When you’re learning to code, it’s easy to fall into the trap of just watching tutorials and copying code. But the real magic happens when you start building your own projects. Not only do projects reinforce what you’ve learned, but they also give you something tangible to show in your portfolio or to potential employers.
Here are five beginner-friendly projects you should definitely try:
- Personal Portfolio Website – Showcase your skills, write about your learning journey, and host it on GitHub Pages or Netlify.
- To-Do List App – Practice JavaScript fundamentals like DOM manipulation, event handling, and local storage.
- Weather App – Learn how to work with APIs by connecting to a weather API and displaying real-time data.
- Quiz Game – Test your logic and JavaScript skills by building a multiple-choice quiz with scoring.
- Responsive Landing Page – Use HTML and CSS (and maybe a CSS framework like Tailwind or Bootstrap) to create a page that looks great on all devices.
Remember: it’s not about perfection — it’s about learning by doing. These projects will help you move from “I understand the theory” to “I can build something real.”