Beginner to HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Engineer Roadmap

A simple 11-week plan to switch into a web development role. You will learn web basics and build a strong project to show your skills.

Weekly Hours: 10
Estimated Weeks: 11

Phases

HTML & CSS Foundations

Start by learning how websites are structured and styled. Practice building simple pages and layouts with HTML and CSS.

2 weeks

Understand basic HTML structure
Write semantic HTML tags
Style elements with CSS selectors
Organize layouts using flexbox and grid

Use different HTML tags (headings, paragraphs, links)
Build a webpage layout (using divs and sections)
Style text and background (colors, fonts)
Arrange items in a row (flexbox)
Make simple forms (input, button)

Official HTML and CSS Tutorial
FreeCodeCamp HTML/CSS Track

Build a basic homepage and style it
Submit a web page demo link
Write a short page description (docs)

JavaScript Basics

Learn how to add interactivity with JavaScript. Make simple scripts that respond to user actions.

2 weeks

Understand variables and data types
Write functions to organize code
Use events to react to clicks
Manipulate page elements with JavaScript

Make a button show a message (alert)
Change text or images on click
Validate a form (check if input is empty)
Update page content with JavaScript

MDN JavaScript Guide
JavaScript.info

Make a quiz page with JavaScript
Share a code sample that handles a click event
Write a test checking one function (Jest)

Project Structure & State

Work on a simple web app project. Learn to organize files and manage the data on your page.

3 weeks

Arrange files for a web project
Move between pages (routing-like)
Store and update user data (state)
Write clear comments and docs

Build multi-page navigation (links with dynamic content)
Display a list from an array (JavaScript)
Remember choices using variables
Comment code for clarity

Project Starter Template
JavaScript State Management Tutorials

Demo multi-page (3+ views) single-page web app
Code uses state to show different info (eg. quiz progress)
Add project README (docs)

Forms, Testing, and Debugging

Handle form input and errors. Test features and fix issues. Add basic checks to keep your code working.

2 weeks

Create and style forms
Handle form submission
Test features step-by-step
Debug and fix common errors

Build a feedback form (name, comment, rating)
Check form input before sending
Write simple test cases (Jest)
Use browser inspector to spot bugs

Web Forms Guide
Basic JavaScript Testing Tips

Form collects data and shows confirmation
Submit a test result screenshot (Jest)
Log found issues and fixes (docs)

Deploy & Showcase Project

Share your finished project on the web. Document your work and make it easy for others to try.

2 weeks

Deploy site online (free service)
Add instructions and project story
Create a presentation or demo
Show test and deploy status

Publish with GitHub Pages or Netlify
Write up project steps (README)
Show tests passing (CI badge)
Present your work (record a short video demo)

GitHub Pages Guide
Simple Project Demo Tips

Project is live at public URL
README includes setup and usage instructions
Tests pass and show CI badge
Demo video or screenshots shared

Weekly Plan

Week	Focus	Why	Tasks	Deliverables
1	HTML Structure and Text	Learn how webpages are made using HTML.	Read HTML basics (Official HTML and CSS Tutorial), Write your first HTML file (Notepad or VSCode), Add headings, paragraphs, and lists	Simple HTML page file, List of elements added
2	CSS Styling and Layout	Make your webpage look clean and appealing.	Read CSS basics (FreeCodeCamp HTML/CSS Track), Add styles to HTML page, Practice colors, fonts, spacing, and flexbox	Styled homepage screenshot, Stylesheet file
3	JavaScript Introduction	Add dynamic features to your website.	Read JavaScript basics (MDN JavaScript Guide), Write a script for a button click (alert), Try examples for data types (string, number, boolean)	Demo page with a working button, Code snippet showing a variable
4	Interactive Elements and Events	Make sites respond to user actions.	Try mouse event code (click, hover), Change things on the page with JavaScript, Make a simple interactive quiz	Quiz demo page, Short code sample handling click
5	Layout and Project File Structure	Organize your project and plan navigation.	Set up folders for project files, Map the navigation: homepage, two extra views, Link HTML files together	Project folder structure screenshot, Navigation plan document
6	State Management (Data Handling)	Track and update page information as users interact.	Practice storing user choices with JavaScript variables, Display different content based on choices, Plan a data flow for the app	Sample code that updates content, App data flow sketch
7	Routing and Multiple Views	Create different sections/pages in your app.	Implement navigation using JavaScript (show/hide views), Create at least 3 views/pages, Ensure back/next works as expected	Demo app with 3+ views, Short video or screenshot tour
8	Forms and Input Validation	Collect and check user input safely.	Build a feedback form (name, comment, rating), Add code to check input (required fields), Show a confirmation message on submit	Working feedback form, Validation checks summary
9	Testing and Debugging	Make sure all main features work well.	Install simple JavaScript testing tool (Jest or similar), Write tests for at least two functions, Use browser inspector to find and fix a bug	Test results file, Bug + fix report
10	Documentation and Polish	Document your project for others to use or try.	Write a README with setup and using steps, Describe project features and structure, Review and polish code comments	README file, Commented project code
11	Deploy and Present Project	Make your project public and showcase your skills.	Deploy app to GitHub Pages or Netlify, Record a demo video or screenshots, Add a test status badge (CI, if possible)	Live project URL, Demo video or screenshots

Daily Plan

Monday

Read the main concept for the week
Write 1-2 small code examples

Tuesday

Try one hands-on task related to the week
Review yesterday's learning and fix any issues

Wednesday

Build a small part of the weekly deliverable
Discuss or share progress with a peer (if possible)

Thursday

Expand your project with another feature
Read an example or tutorial from resources

Friday

Test all code written this week
Check off completed deliverables