1. Developer Drive

As mentioned above, this is a perfect option if you’re just beginning your career in web development. By web developers, for web developers, Developer Drive offers the latest news in the world of web development. This includes opinion articles, tutorials, tips & tricks to start off on the right foot. Are you looking to learn how to minimize downtime? How about ensuring your site is secure and easy for consumers to navigate? Or would you like to keep tabs on every Microsoft software release? From JavaScript to mobile development, Developer Drive has you covered.

2. Simple Programmer

While Simple Programmer was originally created by founder John Sonmez to distill what he learned as a web developer into understandable content, today it is focused on helping software developers, programmers and other IT professionals improve their careers and their lives.  This blog gets into the nitty-gritty of being a web developer and if you’ve wondered about something web development related, there’s a good chance they’ve written about it. Simple Programmer puts a fun spin on videos, keeping you engaged with humor while providing valuable content. They’re constantly posting new articles – almost daily – so you’ll never be bored.

3. CodeNewbie

Just like the blog title says – if you’re a code newbie looking for insight on all things web development, you’re in the right place. This site acts as a virtual community for anyone new to the coding world. CodeNewbie offers an open look into the lives of web developers and serves as a place for people to read about career advice while hearing stories from people on their coding journey through the site’s podcasts.  

4. Scotch.io

So, you’ve been a web developer for a while, or maybe you’re just a fast learner. Either way, hats off to you! Some of the ‘beginner’ blogs outlined above may be a bit too junior for you, which is where Scotch.io comes in handy. This blog is full of tutorials on everything from JavaScript to PHP. They also offer some interesting courses that require minimal commitment and can help take your coding expertise to the next level.

5. Codrops

Codrops is a web design and development blog focused on providing its audience with useful tutorials and articles on the latest trends in the industry. The site has a unique approach to content as its very how-to heavy with videos that walk you through processes applicable to all kinds of web developers. Codrops also publishes experimental videos that focus on new ideas and inspiration for solving problems and tackling challenges around web development. Take a peek and you may walk away with information on how to develop a new skill!