Web Developer Roadmap 2024 | Step-By-Step Guide

What To Actually Learn Code - Web Developer Road Map for 2024
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[@1689JeffChavez]

Thank you @RealChrisSean

[@rayyanabdulwajid7681]

They ask shopping cart a lot these days. And for todo list, it's better to build a one where you can enter more than one input field. Companies these days are also asking for nested comments section and booking app. These are the main scenarios we keep seeing in our daily life apps.

[@ljavierg18]

This dude was working 3 full time and got it done. NO excuses

[@Drakkarius]

How can anyone work 3 full times jobs? I would think he made a mistake and said full time when it was just 3 jobs.

[@ljavierg18]

@@Drakkarius exactly you are the only one who caught it

[@RealChrisSean]

My bad. It was 1 full time job and two part time jobs.

[@Drakkarius]

@@RealChrisSean still impressive💪🏾

[@moniquequick8234]

Yes, impressive! Glad you're teaching and guiding people now

[@chillwill7]

Awesome video!! I feel like this is gonna help alot as im a beginner too and I've been stuck on JavaScript. One thing that has helped me tho is taking the time to learn the definitions and purposes of things rather than just how to use them. When i study syntaxs I feel like I flow much better when coding

[@marriottcaption1530]

It's reassuring to know that I'm on the right track. Thank you for boosting my confidence.

[@Shemene]

Thanks for your awesome content man , can see you are tired but you still take the time to deliver some great content to help us

[@_zEuS0390_]

I believe containerization with docker is also a must-learn skill for efficient website deployment and maintenance.

[@AtypicalCoder]

This is something that I needed to see (and listen to). Thank you my dude!

[@chiekenwanna-nzewunwa1773]

Thanks. I needed this direction for next year. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@cosmos1498]

Thanks for Sharing @Chris Sean

[@SeamusMcMichael]

Thanks for posting, brother.

[@JoshIbbotson-]

Really thorough overview Chris! I made a similar video from a different kind of angle but I like the comparisons for each option.

[@_tanzil_]

Thank you so much for making this video. You really put values in your videos. I absolutely love your videos. So helpful ❤

[@_tanzil_]

I have a question. Your roadmap is matching with what I have learnt so far and currently I'm practicing react after finishing the course. My question is, should I learn nextjs next? If yes, why should I learn it? Do I need to learn it?

[@NostalgicBlackCulture]

Motivational, straight forward now I know what to focus on

[@ashlinhowaudbale6513]

respect to you for getting it done whilst working other jobs, im finding it hard atm as i have 5 children

[@Spectrum3900]

Also I would say - I own 30 domains where I develop websites customer facing - learn analytics - SEO optimization - A/B test - affiliates links - make a few micro-saas to understand how to make digital products people pay for - make websites for communities like gaming or fans or devs. The more you make websites that are used by people the better it is when you have your interviews. private side projects are just not that great - remember you making digital website or app to be used by humans :D

[@vasilisa9362]

Hi Chris, thanks for sharing valuable info ☺ Are currently working as Frontend developer? and if yes, are you freelancing or in office? thanks in advance for your answer ❤

[@ChiefAlex]

Hello I’m new to web development. I am doing a two year IT degree just to get the background in all the fields. The first year has a CSS, and html course which I’m about to finish and I love it. Next semester is all about JavaScript. I hope to start my own freelance business this coming summer with my new found knowledge.

[@nuclear6753]

You need to be proficient in a js framework to start freelancing. If you aren't, you can try webflow until you have enough knowledge

[@ChiefAlex]

@@nuclear6753 okay thanks for the advice

[@callous21]

​@@nuclear6753why is a framework necessary?

[@VilleKaartamo]

@@nuclear6753 No, she/he needs to be proficient in Javascript, not on some arbitrary framework that will die in few years

[@igortolstov487]

A year to learn HTML and CSS? No offense, but you will be a developer by the retirement age at this pace

[@MartinezCodes]

The reason it will take 6 months to a year to get a job in tech is because everyone is going for the same jobs…and by “everyone” I mean 5000-10000 applicants for the same job posting and on top of that resumes and portfolios will be filtered out automatically by the ATS filters if it isn’t formatted correctly

[@larbesabdellah7079]

New subscriber , thank you so much this is amazing, so real so simple no fake expectations like become full stack developer in 3 months!!!

