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4 posts tagged “Web Development”.

Two JavaScript logos side by side, representing choosing projects that teach real skills instead of trivial ones.
technology10 min read

10 Beginner JavaScript Project Ideas That Teach Real Skills

A random quote generator taught me more than ten todo apps ever could. These 10 beginner JavaScript projects each build one real skill, from fetch and async/await to game logic and array methods, with full code included.

Arnab Biswas
A checkmark and a cross, showing that choosing the right free database is about what to trade off.
technology9 min read

How to Add a Free Database to Your Web App in 2026

Use MongoDB Atlas M0 if your API is Node/Express, or Supabase or Neon if you want SQL. Each free tier takes something away, so pick the one whose limit your demo will never hit, then copy the connection code.

Arnab Biswas
Two logos side by side: React and Next.js, with React highlighted on the left, showing that React should be learned first.
technology9 min read

Next.js vs React for Beginners: Learn React First

Next.js is built on top of React, so it assumes you already know components, props, and state. Learn React's basics first, then build your first real project in Next.js.

Arnab Biswas
An arrow rising into a cloud, a first web app being deployed online on free hosting
technology6 min read

How to Deploy Your First Web App for Free

You can put a working web app online today without spending a rupee. This guide walks you through the exact flow: Vercel for the frontend, Render for the backend, and the free-tier limits that bite students.

Arnab Biswas