read it online. To keep a local copy, run git clone https://github.com/bmorelli25/Become-A-Full-Stack-Web-Developer from the README.

What are the requirements to use this list?

The source lists no prerequisites. You need a web browser to read it online, and Git only if you want to clone it.

Is this a full course?

No. It is a collection of links to many different sources, so it does not give a single structured course with a fixed path.

Is the content up to date?

Not guaranteed. The last push was 2024-06-18 and many linked articles are older, some from 2016 to 2018.

How does it compare to The Odin Project or freeCodeCamp?

The Odin Project and freeCodeCamp are structured learning programs, while this repository is a topic-based list of links. Comparable projects listed in the source include roadmap.sh and awesome.

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Our verdict

Use this list if you want a free, topic-based set of links to browse and choose from, especially for JavaScript, React and Node.js. Pick a structured program such as The Odin Project or freeCodeCamp if you want a single guided course, or check dates carefully since much of the content is older.

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