Where to start learning Web Development
There are SO MANY articles out there that get very deep into web development and programming concepts, but not many people know what to start learning if you’re just starting in this field. I’ve put together a well-rounded list of resources and websites to read on a regular basis and learn as much as you can. If you become familiar with all of these websites, you’ll quickly be the best in your field. All the information is free to anyone with a passion or desire to learn.
Validators
- Total Validator: simple HTML/CSS Validator with browser plugin support
- W3C Validator: the organization that defines markup standards, and validates according to those standards
- Cynthia Says: screen reader which will help you with accessibility in mind
Accessibility
- WebAIM: Introduction to Accessibility
- WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
- WCAG Overview: Overview of WCAG Standards
- WCAG Tutorial: A useful educational resource to learn the standards
- Section 508: Federal requirements for web accessibility
Javascript Libraries
Firefox Plugins for Developers
Tutorials
- W3Schools: Very in-depth, free tutorials on the most commonly used web markup and programming languages
- A List Apart: Articles and tutorials on an extensive list of topics
- QuirksMode: Good articles and test pages concerning javascript and CSS
