web-development

name	web-development
description	Navigate modern web development including Frontend, React, Vue, Angular, TypeScript, and related frameworks. Get roadmaps, learning paths, and technology comparisons for web development.

Web Development Skills

Quick Navigation

Main Roadmaps

• Frontend Developer - Complete web development path (HTML, CSS, JS, frameworks)
• React Developer - Most in-demand framework (70% of frontend jobs)
• Vue Developer - Progressive framework (ease of learning + power)
• Angular Developer - Enterprise framework (full-featured)
• TypeScript - Type-safe JavaScript (essential for modern development)
• JavaScript - Core language fundamentals

What You'll Learn

Phase 1: Web Fundamentals (3-6 months)

// Internet basics
HTTP/HTTPS → DNS → Web Protocols

// HTML5
Semantic HTML → Accessibility → SEO

// CSS3
Layouts (Flexbox, Grid) → Responsive Design → Animations

// JavaScript ES2020+
Variables → Functions → Objects → Async/Await → DOM

Phase 2: Frameworks (6-12 months)

Choose ONE: React, Vue, or Angular

// React Example
Components → JSX → Hooks → State Management → API Calls

// Vue Example
Templates → Components → Composition API → Pinia → Router

// Angular Example
Modules → Components → Services → RxJS → Forms

Phase 3: Advanced (12+ months)

Meta-frameworks (Next.js/Nuxt) → Testing → Performance → PWAs

Framework Comparison at a Glance

Aspect	React	Vue	Angular
Learning Curve	Moderate	Easy	Steep
Market Share	70%	15%	10%
Job Opportunities	Excellent	Good	Good
Hiring Salaries	$120-180k	$110-160k	$115-170k
Ecosystem	Largest	Medium	Complete
Bundle Size	~40KB	~30KB	~100KB
Best For	Enterprise, Large Apps	MVPs, Mid-size	Enterprise
Community	Huge	Growing	Established

Technology Stack by Role

Frontend Engineer (Most Common)

1. HTML, CSS, JavaScript
2. Choose framework: React/Vue/Angular
3. State Management: Redux/Vuex/NgRx
4. Testing: Jest, Cypress
5. Build Tools: Vite, Webpack
6. Add: TypeScript, API calls, Git

Full-Stack Engineer

1. Frontend Stack (above)
2. Backend: Node.js/Python/Java
3. Databases: PostgreSQL/MongoDB
4. APIs: REST/GraphQL
5. DevOps Basics: Docker

Senior Frontend / Tech Lead

1. System Design for Frontend
2. Performance Optimization
3. Mentoring and Code Review
4. Architecture Decisions
5. Performance Monitoring

Step-by-Step Learning Path

Month 1-2: Fundamentals

• HTML5 essentials
• CSS3 (Flexbox and Grid)
• JavaScript fundamentals
• Git basics
• Dev tools (VS Code, DevTools)

Month 3-4: Interactive Web

• DOM manipulation
• Event handling
• Async JavaScript
• Fetch API / Axios
• Build your first interactive page

Month 5-6: Framework Basics

• Pick React/Vue/Angular
• Components and props
• State management
• Conditional rendering
• Lists and loops

Month 7-9: Production Ready

• Advanced state management
• Testing (unit + E2E)
• Performance optimization
• Responsive design
• API integration

Month 10-12: Advanced

• TypeScript
• Meta-framework (Next.js/Nuxt)
• Server-side rendering
• Build optimization
• Production deployment

Essential Tools

Development

• Editor: VS Code
• Node.js: npm / yarn / pnpm
• Build: Vite (recommended), Webpack
• Testing: Jest, Vitest, Cypress

Styling

• CSS: Tailwind CSS (recommended) or Bootstrap
• Preprocessors: Sass, PostCSS
• CSS-in-JS: Styled-components, Emotion

Frameworks

• React: Next.js, Remix, Astro
• Vue: Nuxt, Vitepress
• Angular: Angular CLI, Nx

DevTools

• Chrome DevTools
• React DevTools / Vue DevTools
• Network Profiler
• Lighthouse (Performance)

Quick Reference: 30 Day Challenge

Week 1: HTML5 & CSS3
- [ ] Semantic HTML
- [ ] Flexbox masterclass
- [ ] CSS Grid basics
- [ ] Responsive design
- [ ] Build 3 static sites

Week 2: JavaScript Fundamentals
- [ ] Variables, types, operators
- [ ] Functions and scope
- [ ] Objects and arrays
- [ ] DOM manipulation
- [ ] Build interactive component

Week 3: Choose Framework
- [ ] Pick React/Vue/Angular
- [ ] Components
- [ ] Props and state
- [ ] Conditional rendering
- [ ] Build TODO app

Week 4: APIs and Beyond
- [ ] Fetch API
- [ ] API integration
- [ ] Form handling
- [ ] Error handling
- [ ] Deploy your app

Common Questions

Q: React vs Vue vs Angular? A: React (industry standard), Vue (easiest to learn), Angular (full-featured enterprise)

Q: Do I need TypeScript? A: Optional at start, essential for larger apps. Learn after 3-6 months.

Q: Should I learn Next.js immediately? A: No. Master React first (3-6 months), then Next.js for SSR/SSG.

Q: What about CSS frameworks? A: Tailwind CSS is modern standard. Bootstrap for quick prototyping.

Q: How do I get my first job? A: Build 3-5 portfolio projects, contribute to open source, apply for Junior roles.

Job Market Insights

Highest Demand: React > Vue > Angular Highest Pay: Senior React > Senior Angular > Senior Vue Easiest to Learn: Vue > React > Angular Best Startups: React > Vue Enterprise: Angular > React > Vue

Next Steps

• Use /explore to see React, Vue, or Angular roadmaps in detail
• Use /learn to get personalized learning path
• Use /progress to track your learning journey
• Ask questions in chat for specific technologies