I've been an avid self-learning techie over the past 10 years, here's 5 of my favorite "free" resources:
1. MDN
Mozilla Developer Network- the same Mozilla that brought you the time-tested fan favorite browser Firefox
- can be used for reference once you get a job
fast five faves
☆ MDN CURRICULUM
☆ Web Developer Guide
☆ Learn: Responsive Design
☆ Reference: SVGs
☆ Web APIs
2. ROADMAP.SH
- Make a dev profile
- Includes roadmaps that map out what you need to know for a career in technology
- Save roadmaps and record progress
- Project ideas for all levels of expertise
- Best Practices for different positions
fast five faves
☆ a self-taught computer science curriculum
☆ how to create a design system
☆ step-by-step ai scientist career roadmap
☆ generate your own roadmap with ai
☆ become a fullstack developer in 2025
3. Hackr.io
- my go-to method that's easy to remember
- has all the up-to-date top courses with reviews
- insanely useful blog
- has their own roadmaps
fast five faves
☆ their certifications section
☆ Tutorials
☆ Projects
☆ Jobs
4. The Odin Project
- the captivating viking storyline
- the clear and minimal paths
- high quality graphics
- has a fun feel
fast five faves
☆ the tools installation page
☆ The Ruby on Rails learning path
☆ Their Getting Hired Course
☆ Their Maintainers Run a Discord Commmunity
5. Javascript for Cats
- adorable
- esthetically pleasing
- easy to take in
- a joy to learn
fast five faves
☆ YOU GOTTA BE KITTEN ME, ITS CATS!