Why learning to read code matters more than memorizing syntax
Syntax is looked up in seconds. The skill that actually compounds is being able to follow someone else's code and figure out what it's doing.
Read the noteA practical path into web development, without the overwhelm
There are a hundred technologies you could learn first. Most of them don't matter yet. Here's a smaller, saner starting order.
Read the noteWhat actually happens when you load a web page
Typing a URL sets off a short chain of events that's worth understanding once, instead of treating the browser as a black box forever.
Read the noteDebugging is a skill, not a last resort
Guessing and re-running code is slower than it feels. A short, repeatable process finds most bugs faster than intuition alone.
Read the noteBuilding a portfolio that gets you noticed
A portfolio full of tutorial clones looks like everyone else's. A handful of projects with a clear story behind them stands out more.
Read the noteVersion control basics you actually need to know
You don't need to know every Git command. You need a handful you understand well enough to use without fear.
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