Resources

Curated external tools and references to support your learning throughout the program.

Pre-Work & Foundations

These platforms are good starting points for building fundamentals or filling gaps.

Codecademy (opens in new tab) — Interactive courses for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and more. Good for structured, guided learning.
Scrimba (opens in new tab) — Video-based coding courses where you can edit code inside the video. Strong for React and frontend topics.
IBM SkillsBuild (opens in new tab) — Free learning paths with professional certifications. Good for supplemental credentials.
The Odin Project (opens in new tab) — A comprehensive free curriculum covering the full stack. Good for independent learners who want depth.

Get comfortable reading official documentation early. It is a core professional skill.

MDN Web Docs (opens in new tab) — The definitive reference for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. When in doubt, check MDN.
React Docs (opens in new tab) — The official React documentation with interactive examples.
Node.js Docs (opens in new tab) — Reference for Node.js built-in modules.
Express Docs (opens in new tab) — Official Express framework documentation.
PostgreSQL Docs (opens in new tab) — SQL and PostgreSQL reference.

For extra reps on coding problems.

Codewars (opens in new tab) — Short, gamified problems. Start at 8 kyu and work up.
LeetCode (opens in new tab) — Larger library of problems. Focus on Easy first.
Exercism (opens in new tab) — Practice with real mentor feedback. Good for fundamentals.

Start thinking about this before you need it.

NeetCode (opens in new tab) — Structured problem sets with clear video explanations. One of the best free resources for interview prep.
Pramp (opens in new tab) — Free peer mock interviews. Valuable for getting comfortable with talking through code.
interviewing.io (opens in new tab) — Anonymous mock interviews with engineers from major companies.

Tools that will make your work easier.

Postman (opens in new tab) — Test your API endpoints without writing frontend code. Essential for backend work.
NotebookLM (opens in new tab) — Upload course materials and ask questions about them. Good for reviewing concepts.
Excalidraw (opens in new tab) — Quick whiteboarding for sketching out system designs or data flows.
GitHub Student Developer Pack (opens in new tab) — Free access to dozens of professional tools for verified students.