60 JavaScript Projects in 60 Days: Build Skills by Actually Building
Learning JavaScript does not come from watching more tutorials. It comes from building things, breaking them, fixing them, and repeating that process until concepts click. That is why I am launching a simple challenge: 60 JavaScript projects in 60 days.
This challenge is designed for beginners who want confidence and for intermediate developers who want stronger fundamentals. Each project is intentionally small so it can be completed in a short amount of time without overengineering.
What the Challenge Looks Like
- One JavaScript project per day
- Projects start beginner-friendly and gradually increase in difficulty
- Each project focuses on a single concept
- Projects are built and shared publicly on CodePen
The goal is not perfection. The goal is consistency. Shipping something small every day builds real momentum and real understanding.
Why CodePen
CodePen removes friction. You do not need setup, tooling, or configuration. You can focus purely on writing JavaScript, experimenting with the DOM, and learning through iteration.
Every project in this challenge should live on CodePen so progress is visible and easy to share.
The Community Challenge
If you join the challenge, build each project on CodePen and share it with me at https://codepen.io/SyntaxSidekick. I will review submissions, reshare strong work, and give feedback when possible.
This is not about competition. It is about building in public, learning faster, and holding yourself accountable.
Who This Is For
- Beginners learning JavaScript fundamentals
- Frontend developers sharpening core skills
- Developers stuck in tutorial loops
- Anyone who wants daily hands-on practice
If you are serious about learning JavaScript, start building today. One small project a day can change how you understand the language.
The 60 JavaScript Projects
This challenge is broken into three stages. Each stage builds on the last so you are never guessing what to learn next. Every project is small, focused, and meant to be finished.
🟢 Beginner Stage (Days 1–15)
Foundations. DOM basics. Confidence builders.
- Counter App
- Random Quote Generator
- Digital Clock
- Color Flipper (HEX and RGB)
- Light and Dark Theme Toggle
- BMI Calculator
- Character Counter
- Modal Popup
- Tabs Component
- Accordion Component
- Password Visibility Toggle
- Basic Form Validation
- Random Number Generator
- Simple To-Do List
- Keypress Detector
🟡 Intermediate Stage (Days 16–35)
State, APIs, real interactions, and patterns you will reuse everywhere.
- To-Do List with Local Storage
- Weather App using an API
- Countdown Timer
- Stopwatch
- Image Slider or Carousel
- Password Strength Meter
- Notes App
- Random User Generator
- Expense Tracker
- Quiz App with Scoring
- Search and Filter List
- Pagination Component
- Drag and Drop List
- Infinite Scroll
- Multi-Step Form
- Typing Speed Test
- Movie Search App
- Tooltip System
- Toast Notification Component
- Image Lazy Loader
🔵 Advanced Stage (Days 36–60)
Architecture, performance, accessibility, and system-level thinking.
- Reusable Modal System
- Vanilla JavaScript State Management Pattern
- Theme System using CSS Variables
- Sortable Table
- File Upload Preview
- Canvas Drawing App
- Custom Video Player Controls
- Dynamic Form Builder
- Search Autocomplete with Debounce
- Keyboard Accessible Navigation Menu
- Markdown Previewer
- Notification Center with Queue
- Offline First App (Service Worker intro)
- Mini JavaScript Router
- Data Dashboard with Charts
- Undo and Redo System
- Vanilla JavaScript Component Library
- User Settings Panel with Persistence
- Virtualized List for Performance
- Build Your Own Mini Framework
How to Share Your Work
Each project should be built on CodePen. When you finish a project, share it with me at @SyntaxSidekick. Build in public. Iterate. Improve.
This is how JavaScript actually sticks.
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