What's Next?

You've learned the fundamentals. Now it's time to choose your path and build real things!

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Web Development

Build websites and web applications

The most beginner-friendly path with immediate visual results. Every business needs websites, so jobs are plentiful.

Learn These Skills

HTML, CSS, JavaScript (fundamentals)
React, Vue, or Angular (frontend frameworks)
Node.js, Python, or PHP (backend)
Git & GitHub (version control)

Free Resources

The Odin Project - Full-stack curriculum
freeCodeCamp - Interactive lessons + certificates
MDN Learn Web Development - Official Mozilla tutorials
JavaScript.info - Deep JS tutorial

Start with JavaScript

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Mobile Development

Create iOS and Android apps

Build apps that millions use daily. Two main approaches: native (separate code for each platform) or cross-platform (one codebase for both).

Learn These Skills

React Native or Flutter (cross-platform)
Swift & SwiftUI (iOS native)
Kotlin & Jetpack Compose (Android native)
App Store / Play Store publishing

Free Resources

React Native Docs - Official tutorial
Flutter Learn - Google's Flutter course
Apple SwiftUI Tutorials - Official iOS tutorials
Android Training Courses - Google's official Android courses

Tip: If you know JavaScript, start with React Native. If you're starting fresh, Flutter is very beginner-friendly.

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Game Development

Create video games

Combine creativity with programming. Challenging but incredibly rewarding. Start with 2D games before tackling 3D.

Learn These Skills

Unity (C#) or Godot (GDScript)
Unreal Engine (C++) for AAA games
Game physics and math
2D/3D graphics, animation

Free Resources

Unity Learn - Official Unity tutorials
Godot Getting Started - Free, open-source engine
Brackeys (YouTube) - Excellent Unity tutorials
GDQuest (YouTube) - Godot tutorials

Tip: Start with Godot—it's free, lightweight, and perfect for learning. Unity is great once you're comfortable.

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Data Science & AI

Analyze data and build intelligent systems

Work with data, build machine learning models, and create AI applications. Great for those who enjoy math and statistics.

Learn These Skills

Python (essential for data science)
Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib
Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch
Statistics and linear algebra

Free Resources

Kaggle Learn - Free micro-courses
Fast.ai - Practical deep learning
Harvard CS50 AI - Free Harvard course
Andrew Ng's ML Course - Classic ML course (free to audit)

Start with Python

Build These Projects

The best way to learn is by building. Start with simple projects and gradually increase complexity. Each project teaches different skills.

Beginner

Calculator

Add, subtract, multiply, divide. Practice functions, conditionals, and handling user input.

Functions Conditionals DOM

To-Do List

Add, remove, mark complete. Learn arrays, DOM manipulation, and localStorage.

Arrays LocalStorage CRUD

Rock Paper Scissors

Play against the computer. Practice conditionals, random numbers, and game logic.

Logic Random Events

Countdown Timer

Set a time, watch it count down. Learn about setInterval, Date objects, and state.

Timing State Dates

Intermediate

Weather App

Fetch weather data from an API. Learn async/await, APIs, and data processing.

APIs Async JSON

Quiz Game

Multiple choice questions with scoring. Practice objects, arrays, and state management.

Objects State UI

Expense Tracker

Track income and expenses with charts. Learn data visualization and filtering.

Charts Filtering Forms

Movie Search App

Search movies using OMDB or TMDB API. Practice API integration and search UX.

Search APIs Cards

Advanced

Personal Portfolio

Showcase your projects professionally. Essential for job hunting. Deploy it live!

Design Responsive Deployment

Chat Application

Real-time messaging with WebSockets. Learn about real-time communication.

WebSockets Real-time Auth

E-commerce Store

Products, cart, checkout. Full-stack experience with payments integration.

Full-stack Payments Database

Social Media Clone

Posts, likes, follows, comments. The ultimate full-stack learning experience.

Full-stack Auth Database

Practice & Test Your Skills

Sharpen your skills with coding challenges and practice tests. These platforms help you prepare for technical interviews and improve problem-solving.

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LeetCode

leetcode.com

The gold standard for interview prep. 2000+ problems from easy to hard. Used by FAANG companies.

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HackerRank

hackerrank.com

Coding challenges with skill certifications. Many companies use HackerRank for screening.

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Codewars

codewars.com

Kata challenges ranked by difficulty. Level up your rank as you solve more problems. Great community.

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Exercism

exercism.org

Free mentored exercises in 60+ languages. Get feedback from real developers on your solutions.

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Frontend Mentor

frontendmentor.io

Real-world frontend challenges with designs. Build actual projects with professional designs.

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Codecademy

codecademy.com

Interactive lessons with built-in quizzes. Free tier available with many courses and practice problems.

Our Built-in Practice

Don't forget to use our own practice resources to reinforce what you've learned here!

Take Our Quizzes Practice Exercises Code Playground

Tips for Success

1. Code Every Day

Even 30 minutes daily beats 5 hours once a week. Consistency is key.

2. Build Projects

Tutorials teach concepts. Projects teach problem-solving. Do both.

3. Read Other's Code

Explore GitHub repos. See how experienced developers structure code.

4. Join Communities

Discord servers, Reddit, Twitter/X. Connect with other learners.

5. Embrace Errors

Bugs are teachers. Every error message is a learning opportunity.

6. Stay Curious

Technology evolves constantly. Never stop exploring new things.