November 2024 Web Development Archive
Welcome to the November 2024 roundup. We packed the month with practical posts that answer real questions you face as a developer or website owner. Whether you’re thinking about a career shift, weighing a tech stack, or sorting out mobile design, there’s a piece here that speaks directly to you.
Career Moves and Learning Paths
If you’re not from an IT background and wonder whether full‑stack development is reachable, our guide breaks it down step by step. We outline the core skills you need—HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and a server‑side language—plus free resources and realistic timelines. The key takeaway? You can start building real projects within a few months if you stay consistent.
For those still in school or weighing education options, we compared traditional degrees with bootcamps and self‑study. While a computer science degree still opens doors, hands‑on experience and a solid portfolio often outweigh paper credentials. We also listed the most valuable courses for UI/UX, JavaScript, and back‑end fundamentals.
Tools, Platforms and Design Choices
Python is awesome for data work, but it’s not built for the browser. In the post about front‑end development we explained why JavaScript, HTML, and CSS dominate client‑side performance, and we highlighted the performance hits you face when trying to run Python in the browser.
WordPress remains a hot topic. Professional developers do use it, but only when they understand its architecture and can extend it with custom plugins or themes. We detailed the skill set needed to treat WordPress as a flexible framework rather than a static site builder.
We also took a look at GoDaddy’s free website options. The platform offers a basic site builder that’s fine for a personal project, but it lacks the scalability and control you’d need for a growing business. Knowing the limits helps you decide whether to upgrade early.
PHP still powers WordPress in 2024. Despite the buzz around newer languages, PHP’s stability, massive community, and compatibility with countless plugins keep it relevant. We discussed how modern PHP versions improve performance and security, making the language a solid choice for WordPress development.
Finally, we demystified the difference between mobile‑friendly and responsive design. A mobile‑friendly site is a stripped‑down version of a desktop page, while a responsive site reshapes its layout to fit any screen. For SEO and user experience, responsive design is the safer bet, and we gave quick CSS tips to make your site adapt smoothly.
That’s the November snapshot. Each article is aimed at giving you clear, actionable advice without the jargon. Dive into the topics that matter most to you, and feel free to experiment with the suggestions. Happy coding!
