Dev Tools · 1h ago
Skip Node.js: Start Web Dev with Just a Browser
Many beginners waste hours installing Node.js and tools before writing code. The author argues that HTML, CSS, and JavaScript can be learned with just a browser and text editor. Browser-based editors like Deoit offer zero-setup alternatives for the first few weeks.
Meridian48 take
The advice is sound for absolute beginners, but overstates the difficulty—modern tools like VS Code are free and widely used; skipping them entirely may delay learning industry standards.
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