Full-Stack Developer Roadmap
Your 8-month plan to build complete web applications from start to finish.
Month 1-2: Frontend Foundations
HTML & CSS
- Learn HTML for structure.
- Style pages with CSS Flexbox & Grid.
- Master Responsive Design for mobile.
JavaScript Fundamentals
- Learn variables, loops, and functions.
- Manipulate web pages (DOM).
- Understand `async/await` for fetching data.
Project: Build a beautiful, interactive personal portfolio website.
Month 3-4: Advanced Frontend & Tools
Intro to React.js
- Learn Components, Props, and State.
- Master Hooks like `useState` and `useEffect`.
- Build single-page applications.
Essential Dev Tools
- Use Git & GitHub for version control.
- Manage project packages with NPM.
- Debug code using Browser DevTools.
Project: Create a product search page for an e-commerce site using React and a public API.
Month 5-6: Backend Development
Node.js & Express
- Set up a server with Node.js.
- Build a RESTful API using the Express framework.
- Create routes to handle web requests.
Databases
- Choose a database (MySQL or MongoDB).
- Learn to design and query your database.
- Connect your Express server to the database.
Project: Build a complete backend API for a blog with user authentication (login/register).
Month 7-8: Full-Stack & Deployment
Putting It All Together
- Connect your React frontend to your backend API.
- Implement user login and protected pages.
- Handle file uploads (e.g., profile pictures).
Going Live (Deployment)
- Learn to host your backend on a service like Heroku or Render.
- Deploy your frontend to a platform like Vercel or Netlify.
- Buy and configure a custom domain name.
Final Project: Build and deploy a complete, full-stack social media or task manager application.