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Resources

Here are some of the resources I would like to point out to:

Read & Learn​

Free Online Course​

30 Days of JavaScript​

Wes Bos teaches you the core of JS by building 30 projects in 30 days. You will learn solid skills using vanilla JS.

Software and Productivity​

  • VS Code: The best code editor for web developers. After switching to it, I can’t say enough about this code editor. In the past I used Atom editor.
  • PhotoScape: for basic photo editing, handy for quick cropping, resizing, batch operation.
  • Figma: Design logo and web graphics. I use it to make my YouTube thumbnails and blog featured images. Use on web or download the app.
  • LightShot: Take screenshot, crop and save to the cloud with PrtScr button.
  • Screen To GIF: I use it to make short GIF animations of tutorials. Good for making quick demo of your app.
Disclosure

Some of the following links are my affiliate links and I may get paid a small percentage when you buy the product using my link.

Brush up your JavaScript skills with Mosh Hemedani, he teaches slowly and makes everything simple:

This was the ebook that finally taught me what React is all about. It is for people from non-technical backgrounds.

Another course from Mosh is a must when learning about Node JS. It’s two years old but I included it for the quality of the teaching.

If you are looking for something recent and updated, check out this one from Rob Percival and Andrew:

A note on courses

You don't have to watch a course from start to finish, and you also don't have to feel bad about it. The best way to learn from courses is to pick a topic you like and learn it from the course + outside sources like blogs and YouTube videos.

Online Presence:​

  • Shared Web Hosting: BlueHost, for hosting your professional website on the internet.
  • WordPress: For quickly setting up a personal or professional blog or website on your shared web hosting account. Can be done with a one-click installer from any modern web host.
  • Premium WordPress Theme Builder: Divi Theme Builder, it lets you drag and drop elements and build your own design. Good for non-coders out there who want to make a cool design within a few hours. It's a good prototyping tool.

WordPress plugins:​

  • WordPress SEO by Yoast
  • Contact Form 7

Books to read:​

  • The Dip, by Seth Godin. It helps you learn when to quit and when to stick.
  • Into The Magic Shop -by James Dotty. It will change your thinking around goal setting and achieving them.