Web Development for Beginners 2025 — Best Freelancing Skill (Part-3-1) | Step-by-Step Guide
CAREER IN WEB DEVELOPMENT
(BEGINNER TO ADVANCED)
PART - 1
WEB DEVELOPMENT FULL TUTORIAL
By ZAREEN TECH WAVE
Target Audience: Beginners to Advanced learners
Language: English + Bangla explanations for easier understanding
Format: Step-by-step, with examples, exercises, and best practices
Table of Contents
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Introduction to Web Development
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Front-End Development
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HTML
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CSS
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JavaScript
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Frameworks: React.js, Vue.js
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Back-End Development
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Introduction to Server-Side
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Node.js & Express.js
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Databases (SQL & NoSQL)
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REST APIs
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Full-Stack Development
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Connecting Front-End & Back-End
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Project Example: To-Do App
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Deployment & Hosting
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Hosting Platforms (Netlify, Vercel, Heroku)
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Domain & SSL Setup
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Best Practices & Resources
1. INTRODUCTION TO WEB DEVELOPMENT
Web development is creating websites and web applications. It has two main parts:
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Front-End (Client-Side): What users see and interact with
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Back-End (Server-Side): Handles data, servers, and application logic
Example: When you visit YouTube:
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Front-End: Video player, buttons, layout
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Back-End: Video database, user accounts, video streaming
2. FRONT-END DEVELOPMENT
2.1 HTML (HyperText Markup Language)
HTML is the skeleton of a website.
Example: Basic HTML page
Exercise: Create a webpage with:
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Your name as heading
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A paragraph about yourself
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An ordered list of 3 hobbies
2.2 CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
CSS adds styles to HTML pages.
Example: Styling a page
Exercise: Style your HTML page:
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Change background color
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Center heading text
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Change font size of paragraph
2.3 JavaScript
JavaScript makes websites interactive.
Example: Alert message
Exercise:
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Add a button that changes the paragraph text when clicked
2.4 Front-End Frameworks
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React.js: Component-based library for building UI
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Vue.js: Progressive JS framework for building interactive interfaces
Example (React Component):
3. BACK-END DEVELOPMENT
3.1 Introduction
Back-End manages:
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Server logic
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Databases
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APIs
Technologies: Node.js, PHP, Python (Django/Flask), Java
3.2 Node.js & Express.js
Node.js: Runs JS on the server
Express.js: Framework for building server routes
Example: Simple server
3.3 Databases
SQL: MySQL, PostgreSQL (Structured Data)
NoSQL: MongoDB (Flexible Data)
Example: MongoDB connection with Node.js
3.4 REST APIs
APIs let the front-end communicate with the back-end
Example:
4. FULL-STACK DEVELOPMENT
Steps:
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Create front-end (HTML/CSS/JS or React)
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Create back-end (Node.js + Express + DB)
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Connect via API calls
Project Example: To-Do App
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Front-End: Form to add tasks
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Back-End: API to save tasks in DB
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Deployment: Vercel + MongoDB Atlas
5. DEPLOYMENT & HOSTING
Options:
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Netlify: Static front-end
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Vercel: React/Next.js apps
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Heroku: Full-stack apps
Steps:
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Push code to GitHub
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Connect to hosting platform
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Add domain & SSL
6. BEST PRACTICES & RESOURCES
Best Practices:
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Semantic HTML
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Responsive Design
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Code versioning (Git/GitHub)
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Clean & modular code
Resources:
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MDN Web Docs
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W3Schools
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FreeCodeCamp
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StackOverflow
Let’s create a comprehensive web development tutorial for you. I’ll structure it step by step, starting from the basics and moving to advanced topics, including examples, exercises, and resources.
WEB DEVELOPMENT FULL TUTORIAL
(BEGINNER TO ADVANCED)
1. Introduction to Web Development
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Definition: Web development is the process of creating websites or web applications that run on the internet.
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Types of Web Development:
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Frontend Development: Deals with the part of the website users see (UI/UX).
Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Vue, Angular. -
Backend Development: Deals with the server, database, and application logic.
Technologies: Node.js, PHP, Python (Django/Flask), Ruby on Rails, Java (Spring). -
Full-Stack Development: Combines frontend + backend skills.
