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Web development tutorials
Practical guides for developers who learn by building.
Clear, working code examples and honest explanations. We focus on the techniques and tools that help you ship features, not the hype.
What we cover
- JavaScript and modern frameworks
- Frontend and backend development
- Deployment and DevOps basics
- Debugging and problem-solving techniques
What you can expect
- Working code you can copy and adapt
- Clear explanations without jargon
- Honest takes on tools and frameworks
- Real-world examples from actual projects
Latest posts
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Astro vs Next.js in 2026: Which Should a Self-Taught Developer Learn First?
A practical comparison of Astro and Next.js for self-taught developers in 2026 — what each does well, where each fits, and which to pick up first.
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Building Your First Chrome Extension: A Self-Taught Developer's Walkthrough
A practical step-by-step guide to building a useful Chrome extension from scratch — covering the modern Manifest V3 patterns, the gotchas, and what to do after deployment.
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Building Your First Fullstack App With Bun: A Self-Taught Dev's Walkthrough
Bun has matured enough that it's a genuine alternative to Node for new projects. Here's how to build a complete fullstack app with it, mistakes I made included.
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Deploying Your Side Projects Without Going Broke in 2026
Hosting costs have changed dramatically over the last few years. Here's what I'm actually using to deploy side projects on a self-taught dev's budget.
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React vs Svelte in 2026: A Practical Comparison from Both Sides
After shipping production code in both, an honest comparison of React and Svelte for new projects in 2026 — performance, ecosystem, hiring, and developer experience.
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Self-Taught Developer Roadmap for 2026: What Actually Works
An honest 2026 roadmap for self-taught developers — what to learn, what to skip, and what's changed since the AI-coding-assistant explosion.
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The Self-Taught Developer Portfolio in 2026 — What Actually Gets You Hired
A practical guide for self-taught developers on building a portfolio that actually leads to job offers in the 2026 market.
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TypeScript and React Project Setup — A Working Setup for May 2026
A practical TypeScript and React project setup guide for May 2026 — the tools, the configuration, and the trade-offs.
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Tailwind CSS vs CSS Modules in Mid-2026 — A Working Developer Read
A working developer's read on Tailwind CSS versus CSS Modules in May 2026 — the trade-offs, the team considerations, and what's working in production.
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TypeScript Strict Mode in Mid-2026 — A Working Adoption Note for Existing Codebases
A working note on TypeScript strict mode adoption in May 2026 — how to migrate existing codebases without breaking everything in the process.
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Portfolio Projects for Junior Developers in 2026 — What Works
Portfolio projects matter more in the 2026 junior developer job market than in any year of the last decade. Here is what is working for new graduates and self-taught developers.
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TypeScript Job Market in Australia — May 2026 Snapshot
The Australian TypeScript and full-stack JavaScript job market in May 2026 is stronger than it looks. Here is the practitioner read for developers.
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The Full-Stack Portfolio Project That Actually Got Me an Interview in 2026
Most self-taught dev portfolio projects don't get hiring managers to call. The structure of the one that did.
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The Junior Developer Job Market in Australia: May 2026 Reality Check
Junior developer jobs in Australia in 2026 are harder to land than they were three years ago. Where the gaps are and what is working.
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Next.js App Router Pitfalls I Wish I Knew Three Months Ago
The Next.js App Router is great when you understand it. The learning curve is steep, and these are the pitfalls that cost me weekends.