Web Design Resources
The following are well-established, freely available resources for learning and practicing web design. They are maintained by reputable organizations and communities and are good starting points for both beginners and experienced designers.
Questions you may have include:
- Where can you learn web standards?
- Where can you check browser support?
- Where can you learn about accessibility?
Learning HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- MDN Web Docs (developer.mozilla.org) — thorough, trusted reference and tutorials for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- web.dev — guidance on modern, high-quality, fast websites.
- W3Schools — beginner-friendly tutorials and quick references with examples.
Standards and browser support
- W3C (w3.org) — the organization that develops core web standards.
- Can I Use (caniuse.com) — check which browsers support a given HTML, CSS, or JavaScript feature.
Accessibility
- WebAIM (webaim.org) — practical guidance on making sites accessible to people with disabilities.
- W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) — the official accessibility guidelines (WCAG) and supporting material.
Summary
For web design, MDN Web Docs, web.dev, and W3Schools are strong learning resources; the W3C and Can I Use cover standards and browser support; and WebAIM and the W3C’s accessibility initiative are reliable guides to building accessible sites.