[@joe4175]

Chris Thank You

[@FrostbitesXXX]

I have one year left in my associate degree in computer information system!! Taking web dev courses and I’m going to study like crazy. I’ll be back in a year with a new job🎉

[@ajotech]

Mmmmmm no, you won’t be back in a year with a tech job. The dream is over.

[@ChristopherCordero-up7xq]

I want to start my journey into software engineering/web developer, but I don't know what route to take because of my age I'm 28 and feel old to go and take a cs degree but at the same time the market change and even if I don't get a degree, I know it would take me around 2 years to be job ready. what would you do if you were in my position Chris?

[@cholnaicholngueny570]

more appreciation and love from south Sudan.

[@tofieksasman8597]

lots to learn but its fun

[@JTJ1991]

what Jetbrain product are you using or is it a packaged deal

[@urdarkside1]

hey Sean, what camera and lens are you using to record your YT videos now?

[@khawlaharichane1888]

Thank you so much for the video, I have a question please help to make my decision, I'm from an IT background, and I know most of the basics or more than the basics of HTML, CSS, JS, MySQL... I tried many times to learn by myself to become a web dev, but I can't continue, so now I'm planning to go to college to study web dev ass? am I on the right path?

[@thenegotiator7954]

I think in 2024 HTMX will be the next big thing, it may be worth making at least 1 project with it

[@hoseinmoustafa2934]

Super hard to land a job today, been learning 2-4 years on and off, still no job, but I am still learning!

[@Him-db3rp]

Hey sean great vid i am wondering if there is a plsce where i can get your cheat sheet?

[@vulpixelful]

When starting out, frontend was kind of frustrating, beyond normal tech frustration 😂 I transitioned to backend and now have normal frustration 😊 It's worth exploring. Native mobile as well.

[@sharonsmart81]

Hahahhah I laughed so hard when I read this cause I'm half-way into front end and I'm already asking myself who in the world sent me to learn coding, I'm frustrated 😅...so which do you find less frustrating, front end or back end???

[@vulpixelful]

@@sharonsmart81 Backend is less frustrating for me, overall 😊

[@tankm5712]

No CS degree, from zero to software developer in 5 months. Good luck everyone!

[@angn5272]

Wow!! How long ago did you get your first job?

[@Allysroadtorecovery]

How did you start ?

[@ronaldfacun6636]

Hi may i ask if still worth it to join Bootcamp to learn code? Thanks

[@1689JeffChavez]

This rings true!

[@duncarnba]

Hi from Florida

[@ajotech]

The roadmap is running into a big brick wall that’s labeled A.I. Teaching a dead end dream to a dreamer is the way so many laid off devs are going. Unreal. My friend with three years as a plumber made $157,000 last year and I didn’t believe it until he showed me his W-2. He said he’s so thankful that there are so many that will not get their sweet little hands dirty and that has opened up nonstop potentials. Now that’s a career that will not go away anytime soon.

[@ifedioranonso4757]

I must confess watching your video made me kinda depressed it dimmed the fire I had in me before I started learning how to code

[@arieljefferonyonzon3288]

what's about back end web developer what language should i learn?

[@benardonyango5888]

I really want to learn this skill

[@F.Castle]

I think PHP laravel is the way to go right now if you want to land your first job as a self taught in this current market. Your first chance is probably going to be a startup company and PHP is used also in larger companies. Your best bet is to job search for 0-2 years experience opportunities and go for the technologies they use in your area.

[@trainerzard7]

Lmao

[@callous21]

​@@trainerzard7whats so funny?

[@trainerzard7]

@@callous21 I'm a PHP developer and this comment is a joke.

[@trainerzard7]

@@callous21 you know exactly what's funny

[@callous21]

@@trainerzard7 im guessing its not for beginners or its no longer used?

