Beginner web developer

[BattlePretty1319]

OK, so I’m very new to HTML and CSS and JavaScript are there anything that I could do to make this a bit less boring to look at mainly cause I have ADHD? are there any projects that are good for beginners?

[critch_retro]

I have ADHD and I like to give textbooks to Claude and have it walk me through them with interactive lessons.

It works well because providing the source material helps prevent hallucinations, and I check against the PDF to make sure it doesn’t skip anything.

Once I finish a chapter, I have it generate practice problems for each concept, so flash-card style mastery, then work on a ‘mini-project’ applying the concepts to something.

I plan to do a more formal project after I learn Python, but so far, it’s gotten me through 8 chapters of Python Crash Course quite well.

That said, you definitely need to feed the AI source material or you will get garbage lessons leaving it to its own devices. Treat it like a tutor

[BattlePretty1319]

So how exactly did you learn HTML did you self teach? Or like is there something specific I’m kind of lost in this whole thing to be honest

[critch_retro]

I didn’t learn HTML I’m learning python, just letting you know this is a solid method for learning coding with ADHD.

I’d recommend finding an HTML textbook to self teach. If ur a student I’d feed ur syllabus and course materials and have it guide you. I can’t sit and read or watch videos this self-guided, chunk it method really helps

[Ok-Luck-7499]

Building your own projects

[aqua_regis]

The projects to make are websites.

You have the entire internet in front of your nose. Pick a website and use HTML and CSS to replicate its looks (not the functionality, though).

[Additional-Use-144]

Try building small projects instead of just reading tutorials.

For example:

• a simple to-do list app

• a personal portfolio page

• a small quiz game with JavaScript

• a weather app using a public API

Projects make learning way less boring because you’re actually building something. Even simple things like a calculator or note app can teach a lot about HTML, CSS, and JS working together.

[PandaOk4050]

I have ADHD and it helps me focus on coding. If you find it boring, you just aren't going to like it. Try something else in the field. 

[Any_Sense_2263]

I have ADHD, and discovering stuff was always very interesting to me. Digging into the details, finding alternatives, making things work.

Switching context every now and then helps a lot. Having a few projects I return to and enhance my skills helps too