Absolutely can do that! Thats a whole rabbit hole im looking down myself honestly 😅
From what ive heard, B&W is easier to handle so most guides say to start there. Color film is more easily reactive, and if the chemicals temperature fluctuates it can have huge effect on pictures.
I definitely wanna start developing my own too, but theres no shame in getting them developed to start with. Walgreens still develops film, its just mail order now. Most places are mail now, which makes it more convenient if you dont have a place to go but also a bit more expensive❤️❤️
Edit: havent done it yet, but place near me still develops film in house with a 24hr turnaround time and only for 5$, atleast according to the website! Cant wait to go there lol