[@adrianford468]

Great video forgot the non-relational database like Mongo DB or Redis

[@RealChrisSean]

Didn’t want to make the video too long but was part of the original list.

[@carolynlambert8797]

jobs are so competitive!

[@cosmos1498]

" If I can do it you all can do it " - Chris Sean

[@Shivam_pandit0379]

sir , is it necessary to learn "data structure and algorithm" before "web development"??

[@sharpie882]

You can’t learn data structures and algorithms if you don’t know a programming language and have no idea why you’re doing what you’re doing. You can’t do calculus before you can add.

[@user-fg1hq9jk8j]

cool video)

[@dylan.9847]

Hi Chris, I'm 18 years old and I am trying to decide whether to drop out of college (i study engineering) and pursue front end web development instead. Is it possible to get in contact and maybe ask about some personal advice.

[@orion8810]

What's more important than seeking advice is to know yourself. If you think that you're a disciplined self-starter then drop out, because you really don't need a degree. If you're a person that needs structure and maybe lacks some discipline then you should stay in. Reflect and learn who you really are.

[@RealChrisSean]

@orion8810 if I was 18 and could starter all over again? I’d go to college, get a BS in CS, then at least a masters in AI/ML or deep learning then maybe a PHD if I can’t get a job in the AI space with my masters. But again I have dyslexia so that would have been tough for me lol.

[@dylan.9847]

@@RealChrisSean I was thinking maybe i'd stop this year for now, try teach myself some basics and maybe reapply for a cs degree next year

[@darcyiix9296]

@@dylan.9847 Take an year if you want to, then go for a BS in CS. Don't trust anyone saying degree isn't necessary, to some extent they're right but having a BS in CS or SE makes you stand out a lot meaning greater opportunities. Regards

[@Applecitylightkiwi]

Its not a bad job but this particular stack is called the cool people stack, everyone and his mom knows mern right now and those jobs its hard to get into as a junior, or even an intern, just a head up for everyone to also Explore other technologies. Do your market research in your country, it might be so that angular, and the farm stack is a big thing,

[@Jon55034]

Is it possible to learn from scratch lets say 1-2 years, then start working directly as freelance? Without ever working at a corporate front end dev. Job

[@EVeERYTHINGSuper-bp7gq]

like what you did with the subscribe button😲

[@m3vm3]

Can you make this notion document available?

[@RealChrisSean]

it's available to those who subscribe to my newsletter in the description.

[@pubgwala5104]

There is no link of notion template in the description 😢

[@RealChrisSean]

My bad it’s available now

[@sempiterno3243]

I will learn all of this just cuz I love it, even if I don’t get a job :/

[@anthonym1404]

That doesn’t make sense why wouldn’t you get a job

[@jeffb395]

Chris, hope you’re sleeping and drinking water - stay hydrated, stay focused, most importantly stay well rested.

[@RealChrisSean]

I lost 40lbs over the last 6 months. I’m doing well thanks bud. :)

[@dmitriyobidin6049]

6:34 That typescript code is scary :)

[@hanzo7616]

I'm going to do a degree. Missed enrolment this year so will start at the end of next year. I have already started self studying and will continue until and during college. But no way will I bank on self studying to get me a job. No matter how good I get at building projects. Its just not realistic in this job market. In the UK, almost every company wants you to have a degree of some sort (even if its not IT related) or you won't make it past HR.

[@RealChrisSean]

If in the UK I highly suggest getting a degree.

[@hanzo7616]

​@@RealChrisSeanYeah. Ngl I have thought of other creative ways to get into the market e.g. self study for a duration close to year and apply for jobs in other countries like Japan or Malaysia for peanuts and then come back to the UK with the experience. But why gamble with your future and do the bare minimum when you know how tough things are right now? In a tough market you need to do the absolute maximum to stand out - degree and self study/practical coding. I am confident 5 years ago the bare minimum might have worked because the stories are abundant. So many times on Reddit I see comments from old timers saying that 20 years ago they picked up a bit of code, got a job and have been in the industry ever since and thus think bootcamps are revolutionary because that was kind of like their path. But that's a long time ago. Now the web development space has evolved. And when things evolve the standard only gets higher.

