Web Dev · by Jonas Schneider · 2026-09-11

What would you do first if you were new to Web Dev with limited time?

I started this because my commute felt a little stuck, and backend seemed like a manageable place to experiment. The funny part is that the smallest change was the one I kept.

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Cozy Noodle · 1 likes

Start by reducing it to the smallest reproducible piece, then change one variable at a time. If two options look equal, choose the one that is easier to reverse.

- Write down the exact error and the input that caused it.
- Make a tiny example, then add pieces back slowly.
- Keep the final fix boring and well-named.

Source: mostly hard-won experience and comparing notes with people who stuck with it.

Bilal Raza · 1 likes

Do you think this would work in a smaller place than Toronto? A little friction removed goes a long way.

Kabir Khan · 0 likes

This is the gentle version of my rant.