A Blog Reading List for Developers

As a web developer, you constantly need to be reading and absorbing new information. Depending on the number of specialties you want to pursue, the number of potential sources for this information can be overwhelming. To help make sense of it all, you’ll need two things: An RSS reader, and a method of keeping your followed feeds up-to-date. You’ll know you have a good learning process when you consistently become the source of new information, as opposed to the recipient.

RSS Readers & Keeping them Updated

I’ve been using Google Reader for a while now, and never encountered any issues. I’m sure there might be advantages to other readers, but as long as I’m getting the information quickly and efficiently, there isn’t much of a reason to look elsewhere. Plus, all the major readers allow for import/export of feeds, so if someone makes a great case for a different reader down the line, you can always switch.

In terms of keeping my reading list updated, I’ve followed the same process for quite some time:

  • Start with an industry standard list (check Google, or the one later in this article)
  • Add aggregation feeds, follow developers on Twitter to find new article mentions
  • If new articles are a worthwhile read, add blog to reader
  • Cull outdated or useless blogs every once in a while

The second step is important, and I’d recommend combing through articles on Script & Style, CSS Globe, the Web Squeeze, and even Digg for potential good sources of information.

My List

Download. Or check it out below:

Industry

JavaScript

Leaders (General)

Design/CSS

Other

Posted August 20th, 2009 in Must-Read/Reference

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I'm Andrew Church, an aspiring web developer currently living and working in Washington, DC. I’ve been employed as a professional developer since 2004, when I graduated with a degree in Information Sciences & Technology from Penn State University. I'm particularly interested in front-end web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), but I do have experience with the entire site build process. « less

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