Hey everyone! I'm currently learning web development through the MDN docs, and while I've tried watching YouTube tutorials, I've found that I understand the material much better from MDN. I'm an engineering student and am planning to build a web browser. As a complete beginner, I could really use some guidance!
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Building a full-fledged web browser using just HTML, CSS, and JS is pretty ambitious! You might wanna consider using a framework like Electron, which will let you create a desktop app but ultimately relies on a web browser under the hood. If you're dead set on making a browser, you might need to dive into a programming language like C++, Java, or Python for the heavy lifting, especially for things like networking and rendering. But hey, good luck! You’ve got this!
Are you sure you want to build your own web browser? Just a heads up, something like Chromium, which Google Chrome is based on, has millions of lines of code! If you can get your own browser working, you'll be way past beginner level. If you're looking to create a web app with basic functionalities, I recommend checking out The Odin Project for some hands-on learning.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Just a heads up, building a complete web browser is super complicated! If you're just starting out, it might be better to either pick a simpler project or narrow down what you mean by 'web browser.' Also, try to use clear sentences and proper punctuation when asking for help. It's easier for us to understand your queries that way!
I appreciate the feedback! I'll make sure to do that next time.
I’m thinking of using Chromium as a base since I have some networking knowledge.