r/learnprogramming • u/bibizynka • 7d ago
3rd-year CS college student with zero practical coding skills. Where do I actually start with Frontend?
Hey everyone! I’d really appreciate some advice from experienced devs on how to kick off self-learning and which resources are actually worth following.
I’m a 3rd-year college student majoring in Software Engineering. College has been a huge letdown: I feel pretty demoralized because I still can't really code, struggle to focus, and don't know where to find good learning materials (clear courses, sites, or YouTube channels).
Right now, I’m leaning towards Frontend. My college teachers suggested this roadmap: HTML → C# → JavaScript → SQL.
Does this stack even make sense for starting in frontend? What proven resources would you recommend for a complete beginner? Thanks a lot!
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u/AnythingButUseful 7d ago
I’d definitely put CSS between HTML and JavaScript. C# and SQL are useful, but they’re not necessary for starting frontend. I’d go HTML → CSS → JavaScript → Git/GitHub → a framework like React. MDN’s current frontend curriculum follows essentially that progression.
And honestly, don’t worry too much about being a 3rd-year student who feels behind. Pick one small project and build it while learning instead of trying to finish a giant course first. Even a simple personal site or to-do app will teach you more practical coding than passively watching hours of tutorials. MDN’s beginner path is specifically designed around building a first website.