u/PointJump

Hi everyone, I’m still pretty new to web development, but I’ve already made and hosted a simple website using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, GitHub Pages, and Vercel. Now I’m trying to figure out what the next step should be. I keep seeing terms like frameworks, APIs, backend development, databases, and deployment tools, and it’s a little overwhelming trying to understand how they all connect. Right now my project is just a basic frontend website, but I want to learn how real web apps become more interactive. I’d appreciate advice on what skills or technologies are worth learning next, especially for someone who already understands the basics but wants to move toward full stack development. Thanks in advance for the insights!!

I just received a DMCA notice on GitHub Pages and my site has been disabled. I used some stock photos that I thought were free to use, but it turns out they weren’t properly licensed. GitHub took the site down and sent me the notice.

I’m unsure of what to do next. Is this something I can fix by just removing the images and re-enabling the site, or is there more I need to do (like responding to the notice or contacting the rights holder)? I had no idea something like this could happen so easily, and I’d really appreciate any tips or guidance on what the usual process is from here. Thanks!

I currently have a WordPress site, and I’ve been thinking about migrating it to a static site setup, and thinking of using Hugo. Mostly interested in better performance, lower hosting costs, and just simplifying things overall. I’d love to hear from anyone who’s made a similar move. What was your experience like going from WordPress to a static site generator like Hugo? Was it difficult to set up? Any tools or workflows you’d recommend for a beginner? Will appreciate any advice or tips!