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There’s this unspoken idea in developer circles that once you reach a certain level, you should stop using sites like W3Schools.
But let me be real with you—I still use it. A lot.
And honestly?
I don’t just use it…
I recommend it.
🧠 It's Not Fancy. It's Fast.
W3Schools isn’t trying to impress you with animations, AI chat, or deep dives into obscure frameworks. What it does do is this:
“Here’s how to do the thing you forgot how to do.”
Clear. Simple. To the point.
I don’t need a YouTube course to remind me how flex-grow works or how to write a basic onclick function.
I just need it now. W3 delivers.
🛠️ It’s Perfect for the "I Know This... But I Forgot" Moments
You know that feeling—you’re working on something more advanced, but your brain blanks on a basic syntax or method. It happens to all of us.
That’s when I hit W3Schools.
It’s my mental Post-it note.
A quick refresher so I can keep building without going down a rabbit hole.
🤝 It’s Not Just for Beginners—It’s for Builders
People label W3Schools as a “beginner site.” But that’s not a downside. That’s a superpower.
When I’m deep into React or Node or wrangling a REST API, the last thing I want is to get lost in overcomplicated documentation.
Sometimes, the best way forward is just going back to the basics—fast.
💬 My Take
W3Schools is like that friend who never left your hometown.
They didn’t become flashy or trendy.
But when you come back for help—they’re still there.
Still solid. Still useful.
🙋♂️ I’m Curious:
Do you still use W3Schools when you need a quick syntax check?
What other go-to resources do you rely on for fast refreshers?
Why do you think devs sometimes feel weird admitting they use simple tools?
Let’s normalize using what works—not what looks good in a tweet.
Because at the end of the day, building things matters more than impressing people with how you got there.
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