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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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How Junior Devs Get Noticed in 2026 (Without Being That Person)
Getting noticed as a junior dev in 2026 isn't about being loud. Here are the actual things that built my reputation in my first three years.
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Learning Systems Design as a Self-Taught Dev in 2026
Systems design is the gap most self-taught devs hit around year two. Here's how I closed it without going back to school.
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Self-Taught Developer Portfolio Projects That Actually Get You Hired in 2026
After mentoring dozens of self-taught devs through their first job hunt, the portfolio projects that consistently produce interviews in 2026.
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React Server Components in 2026: What I'm Actually Using Them For
Two years into using React Server Components in production, what's working and what I'd avoid building with them.
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Accessibility Basics Every Developer Should Know
Accessibility isn't an advanced topic or a nice-to-have. It's basic web development. Here's what every developer should know about building accessible interfaces.
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Git Workflow for Solo Developers: What Actually Makes Sense
Git tutorials assume teams. But if you're a solo developer, most branching strategies are overkill. Here's what actually works when you're the only one committing code.
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CSS Grid vs Flexbox: When to Use Each
Both Grid and Flexbox solve layout problems, but they excel in different scenarios. Here's how to choose the right tool for your specific needs.
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Stop Importing Entire Libraries
Bundle sizes bloat when you import full libraries for single functions. Tree-shaking helps, but manual optimization reduces JavaScript by megabytes.
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Why I Stopped Chasing New Frameworks (And What I Do Instead)
The JavaScript ecosystem moves fast. After years of jumping between frameworks, I've settled on a different approach to staying current without burning out.
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Building a URL Shortener with Cloudflare Workers and KV
A step-by-step tutorial for building your own URL shortener using Cloudflare Workers and KV storage. No servers, no database — just edge functions and key-value pairs.
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Database Indexes Explained Simply
What indexes actually do and when you need them
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Web Performance Basics That Actually Matter
The fundamentals of making websites load faster without complex optimization
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Caching Strategies That Actually Work in Production
Theory says cache everything. Practice says cache carefully. Here's what I've learned about caching after debugging it when it goes wrong.
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CSS Grid vs Flexbox: When to Use Which in 2026
Grid and Flexbox aren't competing technologies. They solve different problems. Here's a practical guide to choosing the right tool for each layout situation.
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How to Get Your First Freelance Web Dev Client
Getting your first paying client is the hardest part of freelancing. Not because the work is hard, but because nobody knows you exist yet. Here's how to fix that.