[elawler24]

The best way to get started is to use a trusted design system on the frontend, and follow their components, layouts, and color scheme exactly. Once you know the rules and have something basic implemented, you can break the rules from there. I think most developers go wrong when they try to re-invent the wheel before inherently understanding the rules (by copying experts). Tailwind, Google Material Design, and Apple UI interface are good starting points that are well documented.

[8organicbits]

I think this is key, pick a good design system and it will cut down on how much you need to learn and tinker with.

Personally I like plain HTML and Django templates, styled using Bulma components. I don't think about color, other than the high level "warning, danger, info" level. I don't think about spacing other than the "m-2 m-3" granularity. I don't mess with react, node, etc.

This approach helped me launch backend oriented websites, without needing to be a FE expert.