Developer Starter Pack 2026

Everything a developer needs in 2026.

Free tools • AI resources • Roadmaps • Project ideas • Platforms

⚡ Beginner-friendly • Student-approved • Updated regularly

This repository is a curated collection of the best tools, resources, and platforms every developer should know in 2026.

No installation. No setup. Just high-quality links and guidance.

Perfect for:

• 👨‍🎓 Students
• 👶 Beginners
• 👨‍💻 Self-taught developers
• 🚀 Anyone starting development in 2026

• Frontend Developer
• Backend Developer
• Full Stack Developer
• Mobile App Developer
• UI / UX Designer
• AI / Automation Developer

• VS Code – Code editor
• Git & GitHub – Version control
• Postman – API testing
• Figma – UI / UX design
• Chrome DevTools – Debugging

• Prettier – Code formatter
• ESLint – Code quality
• Live Server – Local development
• GitLens – Git superpowers
• Error Lens – Instant error visibility

• GitHub Pages – Static sites
• Vercel – Frontend apps
• Surge.sh - Frontend apps
• Netlify – JAMstack projects
• Render – Full-stack hosting
• Firebase – Backend + hosting

• ChatGPT – Coding & explanations
• GitHub Copilot – AI pair programmer
• Claude – Long-form reasoning
• Perplexity – Research assistant
• Codeium – Free AI autocomplete
• Gemini - Powerful AI ( Recommended For Image Generating )

• freeCodeCamp
• MDN Web Docs
• W3Schools
• Coursera
• Udemy
• Alison

• Frontend Roadmap
• Backend Roadmap
• Full Stack Roadmap
• DevOps Roadmap
• Mobile Development Roadmap

Tip: Follow step-by-step, don’t rush 🚶‍♂️

• Personal Portfolio Website
• To-Do App
• URL Shortener
• Weather App
• Simple Ecommerce UI
• Chat Application

• Awesome Lists
• Free Programming Books
• Public APIs
• System Design Primer

• Javascript Mastery
• GreatStack
• freecodecamp
• Codesistency

• Resume Builders
• Interview Preparation
• Coding Challenges
• Open Source Contribution Guides

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All contributions are welcome 💙

Made for students, by a student.

Let’s grow together in 2026 🚀