5 Mistakes I Made as a Beginner Web Developer (And How You Can Avoid Them)

Web development is exciting, but when you're just starting out, it's easy to fall into traps that slow down your progress. These are five mistakes I personally made early in my web dev journey — and what I’d do differently today.

1. Ignoring the Basics

I jumped into frameworks like React without truly understanding HTML, CSS, or vanilla JavaScript. As a result, I struggled when bugs appeared.
Lesson: Master the fundamentals before moving to advanced tools.

2. Copy-Pasting Without Understanding

I relied too heavily on Stack Overflow. While it helped in the short term, I couldn’t explain how or why the code worked.
Tip: Always break down the code and understand what each line does.

3. Not Using Git Early

I lost hours of work because I wasn’t using version control. Learning Git and GitHub early would have helped me track progress and undo mistakes quickly.

4. Overengineering Small Projects

I used complex folder structures, advanced tools, and unnecessary packages — just to build a simple to-do list. Start small. Don’t make things harder than they need to be.

5. Waiting Too Long to Launch Projects

I used to build projects and never publish them. I felt they weren’t good enough. That mindset held me back. Done is better than perfect.

Conclusion

Mistakes are part of every developer's journey. What matters is how quickly you learn from them. If you're just starting out, I hope these tips help you move faster and smarter. Keep building — your future self will thank you.

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