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Web Development Workflow:
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Plan → 2. Design → 3. Develop → 4. Test → 5. Deploy → 6. Maintain
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2. Tools You Need
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Code Editor: VS Code, Sublime Text, Atom
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Browser: Chrome, Firefox, or Edge
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Version Control: Git + GitHub
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Terminal / Command Line
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Optional: Node.js (for backend), Docker
3. Frontend Development
3.1 HTML (Structure)
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Definition: HTML (HyperText Markup Language) defines the structure of web pages.
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Basic Syntax Example:
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Key Tags:
<h1>–<h6>,<p>,<a>,<img>,<ul>,<ol>,<li>,<div>,<span>
Exercise: Create a personal webpage with your name, image, and a short bio.
3.2 CSS (Styling)
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Definition: CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) styles the HTML structure.
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Example:
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Selectors: Class (
.className), ID (#idName), Element (p) -
Box Model: Content → Padding → Border → Margin
Exercise: Style your personal webpage with colors, fonts, and spacing.
3.3 JavaScript (Interactivity)
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Definition: JavaScript makes websites interactive.
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Example:
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DOM Manipulation: Changing HTML elements dynamically
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Events:
click,mouseover,keydown
Exercise: Add a button to your webpage that changes the background color when clicked.
3.4 Frontend Libraries/Frameworks (Optional)
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React: Component-based frontend framework
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Vue.js: Progressive frontend framework
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Bootstrap / Tailwind CSS: Ready-made UI components
4. BACKEND DEVELOPMENT
4.1 Basics of Backend
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Definition: Backend handles data processing, storage, and server logic.
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Server-Side Languages: Node.js, PHP, Python, Ruby
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Database: MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite
4.2 Node.js & Express (Example)
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Install Node.js:
node -v -
Basic Express Server:
Exercise: Create a backend server that sends your name as JSON.
4.3 Databases
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SQL (Structured): MySQL, PostgreSQL
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NoSQL (Non-Structured): MongoDB
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CRUD Operations: Create, Read, Update, Delete
5. FULL-STACK DEVELOPMENT
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Frontend + Backend + Database Integration
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Example: React frontend + Node.js backend + MongoDB
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Routing & API: REST API, Axios for requests
6. DEPLOYMENT
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Frontend Hosting: GitHub Pages, Netlify, Vercel
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Backend Hosting: Heroku, Render, AWS
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Domain & SSL: Buy domain, enable HTTPS
7. WEB DEVELOPMENT BEST PRACTICES
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Responsive Design (Mobile-friendly)
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Semantic HTML
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Optimized Images
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Secure Backend (Sanitize Inputs)
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Version Control (Git)
8. RESOURCES
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Learning: MDN Web Docs, W3Schools, freeCodeCamp
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Practice: CodePen, JSFiddle, LeetCode (for JS algorithms)
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Books: Eloquent JavaScript, HTML & CSS: Design and Build Websites
I can also create a step-by-step project-based tutorial where you build a real website from scratch (like a portfolio or blog), with code for each step, which will make learning much faster and practical.
Let’s build a complete step-by-step web development project. We’ll make a Personal Portfolio Website, which covers HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and optional backend for contact form. You can expand this project later.
Step-by-Step Web Development Project: Personal Portfolio Website
Step 1: Project Setup
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Create Project Folder
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Open the folder in VS Code (or your favorite code editor).
Step 2: HTML Structure (index.html)
Exercise: Save this as index.html and open it in your browser to see the layout.
Step 3: CSS Styling (style.css)
Exercise: Save style.css and refresh the browser. You should see colors, spacing, and a styled layout.
Step 4: JavaScript Interactivity (script.js)
Exercise: Test the form by submitting; it should show an alert.
Step 5: Adding Images & Projects
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Create a folder:
images/and put your photos or project screenshots. -
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<img src="images/myphoto.jpg" alt="My Photo">in the About section. -
Add more project cards in the Projects section.
Step 6: Optional Backend (Contact Form Email)
If you want the contact form to actually send emails, you can use Node.js + Express + Nodemailer or Formspree (free service).
