Essential Resources for Learning Front-End Development
Published on 2/12/2026
Curated courses, docs, and tools to master HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks.
MDN for web fundamentals. JavaScript.info for deep JS. Official framework docs (React, Vue, Svelte) for best practices. freeCodeCamp and Frontend Masters for structured learning. Learn accessibility—see our guide. MDN offers 44,000+ pages; frontend developer salaries range $83K–$119K (PayScale, Salary.com). Build projects; The Stash curates tools. This guide maps the essential frontend learning path for 2026.
Documentation and references
MDN Web Docs is the canonical reference for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. JavaScript.info offers a thorough modern JS guide. React, Vue, and Svelte docs are well-maintained. Bookmark these; avoid outdated blog posts for core concepts. See frameworks guide and programming languages.
Structured courses and bootcamps
freeCodeCamp provides free, project-based curricula. The Odin Project offers a full-stack path. Frontend Masters and Egghead target intermediate learners. Scrimba combines video and interactive coding. Pair with subscription services and coding resources.
Design, patterns, and accessibility
CSS-Tricks and Codrops for layouts and patterns. web.dev for performance and PWA. A11y Project for accessibility. Build accessible interfaces from the start—see our accessibility guide. Explore design tools and UI components.
Practice and curation
Build real projects and deploy them. Contribute to open source. The Stash curates tools and resources. Reference beginner's guide and developer tools for the full stack.