Venturing into the world of full stack web development (Part 5)

 Where to learn it

In this final part of this exposé, we will delve into where you can learn and get the skills you need to become a Full Stack Web Developer and transition into the world of tech.

Before we begin, I want to let you know that some of the places mentioned here are ones I have had personal contact with and can testify will do justice to your needs. It's also important to note that, aside from those mentioned, there are numerous other resourceful platforms that can give you results.

Let us begin, shall we?!

The first place I would advise you to look for a course in Full Stack Web Development is YouTube. Yes, I know you might have expected this, but trust me, it's good to try learning from YouTube first, especially if you're new to tech. It can give you a basic understanding of what you're about to dive into. However, keep in mind that some YouTube channels lack a proper curriculum and might not be the best fit for long term learning.

As much as I advise getting basic knowledge on YouTube and referencing it when stuck, I strongly advise against relying solely on it for sufficient knowledge of a programming language. For that, I recommend taking a proper course, preferably a paid one. Some of the best platforms include Udemy, W3Schools, learnjavascript.online (for Javascript), Coursera, Educative.io, Pluralsight.com, LinkedIn Learning, HackerRank, LeetCode, Codecademy, etc. It's impossible to list them all. Just go ahead and Google "best online platforms for [programming language]". The advantage of these courses is that they are self-paced, meaning you're not on any deadline and can take as much time as you need to learn, as long as you eventually learn it and get value for your money.

Another good way to learn is attending a physical location. These locations will often provide both online and offline materials, as well as personal instructors who can mentor you. While they won't spoon-feed you, they will ensure you "eat right and well" (learn effectively). It's important to note that these places can be expensive and sometimes don't offer good value for money, so research the company before engaging their services.

While I hope people from different parts of the world read this, I am Nigerian and based in Nigeria, so here's some advice for Nigerians: the cities with some of the best training firms for tech are Abuja, Lagos, Enugu, and Port-Harcourt. Other states have some standard IT firms, but these four states are known to have the best sets of schools available.

It's been an amazing journey to share my two cents with you as you begin your full-time journey into tech. I hope I've given you enough material and knowledge to enable you to delve into web development smoothly and, hopefully, productively. I wish you the very best as you begin this journey, and I hope this article helps you start right and well.