Step 7: Deployment
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Frontend: Use GitHub Pages (free)
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Push your project to GitHub
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Go to Settings → Pages → Select main branch → Save
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Your website is live on
https://username.github.io/portfolio
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Backend (optional): Use Render or Heroku
Step 8: Next Steps / Learning
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Add animations with CSS or JS
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Make it responsive (mobile-friendly)
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Learn React to make it more dynamic
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Add a Blog section with Markdown or CMS
✅ By the end of this project, you’ll have a fully working portfolio website that you can show to employers or friends.
I can also make a more advanced version with React + Node.js backend + MongoDB for a modern full-stack experience.
Let’s take this to the next level with a modern full-stack portfolio website using React (frontend) + Node.js/Express (backend) + MongoDB (database). This will be a professional-level project you can actually deploy.
ADVANCED FULL-STACK PORTFOLIO WEBSITE TUTORIAL
Step 1: Project Setup
1.1 Create Project Folders
1.2 Backend Setup
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Navigate to
backend/:
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Create main files:
1.3 Backend Code (server.js)
1.4 MongoDB Model (models/Contact.js)
.env
Step 2: Frontend Setup (React)
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Navigate to
frontend/and create React app:
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Folder structure:
2.1 Contact Form Component (Contact.js)
2.2 Other Components
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Header.js: Navigation + name + intro
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About.js: About me section
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Projects.js: Project cards with images & links
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Use React Router if you want multiple pages:
npm install react-router-dom
2.3 Styling
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Use CSS Modules or Tailwind CSS for a modern look:
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Make it responsive with
flex,grid, and media queries.
Step 3: Running the Project
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Start backend:
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Start frontend:
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Visit
http://localhost:3000to see the full-stack portfolio.
Step 4: Deployment
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Frontend: Vercel / Netlify
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Backend + DB: Render / Railway / Heroku
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Update Axios URL in frontend to your deployed backend.
✅ Outcome:
You now have a modern full-stack portfolio where:
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Users can see your projects.
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Visitors can send messages via a working contact form.
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Everything is responsive and professional.
N:B - If you want, I can make a ready-to-use project template with all React components, CSS, and Node.js backend code so you can just clone and run it immediately.
Let’s make a ready-to-use full-stack portfolio project template with React frontend + Node.js backend + MongoDB. You can clone, install dependencies, and run immediately. I’ll provide all code files, folder structure, and instructions.
FULL-STACK PORTFOLIO PROJECT TEMPLATE
Folder Structure
1. Backend Code
1.1 backend/models/Contact.js
1.2 backend/server.js
1.3 backend/.env
Replace
your_mongodb_connection_stringwith your MongoDB Atlas URI.
1.4 Install Backend Dependencies
2. Frontend Code (React)
2.1 frontend/src/components/Header.js
2.2 frontend/src/components/About.js
2.3 frontend/src/components/Projects.js
2.4 frontend/src/components/Contact.js
2.5 frontend/src/App.js
2.6 frontend/src/index.css
2.7 Install Frontend Dependencies
Step 3: Run Full-Stack
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Start backend:
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Start frontend:
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Visit
http://localhost:3000to see your full-stack portfolio in action.
Step 4: Deployment
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Frontend: Vercel / Netlify
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Backend + MongoDB: Render / Railway
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Update frontend API URL in
Contact.jsafter deploying backend.
This template is fully functional, and you can extend it with:
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Project images and links
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Animation with React libraries
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Responsive design with Tailwind CSS
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Authentication or blog section
Nowadays, a website is essential for every business, organization, or personal portfolio. Therefore, the demand for a web developer is high. While this skill is somewhat technical, it is not difficult to learn, and it is a reliable source of good income working online through freelancing.
WHERE TO LEARN
UDEMY - COURSERA - Here is a complete course on web development.
CODECADEMY - FREECODECAMP - Great platform for learning coding.
YOUTUBE - There are numerous free tutorials available for learning front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and back-end (Python, PHP).
HOW TO EARN MONEY
WEBSITE CREATION - Creating a website for a small business or portfolio.
WEBSITE MAINTENANCE - Fixing problems with old websites or adding new features.
WORDPRESS DEVELOPMENT - Creating or customizing a website with WordPress.
CAN YOU START YOUR JOURNEY, I CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY PAID COURSE IN FREE. YOU JUST SAY 'YES' AND CONTUCT ME.

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