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I just completed a front-end web development course. I now have a rudimentary understanding of what it takes to make a website sorta pretty and minimally functional. I also now know (barely) how to link up to an api via AJAX.

I don't know what's next. I know I want to learn what it takes to make real-time collaborative web apps. node.JS? An online course?

What should a beginner learn to jump into development of real-time collaborative software?

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what technology to learn next is off-topic per faq – gnat Feb 7 at 8:03
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Generally speaking, now would be a good time to decide if you'd want to focus on client or server side development. You can do both, but since you're still learning it would be easier to concentrate on one side first (whichever you find more interesting). The web is a bit of a mess, there are tons of intertwined technologies, and unless you tell us exactly what you're building, any recommendations will probably be more confusing than helpful. – Yannis Rizos♦ Feb 8 at 5:32
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(cont...) From what you tell us in your question it might make a bit more sense to continue exploring HTML, CSS and JS. Take a look at MDN, and more specifically at the key topics for web developers. – Yannis Rizos♦ Feb 8 at 5:37

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Well, if you want to make full database driven web applications you'll need to learn a server side language such as php or asp.net, and sql or another relational database management system language. if you just want to do front end, hone your html, css, and Javascript skills.

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"a server side language such as php or asp.net" or ruby or python or Java or even Javascript (node.js). I would suggest using Ruby or Python and a simple web stack. – jozzas Feb 7 at 4:18
And for a great start in Python web frameworks, try the Django Tutorial. – Peter Rowell Feb 7 at 5:22

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