[@KingSB187]

Ive seen plenty of jobs that don't require a degree in the UK

[@vulpixelful]

💯 I started my dev career with self-study, and I'm completing my comp sci degree part-time, while working as a software dev. In this market, I think folks should work on closing as many gaps as they can. I'm in the US, but going to WGU since it's more affordable and flexible. Going back to school here is such a cluster, so I thought I'd mention it.

[@AaneiMarco]

Link for the roadmap!? I can’t find it

[@RealChrisSean]

My bad it should be in the original link in the email now

[@dannny6019]

Aiming for an internship. What should I know. Are there web dev internships

[@ivangechev4243]

A friend of mine participated in 6 month Internship. It was like a boot camp, he learned a lot, they were satisfied with his results, but in the end didn't get him as a junior, because now no one is looking for juniors. They didn't pay him 1 cent during this 6 months :( It's insane!

[@hanzo7616]

​​@@ivangechev4243a CS degree and supplementing it with self study is the best way to get into the market these days. Second to that, is a degree of any sort along with self study. No degree and you will crash and burn.

[@rovic2hacking505]

Boss pa shout out filipino ka pala HWHAHAHA nice

[@wassupbaby8634]

I am earlier than ever

[@Room_for_darkness]

Filipino po ba kayo? 😅

[@diogoguerra464]

For people without a degree and want to learn by themselves where should we learn all this topics ? Paid content, youtube?

[@edgarcontreras8568]

yo bro i love the vid, but please work on making eye contact im not sure why but you not looking at the camera makes it a little awkward (no hate all love)

[@sasquatch_devs]

First

[@marciliounirio]

First!

[@ivangechev4243]

Previous video, it's not good to start in IT now it's so bad for juniors. Now, Roadmap for Web dev :) If the market is so bad why people are still pushing this content? I have friends who learned hardcore for 1+ year without even working and can't find a single job for a year. I don't think anyone who's sane enough will waste 2+ years of their time to not be able to get a job for 1+ year after..

[@RealChrisSean]

Why waste 2 years of your time to not get a job? So what if it takes 3 years? It’s life changing money. But again only those willing to take a risk tend to succeed in the end and from how you sound that’s probably not you.

[@vulpixelful]

I personally kept going because it was the only career I could see myself in, so it didn't matter how long it took. I worked non-coding tech jobs while learning to code (like qa) and eventually made the transition. It's not all or nothing. If they want to do anything else, they should go for that. Med techs like EMTs are still in high demand.

[@ivangechev4243]

@@RealChrisSean I got a job right after finishing my boot camp and I already have almost one year experience, but saying "The money are life changing" which is a lie that's what's bothering me. You are talking from your personal experience, but that's not the case for many people. For example in my country right now even after 1 year of working and previously 8 month of learning 8 to 12 hours a day without working and investing tons of money for the boot camp I am still earning less than a warehouse worker, so if that's life changing money idk... Yes maybe after 3rd or 4th year you will start to improve financially, but it's not going to happen for less than 2 or 3 years.. That was my point at first place! And now if you add to this 2 to 3 years another 2 years trying to even start to work in the IT you will have to wait 5 years to earn a little bit more then a normal job..

[@foolscrown1416]

That really sounds like an issue with your foundations, immediate surroundings, or resume. What he is pushing for is quality and time with consistency as a hobby can build you a foundation to stand on that could change your life financially, not throw yourself in head first and then hope you come out of the water a dolphin.@@ivangechev4243

[@jianhokuah3200]

test

[@nausea86]

AI will replace web developers

[@TazBo-wd2ig]

Don’t do it guys, long hours crap pay, bug fixing with no thanks all day everyday.

[@frankhrca1684]

public class Main { public static void main(string[] arghs) { Ssytem.out.println("Hello Chris greetings from Nairobi, Kenya. I just started my classes on javascript its intersting"); } }