The Ultimate List of Coding Resources for 2026

The best coding resources help you learn faster and stay current. With so much noise online, curated references save time and improve outcomes. MDN Web Docs remains the gold standard for web platform; Stack Overflow's 2024 survey gathered 65,000+ respondents from 185 countries and found MDN among the most trusted resources. MDN offers 44,000+ pages of web documentation; freeCodeCamp has 300,000+ forum posts. This guide curates documentation, learning platforms, and directories for 2026.

Documentation first: the foundation of learning

MDN Web Docs covers HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web APIs with accuracy and depth. Bookmark it and refer back—good docs beat scattered tutorials. Official framework and language docs (React, Vue, Svelte, TypeScript) are maintained by core teams and reflect current best practices.

For specific topics: JavaScript.info offers a deep dive into JavaScript. CSS-Tricks covers layout, animations, and modern CSS. web.dev from Google focuses on performance and PWA. Our learning resources collection aggregates MDN, Codecademy, and Awesome Learning Dev.

Structured learning: curricula and courses

freeCodeCamp and The Odin Project offer free, project-based curricula. Frontend Masters delivers deep-dive courses from industry experts—React, TypeScript, performance, design systems. OSSU provides a structured computer science curriculum using free resources.

Paid platforms like Pluralsight, Udemy, and LinkedIn Learning suit specific skills. See our subscription services guide for continuous learning options. Pair structured learning with our beginner's guide and front-end resources.

Curated directories and discovery

The Stash curates tools and resources for developers and designers. Product Hunt surfaces new launches. GitHub Explore highlights trending repos. Use directories to discover what's new without wading through search results. Explore our development tools and AI tools for tooling that complements learning.

Practice: the best resource is the one you use

Learn by building. Pick a small project—a portfolio, todo app, or CLI tool—and use the resources above to ship it. Tutorials teach syntax; projects teach problem-solving. Contribute to open source, write documentation, or teach others to reinforce learning. Reference our coding resources and framework recommendations when choosing what to build.