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From Procrastination to Progress: 4 Years to Finally "Get" Web Development

DEV Community·Kenny·23 days ago
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I first started web development in 2022. Fresh out of university, surrounded by developers, I had every resource at my fingertips, but somehow, I didn't grasp the whole point of it. I started courses, both paid and free, and joined programs like ALX, but did not finish. Fast forward to today: I am finally transitioning fully into Frontend. It wasn't a sudden spark of genius, it was a change in strategy. If you’ve been 'starting' for years like I was, here is what I finally had to learn to move forward: 1. Start at the Very Beginning: Don't just jump into code. I realised I was trying to speak a language before I knew what a sentence was. Take the time to learn how the web actually works... DNS, hosting, browsers, and familiarise yourself with the basic terminology. If you don't understand the why, the how will always feel like a chore. Don't just jump into HTML & CSS. 2.…

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