Becoming a Web Developer in 2019

Oh My! How the times have changed. We've come a long way over the past few centuries.

Back in the day programming seemed easier to learn. Even when the internet started becoming popular we only had HTML, CSS, Javascript, and PHP. Nowadays learning web development can seem overwhelming because there are so many things to learn.

So, what should you learn in 2019 in order to become a web developer? Brace your self for the answer...

HTML, CSS, and Javascript! That's right... Even though the web has exploded in popularity and there are so many things to learn, you are still going to benefit by hammering down the fundamentals.

If you are new to Web Development you will want to get these 3 languages down and know them well. Then you may want to move on to learning PHP or NodeJS. After that it's all up to you. And lucky for you there are so many places to learn. Here are 2 simple resources to help you get started.

The DevDojo Guides (Learn HTML, CSS, and Javascript)

W3Schools.com (Learn the basics of web development through these guides)

The benefits of learning web development will help you in so many aspects of your life. Even if you are not seeking a web development position, learning the basics will still help you land a job over someone who does not know HTML, CSS, and Javascript.

If you enjoy solving problems, challenges, and creating new things then you are going to love being a web developer. Not only is it an enjoyable career choice, but it also pays really well :)

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Just remember to learn the basics of HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Then try and create a website of your own. The demand for developer jobs is higher than ever before, so why not learn one of the most valuable and rewarding skills of the century.