In this video I’m talking to everyone who dreams about a career in web development and wants a clear path to getting hired in 2024. I break down the first decision you should make: don’t start by picking a programming language—start by choosing the area that actually interests you. Web development has two key directions: frontend and backend (and yes, full-stack exists, but I recommend starting with one direction first). I explain it with a simple car analogy: frontend is what you see (interior/exterior), and backend is what’s under the hood (logic, data, architecture). Then I walk through what to learn depending on your choice. For frontend, I recommend HTML, CSS, and JavaScript first, and only after that moving to frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue to speed up development. For backend, I explain that being strong in one language is enough at the beginning, because switching later becomes much easier; I mention common options like JavaScript (Node.js/Express), Java, PHP, and Python (often with Django/Flask). Finally, I share my practical next steps: take Harvard’s web development course, build a couple extra projects for your CV, and treat job searching as its own skill—plus I strongly don’t recommend starting with remote work, because working with colleagues on real projects teaches you a lot. I also recommend creating and constantly improving your LinkedIn to find people and opportunities.