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Hey comunidad! I'm — a self-taught front-end developer turned software engineer, and I'm here to tell you you absolutely belong in tech.
Whether you’re switching careers, coming from a non-traditional background, or learning code between your 9–5 and family time, this guide is for you. Let’s break into front-end development together — no CS degree, no gatekeeping, just real resources that helped me and thousands of others start coding.
What Is Front-End Development?
Front-end developers build the parts of websites and web apps you see and interact with. If you've ever customized your Myspace page back in the day or edited a Tumblr theme, you were doing baby dev work without even knowing it!
You’ll learn to work with:
I’ve pulled together free resources (and a few affordable ones) that are recommended across Reddit, TikTok Tech, and my own journey.
1. HTML + CSS + JavaScript
Optional Paid (Worth It):
Breaking into tech can feel overwhelming — but I promise, it’s possible. I’ve seen so many gente from underrepresented backgrounds succeed. Your story, your perspective, your skills — they matter.
Let this be the year you bet on yourself.
I’m cheering you on every step of the way.
Follow me here or on IG/TikTok/YouTube for more beginner-friendly dev tips, code breakdowns, and support for our comunidad!
Did this help you? Drop your questions or favorite resources in the comments! Let’s lift each other up.
Whether you’re switching careers, coming from a non-traditional background, or learning code between your 9–5 and family time, this guide is for you. Let’s break into front-end development together — no CS degree, no gatekeeping, just real resources that helped me and thousands of others start coding.
What Is Front-End Development?
Front-end developers build the parts of websites and web apps you see and interact with. If you've ever customized your Myspace page back in the day or edited a Tumblr theme, you were doing baby dev work without even knowing it!
You’ll learn to work with:
- HTML for structure
- CSS for design and layout
- JavaScript for interactivity
- Tools like React, GitHub, and VS Code
I’ve pulled together free resources (and a few affordable ones) that are recommended across Reddit, TikTok Tech, and my own journey.
1. HTML + CSS + JavaScript
Start here. Build a foundation you can grow from.
- (Free, super thorough)
- (Free, beginner-friendly lessons)
- (Free and Paid plans)
Optional Paid (Worth It):
- (Interactive, community support – ~$20/month)
- (Often on sale for $15–20)
So you can track changes and show off your projects.
- (Free YouTube course)
- (Free)
React is everywhere in front-end jobs.
- (Free/Paid)
- (Paid – 1-week trial available for new subs)
- (Free)
This is where you grow and build a portfolio.
- – Real design challenges (Free & Pro)
- – 30 vanilla JS projects (Free)
- (Free)
Show your projects to the world (and future employers)!
- (Free + easy setup)
- (Perfect for React projects)
- (Free)
You don’t need to be a designer, but knowing UI/UX principles is a flex.
- (Free blog posts + Paid book)
- (Free tutorials for devs)
- (Free resource)
- Don’t rush. You don’t need to learn everything at once. Focus on one skill, one topic at a time.
- Track your wins. Keep a dev journal or post on LinkedIn/Twitter/IG — it builds confidence and your network.
- Community matters. Find your people on Discord, Reddit, or tech TikTok. You're not alone.
Breaking into tech can feel overwhelming — but I promise, it’s possible. I’ve seen so many gente from underrepresented backgrounds succeed. Your story, your perspective, your skills — they matter.
Let this be the year you bet on yourself.
I’m cheering you on every step of the way.
Follow me here or on IG/TikTok/YouTube for more beginner-friendly dev tips, code breakdowns, and support for our comunidad!
Did this help you? Drop your questions or favorite resources in the comments! Let’s lift each other up.